Re: MI RE: (GIS-L) Wide open GPS - no more SA, starting tonight!

[Dick Hoskins]

Title: RE: MI RE: (GIS-L) Wide open GPS - no more SA, starting tonight!

I think we ought to be civil to "guests" and entertain the idea that there is a bigger world out there besides how to work around the latest found MI deficiency. GIS people have some broader responsibilities. We sit on data that could compromise personal privacy. Other spatial data,  if misrepresented, could push policy makers in a direction with decisions they would not make if the data had been presented correctly to begin with. I did not agree with Dimitri, but his point of view was not without some background, he is articulate, and the underlying issues had plenty of relevance to our craft. Dick Hoskins [EMAIL PROTECTED] GIS uses in public health summer course: http://healthlinks.washington.edu/inpho/gis/course.html ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 8:28 AM Subject: RE: MI RE: (GIS-L) Wide open GPS - no more SA, starting tonight! Well I don't agree. Ok, it isn't Mapinfo, but its of interest to myself and I'm sure other list users. Its a lot more relevant to me than 'Friday Funnies', Adverts for making easy money and the   huge amount of US centric queries that appear on the list. I have no problem with any of these, (except the spam adverts) and can quite easily live with them all. I thought a forum was a place of discussion, not a strictly controlled Q&A group Andrew >Dimitri > >I agree with the others. > >Please keep your topics to Mapinfo or go away. > >Jack IMPORTANT NOTICE:  This e-mail is confidential.  It must not be read, copies disclosed or used by any person other than the named recipient.  Unauthorised use, disclosure or copying is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.  If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately.