(shannon),

I am outraged, outraged! To say that you think you somehow claim ownership to a series of typewriter marks is loopy and ludicrous. Why I may as well lay claim to the Broadway Bridge or the Alamo! Sheesh... You kids today!

But, if you think you've been wronged I always recommend swift and sure revenge. Nothing is sweeter than a good kiss in the smacker with a knuckle sandwich, don'cha think? That would be kinda tough to do on Tribe though... hmm...

It occurs to me to fight fire with fire... er, trademark with trademark. Here's what you do...

You need to create a "smacker" trademark emoticon. Something that resembles a pie in the face or a swift kick in the arse. I am thinking of a :@P or a (|)<! . You're a smart kid, I am sure you'll come up with something.

Then track down this imposter, this eloper, this trademark thief. Find his (or her) haunts and favorite tribes. Once you've got him dialed, then just start socking you new marks all over him. No explanation necessary, just follow all of his (or her) posts with a smacker of your own. Should really unnerve him after awhile.

I notice you've got a ton of friends. This can be helpful. Get all your pals in on it and you all can sack smackers on this sucker indefinitely. Pretty soon he'll cry uncle and go back to friendster or yahoogroups.

Yours,
Moe (o;