* Reply to msg originally in Cypherpunks BK> From: deltorto@aol.com BK> I believe that sending a BK> powerful concise letter _together_ makes it more likely that it will BK> be read, and even more likely that it will be responded to. Otherwise, BK> we're just a bunch of nutty "individuals." Well, while I am personally of the opinion that this undertaking is of neglible value for the sweat expended anyway, I would suggest that the eventual note (if any) not presume to represent anyone but the individual signatories. BK> On the other hand I am repenting my suggestion that we _might_ include BK> anything political in our missive. Good. The surreal laundry-list of crackpot causes in CPSR's written agenda has gained them my absolute opposition & has probably turned off others as well. It would be a mistake for Cypherpunks to drag in outside issues. BK> I don't think it should be "cutesy" Of course not. There's no quicker way to the bit bucket, assuming this entire e-mail flap isn't a bad joke in the first place.
Stress privacy, and technological defenses thereto.
BK> I agree. Me three. BK> Especially the technological expertise side, as this is what BK> differentiates us from the mass of other people crying about privacy. A good point! Nothing impresses bureaucrats like "experts" [cough!].
5) Offer to help. Offer to make timely review of proposed policies. If they accept your aid, keep your promises.
BK> This is my favorite suggestion. Imagine if they gave us all jobs at BK> the NSA. Heh-heh-heh. You wouldn't like it. BK> Now, I have a general question: what is the current status of the BK> White House email capability as far as everyone can tell? Has anyone BK> had a response yet, by email or snailmail? Is there a possibility that BK> this IS a hoax and that we should just send paper mail instead? Check my previous message. JN ... Source: "Another Burned-Out Spook for Peace," S.F., CA --- Blue Wave/Opus v2.12 [NR] -- John Nieder - via FidoNet node 1:125/555 UUCP - ...!uunet!hoptoad!kumr!fidogate!33!John.Nieder INTERNET - John.Nieder@f33.n125.z1.FIDONET.ORG