[pchelpers] Re: Article: Why the FCC should die
- From: John Durham <john.modec@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pchelpers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 07:27:33 +1200
I will try to answer your points individually.
George wrote:
>I think it could be argued that members of PCHelpers could be affected by
>what the FCC does or does not plan to do. It was my understanding from a
>recent survey that was taken that the majority of PCHelpers members are
>interested in having links to articles about technology made available for
>those who are interested to click on.
>
Those in the US may be affected, but the rest of us are not likely to
be. I hope it is worthwhile for those who are.
>Judging from the title of the article
>that it was probably just another "Down With The Government" rant, I passed
>on engaging the link to the article when another newsletter I get presented
>it.
>
It is mainly a political article, which makes it of doubtful value here.
> I read the article here to see why some feel it totally irrelevant to
>PCHelpers and I don't see your reasoning, though I was not personally
>interested in it. Was it only supposed to be for the moderator to send links
>to articles he thought others might find interesting or amusing? Why is
>anything not approved by the moderator allowed to come through?
>
Anyone can send in links to interesting articles. Moderating does not
stop that. A moderator is only needed to make decisions on messages that
are over quoted, or that contain other errors the list system is
confused by.
> Should I
>expect to find open censure if an article I suggest finds others
>uninterested?
>
Lack of interest is not a factor in the matter, but relevancy is.
Submitted articles and links should contribute in a positive way to
helping members manage their PC needs, or contribute useful knowledge.
The article in question did not immediately appear to do that.
> These are not rhetorical questions, John. I sincerely want to
>get pinned down in my mind just what is acceptable here and what is not. It
>is a great place to be, thanks to you, and I want to see the kinks worked
>out to make it a better experience for everyone.
>
>
>
Thanks, please keep contributing good things.
>George
>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>+++
>My darkness inside is full of stars - and each one has a name.
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Scott McNay" <Wizard@xxxxxxxx>
>To: <pchelpers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2004 7:09 PM
>Subject: [pchelpers] Article: Why the FCC should die
>
>
>Hi folks,
>
>"If the FCC had been in charge of overseeing the Internet, we'd likely
>be waiting for the Mosaic Web browser to receive preliminary approval
>from the Wireline Competition Bureau."
>
>http://news.com.com/Why+the+FCC+should+die/2010-1028_3-5226979.html?tag=st.pop
>
>--Scott.
>
>
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