I actually found the mechanics' article quite interesting. I think it's what anarchy starts to look like in the real world...ie, there are still laws 'somewhere', but they end up functioning like a 'value add' or quality control. I've argued on numerous occasions that NYC already has some very anarchic elements. I also found it useful from a very practical persepctive...I've got good names to ask for in case I need some cheap (or discrete!) work done. -TD
From: "R.A. Hettinga" <rah@shipwright.com> To: cypherpunks@al-qaeda.net Subject: Re: RAH's postings. Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2004 13:04:34 -0500
At 10:23 AM -0500 12/21/04, Somebody wrote:
What the hell does an article about gypsy mechanics have to do with cypherpunks?
I plead anarchic markets, m'lord. Emerging phenomena, and all that, in spite all regulation to the contrary.
Which was why I sent the traffic thing as well. No laws (or regulation) is better rules, in many interesting cases.
It may be interesting to you, but it's off-topic,
You may say that, I couldn't possibly comment.
and voluminous.
That's what your 'd' key is for.
If that's not good enough, perhaps an addition to your kill-file is in order. Or you need assistance in creating a filter for your mailer?
Cheers, RAH
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