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Re: The profile of a conlanger (fwd)

From:John Cowan <cowan@...>
Date:Friday, October 29, 1999, 14:06
Irina Rempt-Drijfhout wrote:

> edward@msgto.com uses MsgTo's unique system to eliminate spam and take > control of email. > > {"Take control of email"? Who - Ed or his provider? Of course Ed > should have control of his own email, but I don't think his provider > should.}
In defense of ISPs, it is primarily they who pay the cost of spam, in technician hours, network congestion, and outraged subscribers. I agree that this particular approach is extremely heavy-handed. -- John Cowan http://www.reutershealth.com jcowan@reutershealth.com Schlingt dreifach einen Kreis vom dies / Schliess eurer Aug vor heiliger Schau Den er genoss vom Honig-Tau / Und trank die Milch vom Paradies. -- Coleridge (tr. Politzer)