1996-03-20 Sender: •••@••.••• Like I said folks, AT&T is causing a scare that will lead to internet service war. Im sure this is going to be a long battle, and BTW nobody is Crying Chicken Little….dont be blind see the light. Marty Wood Taken from Reuter Internet News: MCI Sparks Possible Internet Pricing War WASHINGTON, … Read more…
1996-03-20 Sender: Robert Cannon <•••@••.•••> The idea of online arbitration is fascinating. It will probably be of great assistance in resolving many legal problems. It must be remembered however that no one can be forced into arbitration; both parties must consent to the extra-judicial determination of their legal rights. One’s rights cannot be determined absent … Read more…
1996-03-20 Sender: •••@••.••• (Bart Preecs) I am a newcomer to this list, please forgive me if I’m covering ground that’s been explored. Marilyn Davis suggested: >3. We release our statement to the press by email, explaining our >decision and our decision-making process. I think there’s a potential problem here. Part of the reason the Internet … Read more…
1996-03-20 Sender: “Michael Strangelove” <•••@••.•••> In reply to John Whiting’s insightful comments, “Cyberspace, however, is only a means of communication through which such forces [state and corporate] can operate. In itself, it has no direct power for good or evil, unless one is convinced that, like Scientology, it exerts some sort of hypnotic influence.” I, … Read more…
1996-03-20 Richard Moore Date: Wed, 20 Mar 1996 From: Vigdor Schreibman – FINS <•••@••.•••> To: •••@••.••• Subject: FINS APPEAL SET =========================================================================== FINS SPECIAL REPORT March 20, 1996 =========================================================================== HEARING ON FINS APPEAL SET FOR MARCH 28TH Cyberspace Press Gallery Credentials to be Decided Washington, DC–A hearing will be held March 28th on an appeal filed … Read more…
1996-03-19 Sender: •••@••.••• Message-Id: <199603181901.TAA04161@maalox> Subject: PGP and Human Rights Date: Mon, 18 Mar 1996 12:01:37 -0700 (MST) From: Philip Zimmermann <•••@••.•••> Recently, I received the following letters by email from Central Europe. The letters provides food for thought in our public debates over the role of cryptography in the relationship between a government and … Read more…
1996-03-19 Richard Moore ________________________________________________________________ 1) Artificial-scarcity pricing structure ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ There’s only one point of natural scarcity in the architecture of cyberspace, and that is CONSUMER-HOURS. There will be nearly unlimited bandwidth and content offerings available to the info-structure, but each user/consumer has only a limited amount of time that can be spent each day consuming/viewing … Read more…
1996-03-19 Sender: Off The Edge <•••@••.•••> In response to Marilyn’s post, immediately below, I am forwarding along an anouncement I received from the Red Rock Eater. My only comment to Marilyn is in this day of multiple AOL aliases, if somebody wants to flame, they will figure out a way. >But yes, we *can* prosecute … Read more…
1996-03-19 Sender: Charles Bell <•••@••.•••> Richard: Your analysis is brilliant and deserves wide distribution. I assume you would like your ideas brought to the attention of thoughtful people everywhere who have not previously considered these matters from this perspective. It would be easier to gain the respectful attention of such people if you would avoid … Read more…
1996-03-19 A conference called “The Jurisprudence of Ratings” will be held in New York City (no date is given!). Speakers and panelists will compare rating systems and their legal implications both in traditional media and in new ones in cyberspace. Email me if you want the announcement. Also, a consortium of organizations are organizing “NII … Read more…