That actually is a real address. When this first started around, they were
flooded with emails. :) They really didn't like it. LOL :P
Blake
At 04:24 PM 1/4/98 -0600, DANIEL RAY wrote:
>Hmmm.....well, hehe, sorry folks...
>Now I'm wondering what happens when you write to that email? Since I
haven't done it yet!
>Dan
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>From: Blake Wylie
>Sent: Sunday, January 04, 1998 9:11 AM
>To: DANIEL RAY
>Cc: 'MG List'
>Subject: Re: FW: FCC & Internet Access
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>Heh
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>This went around a few months ago, but it turned out to be mostly a hoax. I
>think it ranks up there with those email virus hoaxes (ie.."Good Times" &
>"Join the Crew").
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>Don't feel too bad...I fell for it too. ;)
>
>Blake Wylie
>70 MGB
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>At 04:11 PM 1/4/98 -0600, DANIEL RAY wrote:
>>Listers:
>>Since I haven't noticed any red alerts on this subject to the list lately,
>I thought I'd forward this message to you all. If you are not concerned with
>a HUGE increase in the cost of internet access, then you can delete....
>>Dan
>>Ft. Knox, KY
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>>From: PearceMEP
>>Sent: Saturday, January 03, 1998 5:27 PM
>>To: PearceMEP@aol.com
>>Subject: FCC & Internet Access
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>>Dear Healthcare Safety and Security Chat Members -
>>
>>I received the following from a friend of mine who hosts a chat in another
>>room. This is serious. After all, one of the reasons I joined AOL was the
>>unlimited access for the flat rate. I do a lot of research on the Internet,
>>but won't be able to should this happen. None of us will. I thought you all
>>needed to know about this. I think this would eventually kill the Internet,
>>as thousands of us would just give it up. We need to speak out now, before
>>the Telephone Companies get their way. Please respond to the FCC and let them
>>know how you feel about this.
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>>Yours in Safety,
>>
>>Marty
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>>"Your local telephone company has filed a proposal with the FCC to impose per
>>minute charges for your Internet service. They contend that your usage has or
>>will hinder the operation of the telephone network. It is my belief that
>>Internet usage will diminish if users were required to pay additional per
>>minute charges. The FCC has created an e-mail box for your comments.
>>Responses must be received by February 13, 1998. Send your comments to
>>isp@fcc.gov and tell them what you think. Every phone company is in on this
>>one and they are trying to sneak it in just under the wire for litigation.
>>Let everyone you know hear this one. Get the e-mail address to everyone you
>>can think of.."
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>> E-mail address again is ......isp@fcc.gov
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>>This litigation will certainly affect the number of hours I spend on the
>>Internet and it will be truly detrimental to a number of people who may be on
>>fixed incomes....I have already voiced my opinion to the FCC and by sending
>>this to you..I hope you can reach many Internet users and spread the
>>word..Perhaps if enough people respond ...it won't happen....I also think we
>>should contact all major news services and let them hear our voices....Please
>>help spread the word and send your comments off today...
>>Thanks....Bevybear aka AWTedybear...See you in chats....
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