Hi, I rather *like* "unmolested" for a pen descriptor. :) 

Still, one does find humor in things that strike him as... odd. I know no pen boards that have not found humor in the occasional ebay ad. 

-d 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ned Storm" <takenbystorm10023@...> 


Is it humor or is making fun of someone because it is convenient. Like looking at the messages, banana pen, or the person who mentions in great condition but the nib is missing a pointy part and the side piece of metal does not move. Why should newbies feel comfortable because someone is having a laugh at their expense of their mistake. 

Then comes the group chiming in on how the person is an idiot and then comes more laughter. 

Even thick skins get pierced and can bleed. 

Ned 


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From: Steve N. <penguru1@...> 
To: a aa <classwp@...> 
Cc: Mike Rosen <miker2001@...>; pens@... 
Sent: Mon, February 15, 2010 11:19:17 PM 
Subject: Re: [ZossPens] Ebay pen that wasn't MOLESTED!!! 

Greetings Akhil; 

I'm a vintage fountain pen collector, Most people laugh at that every time I tell them when we first meet. Please enjoy a bit of 
humor too!! 

Thanks, and best Regards, Steve 
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From: "a aa" <classwp@...> 
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 9:22 PM 
To: "Steve N." <penguru1@...> 
Cc: "Mike Rosen" <miker2001@...>; <pens@...> 
Subject: Re: [ZossPens] Ebay pen that wasn't MOLESTED!!! 

> Actually, 'unmolested' is frequently used when describing an item 
> that is in its original, unmodified state and has not been restored. 
> 
> Interesting to see how this term has given rise to this discussion. 
> 
> Regards, 
> Akhil 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 15 February 2010 21:49, Steve N. <penguru1@...> wrote: 
>> You are right Mike, but the "Not Molested" was a new one on even me. Quite 
>> an advertising gimmick; if intended, or a great new way to describe pens in 
>> "fairly good, to pretty good" shape. Maybe something for the pen book 
>> writers to consider in their "forwards". A good condition description if 
>> there are not too many obvious "strangulation, plier, teeth etc marks on the 
>> pen in their professional autopsies. 
>> 
>> -------------------------------------------------- 
>> From: "Mike Rosen" <miker2001@...> 
>> Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 8:37 PM 
>> To: <penguru1@...>; <pens@...> 
>> Subject: RE: [ZossPens] Ebay pen that wasn't MOLESTED!!! 
>> 
>>> 
>>> THey forgot the words, "estate fresh" "art deco" and "non-smoking home" 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> and listing every pen manufacturer in their listing so it would pop up in 
>>> every search imaginable. 
>>> 
>>>> From: penguru1@... 
>>>> To: pens@... 
>>>> Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:34:13 -0600 
>>>> Subject: [ZossPens] Ebay pen that wasn't MOLESTED!!! 
>>>> 
>>>> VINTAGE WATERMAN 52 RED RIPPLE IDEAL FOUNTAIN PEN 
>>>> ORIGINAL AS FOUND UNMOLESTED CONDITION 
>>>> Item number: 130367397334 
>>>> 
>>>> Thank Heavens that no one "had their way" with this poor pen. Hopefully 
>>>> she is not bid on by any perverted pen collector. 
>>>> 
>>>> Otherwise we would have to call in the "Pen Police". 
>>>> 
>>>> Speaking of that, should we somehow organize and vote for some Pen 
>>>> Police? 
>>>> 
>>>> Best Regards, Steve 
>>>> 
>>>> 
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