17 Dec
2003
17 Dec
'03
11:17 p.m.
3.5.1 Contrary to what people sometimes claim, there is no ruling clique of Cypherpunks. Anybody is free to do nearly anything, just not free to commit others to course of action, or claim to speak for the "Cypherpunks" as a group (and this last point is unenforceable except through reputation and social repercussions). 3.6.3 "Why isn't the list moderated?" ...hardly consistent with many of our anarchist leanings, is it? - "No, please, let's not become a 'moderated' newsgroup. This would be the end of freedom!