-Caveat Lector- The study itself: http://www.markle.org/news/InternetAccountability.pdf Washington Post writeup: http://washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A38828-2001Jul9.html This line from the NYT article is a keeper: >But not everyone agrees that the Internet needs more regulation. And another: >That may mean finding a way to wield public influence in decisions about >privacy, the quality of information and consumer protection, power now >typically left to business executives and technologists who design >software, Ms. Baird said, because in many ways, technology has replaced >government as the main regulator of online behavior. Technology replacing government? Someone should tell Ms. Baird that this is a good thing. I hope this trend accelerates, not slows. -Declan ********* >Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 14:45:56 +0900 >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >From: Adam Peake <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: NY Times, accountability online > ><http://www.nytimes.com/2001/07/10/technology/10MARK.html > > >Survey About Accountability Online > >By AMY HARMON > >The first major study of public attitudes about accountability online >found that Americans would like to have significantly more input into the >rules that govern the Internet. > >-- > >Adam For archives see: http://www.interesting-people.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- POLITECH -- Declan McCullagh's politics and technology mailing list You may redistribute this message freely if you include this notice. To subscribe, visit http://www.politechbot.com/info/subscribe.html This message is archived at http://www.politechbot.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- <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
