I am new to the list as well as the local Austin CypherPunks group and have high hopes of contributing to the ongoing discussion of crypto. I have been playing w/ PGP since it first came available and crypto in general for quiite a few years. I was really attracted by the sence of community as well as the reputation of the CypherPunks. However, with the latest news that 'we' are going to start banning individuals because they have nothing to contribute is something I personaly cant support. If you want free speech then you have to give it. If you personaay want to filter your mail (equivalent to changing the channel) that is fine, but to a priori filter posts from a individual is cencorship (no letting you discuss your subject at all). I personaly do not support such authoritorian actions and will dis-associate myself from the CypherPunks and will advise others not to associate either. This type of action is un- called for and has no business on this type of communication network. I advise all subscribers to this list to NOT support any action by any individual or group to carry this idea into action. This is not what CypherPunks or freedom is about. "Those who give up essential liberty to obtain security deserve neither liberty or security." Benjamin Franklin