I just watched the new ATT Front Group video about the need for bandwidth safety mentioned in the article previously posted to infowarrior-l. [1]
Here's a direct link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVnH5D-lWrA Note they use famed 'Frontline' narrator (and BMW commercial voice- over guy) Will Lyman to make it sound even more serious and ominous. Aside from the "wise public policy" mention toward the end, I think the best quote of this video is the spooky-sounding "The impending Exaflood is cause for excitement: if America is prepared for it." Frankly I'm surprised they didn't title this video: "Exaflood determined to Attack the United States" and work in a statement along the lines of "...if the Internet dies at 3AM, who is prepared to take the call?" I swear this thing has a "9/11-be-very-afraid" feel to it and reminds me of that over-the-top Air Force Cyber Command recruiting video last year [2]. After all, it's fear that sells policy in Washington. The Exaflood. Because YouTube doesn't sound scary enough.[3] -rf [1] Original Article at URL: http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/ATT-Front-Group-Claims-Internet-End-Is-Nigh-99213 [2] Video at: http://www.infowarrior.org/users/rforno/USAF-CC-Promo.flv [3] - Yes, I think bandwidth concerns are valid and need to be addressed objectively for all involved -- however, I challenge the sensationally-spooky tactics used in conveying the message here. _______________________________________________ Infowarrior mailing list [email protected] https://attrition.org/mailman/listinfo/infowarrior
