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RE: Re[2]: [dvd-discuss] EFF opposes blacklisting spammers




On Fri, 19 Oct 2001, Bryan Taylor wrote:
> First, private entities don't owe you due process, nor do they owe you
> an explaination for why they ostracize you.

One of the MANY reasons why economic power can be so horribly destructive.

There is no public interest that supercedes a business' drive to increase
profits.

> If I want to delegate filtering according to the MAPS list without
> needing to know the details, I am free to do that. If I change my mind
> I can ask to see the list. When they refuse, per their policy, I can
> change my email provider.

You seem to believe there is always a better provider out there who can
meet all the good things you've got today PLUS the things you're missing
at a reasonable price.

This is simply not true and as the industries consolidate, the idea
becomes more absurd.

J.
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