Jeff M, and all,
I agree with you here Jeff. Ellen did not really address the context
of the discussion on this thread in her response. Her point however,
is of course correct, as stated and as you pointed out...
Planet Communications Computing Facility wrote:
> On Sun, 22 Aug 1999, Ellen Rony wrote:
>
> > Jeff Mason wrote:
> >
> > >As I expected there are no gurantees. The issue is not weither the
> > >Berkman Center is composed of angels - or fruits aging in fine wine, it is
> > >privacy, a right granted to democratic societies.
> > >
> >
> > Remote online participation should approximate physical participation in
> > Santiago as much as possible. Customarily, when one is speaking before a
> > board, the individual states his or her name and address or town and,
> > (optional) organization and/or occupation. This is not a privacy issue but
> > a matter of keeping an accurate public record. It is appropriate to
> > request similar information of those who participate remotely.
>
> I dont dispute what you have said. That is not the issue. It is the
> right to be anonymous and participate as a viewer. Remember - non of the
> remote participants have voting rights. So you observation is correct -
> but does not apply here. It is outside the issue of debate - why is and
> has remained - the right to privacy.
>
> Regards
> Jeff Mason
>
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