Man, go easy on the guy. His intentions, whether good or bad, was that of a capitalist.
Here is my big hangup on this: It would be a two way negotiation, give these so-called "VULTURE VICTIM'S" the benefit of the doubt that they would have half a brain to know if they are getting screwed. They can walk away just as easy as Matt could retract his offer. It's called due dilligence. The bottom line is this: 1. If someone views CALEA as such a burden and they are incapable of doing the due diligence themselves and are so easily convinced that the sky is falling and that they want out, then Matt's offer would be welcome news. 2. If that's not the case, I am sure a conversation with Matt about fair market value, or PARTNERSHIP oppurtunities for your orginazation wouldn't hurt either. As far as him exploting these people, it appeared to me that it was an open offer to all companies looking for an exit, not JUST because of CALEA. If you do not fall into one of the top two categories then do YOUR due diligence in finding your delete key. >From what I have gathered and read, Matt is doing some pretty neat things in our industry. He also seems to be willing to take the time to actively participate in these lists, I've learnt a couple things from him reading his posts. Don't bother replying to me or attacking me, just remember who the real "enemy" is, and that for sure isn't your fellow WISP. We as people and as companies are all good at something, if we could just stop attacking each other and work together, man, immagine what we could do. -Russ -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jack Weinberg Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 5:58 AM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: RE: [WISPA] RE: Are you for sale? Bravo Michael. Ezlinx.net, Inc. Jack Weinberg 69 Public Square, 14th Floor Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 ph: 1-866-439-5469 1-570-823-9804 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Erskine Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 10:08 PM To: wireless@wispa.org Subject: [WISPA] RE: Are you for sale? Matt; This is going to be a bit rough but I feel the need to call a this as I see it. You are running roughshod on a lot of people with your fear mongering and it needs to be called into the open. So... > >> In discussions with others it has come to my attention that several > >> companies are looking to exit the business for various reasons not > >> >> the least of which is CALEA. If you're serious about exploring an > >> exit, contact me offlist. I am interested in a variety of options > >> from taking a controlling interest to an outright cash buyout. > >> > >> I don't want to sound like a vulture, but ... ... but you most certainly do sound like a vulture ... What makes you such an authority on CALEA, Matt? What qualifications or experience with CALEA do you bring to the table that give credence to the fear that you are mongering on this list? Purchasing compliance does not constitute authoritative knowledge. Most ISPs will be able to satisfy the CALEA requirements for less than $200.00. Yep, that is what I said. When the WISPA Standard gets blessed, and I did say when, there will be an open source implementation. It will provide safe harbor and it will run on low end hardware. Having had the personal experience of working with the LEAs a number of times since about 1990 I feel perfectly comfortable in expressing my dismay at the egregious misinformation and negative speculation you have posted on this list. CALEA compliance is only going to be a problem for those WISPs who refuse to do due diligence in coming to compliance. Honestly Matt, what you have demonstrated on this list is that you have a talent for fear mongering and then exploiting the poor gullible people who bought into that fear mongering. Mind you that is only my opinion, but I am keeping it. I strongly encourage anyone who is currently in fear of CALEA to just go reread the FAQ. Read it critically, ensure that you have filed your documents thru Kris to the FBI. Then relax. The FBI is working very well with the committee. Progress is being made very quickly on a tough problem. Just relax people. Don't make a stupid mistake based upon pure horse hockey and spin which only serves to benefit those who would exploit your fear. If you want to sell, don't let CALEA compliance be any part of your decision. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. 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