On 30 Nov 2000, 22:53, A.M. Holm wrote:
> Whew! A veritable fusillade of postings. I thought things were getting a
> bit too quiet on the list.
>
> The expression of abhorrence sent by Alan to the owner of
> 'VirtualActive' was certainly justified and I hope that the former will
> soldier on and report the scurrilous actions of 'VirtualActive' (and
> Mindspring, as well) to the appropriate internet locations.
>
> I confess that I didn't sign up for 'VirtualActive' simply because I
> thought the name silly and unwieldy. Perhaps it should be altered to
> 'VirtualMonitor'
I agree with your assessment on the name, but we've had worse in names.
I think "myrealbox" is an infantile name, and inregina sounds
positively...er...well, I'll keep that thought to myself. <g>
But we use these accounts, nonetheless. I just don't like them using
us, beyond the advertising and promotional level.
> Is it time to trot out that old saw, "The price of freedom is eternal
> vigilance"?
Well said. Preserving our privacy and dignity is an ever lasting
battle in our Internet.
Alan
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