RE: META: Filter Detweiler
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I have to "strongly disagree" with Hal's suggestion that we source filter
LD or anyone else. While I am as sick of him as the rest, I think
that Sandy's Pledge is a much better idea. I've been observing my own
version of the Pledge for about a month.
I even thought about ignoring Hal's post. But it suggests something that is
contrary to the fundamental ideas that I believe in: we should be using
technology to improve privacy and our personal freedom. This starts
with freedom of speach.
The obvious solution is for each person to put LD, SBoxx, etc. in their
own kill file. If your mail client doesn't support a kill file, you can
always use the "d" command. Or find a client that supports kill files.
Or even write some code!
For folks that are paying good money to retreive trash messages that are
simply going to be deleted, I suggest you look for an alternative service.
There are many flat-rate services. Netcom is one, and I use it instead of
the "free" services that GMU provides for all students. Send mail to
"info_deli_server@netcom.com" with the body "get PDIAL" to get a list of
servers accross the country and some international providers as well.
Pat
Pat Farrell Grad Student pfarrell@netcom.com
Department of Computer Science George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
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Pat Farrell