On 8/2/07, jon louis mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > there is a dark side, also, to the internet, dave. it has been a tool > for spreading fear, hate and pure evil. the telephone, telegraph, > radio, and television were all supposed to educate and enlighten, but > the spread of cults, fundamental religion, terrorism, and disingenuous > propaganda has also been aided by these devices.
I still believe that it is a huge step forward, despite the negative stuff. I still stand by what I wrote in 1994 -- the essay that led to my friendship with David Brin: http://www.mccmedia.com/html/antinet.html Nick -- Nick Arnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages: 408-904-7198 _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
