-Caveat Lector- On Sun, 17 Sep 2000 22:58:35 John Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Online Research Ethics Lacking http://www.themestream.com/gspd_browse/browse/view_article.gsp?c_id=179906 LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) --Don't get too comfortable in your online support group. A researcher may be lurking, recording your outpourings in the name of science. In fact, a researcher posing as a member of the support group may be posting messages simply to observe the reaction from participants. As more researchers turn to the Internet for studies, there is growing concern about the potential harm to online users unaware they have become research subjects when they discuss diseases, marital problems and sexual identity crises. On-line Learning Series of Courses http://www.bestnet.org/~jwalker/course.htm Member: Association for International Business ------------------------------- Excerpt from CSS Internet News (tm) ,-~~-.____ For subscription details email / | ' \ [EMAIL PROTECTED] with ( ) 0 SUBINFO CSSINEWS in the \_/-, ,----' subject line. ==== // / \-'~; /~~~(O) "On the Internet no one / __/~| / | knows you're a dog" =( _____| (_________ http://www.bestnet.org/~jwalker =============================================== Information on how to subscribe and unsubscribe to the cyber-rights-UK mailing list is at <http://www.cyber-rights.org/mailing.htm>. =============================================== 9/21/00 And it would be no problem to join and pump people on politically oriented lists. This is free mining of attitudes, straight from the horses' mouths. I don't think it would be a serious threat to people expressing their views on the net, at least not to those who don't advocate violence or present a real threat to the status quo. I often recommend that everyone who expresses their views should assume that they are always in the public eye. No need to be paranoid, but always good to be aware of your surroundings. Nurev ============================ -- CUT OUT THE MIDDLEMEN -- JUST VOTE FOR A CORPORATION ============================ <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance�not soap-boxing�please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'�with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds�is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
