Off topic, Gore and the internet (don't read if not interested)

T o d d P a t t i s t
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alexy wrote:

Or at least wasting bandwidth, since I seriously doubt that his
comments will change anyone's posting behavior.

Actually, it's worked before to change posting behavior. Not
a huge change, but a slight improvement - enough for me to
notice. I'm not hair trigger on OT or commercial posting,
but occasionally it goes far enough beyond the limits for me
to decide it's worthwhile making a comment. Usually that
happens when even the participants are feeling guilty, often
signified by a thread title change.

Surprisingly, in most of the groups I frequent (mostly
rec.aviation) the people are pretty reasonable. Sometimes
one of these comments is just enough to bring out some
otherwise silent supporters.

I think the last time I posted one of these messages was
more than a year ago.


Good grief., A nancy Netiquitte with a purpose.


Bertie

T o d d P a t t i s t
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Bertie the Bunyip wrote:

Well, only of you pare it down to my good sense and morals.

That's enough for me.


apparenlty not.


Bertie

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Matt Whiting wrote:
Corky Scott wrote:

Last year the Vice President made a straightforward statement on

his role. He said: "During my service in the United States Congress I
took the initiative in creating the Internet." We don't think, as some
people have argued, that Gore intended to claim he "invented" the
Internet. Moreover, there is no question in our minds that while
serving as Senator, Gore's initiatives had a significant and
beneficial effect on the still-evolving Internet. The fact of the
matter is that Gore was talking about and promoting the Internet long
before most people were listening. We feel it is timely to offer our
perspective.


So it appears that Gore championed the internet, going against the
tide at the time. His statement "I initiated the creation of the
internet" would seem to be based in fact, since he was the lone
supporter in it's early stages. This is why he's being given the
award mentioned in some of the posts.

Corky Scott


So, Corky, do you know see why I also put "invented" in quotes or does
it still escape you?


Matt