jcz@ncsu.UUCP (John Carl Zeigler) (05/25/84)
<*&@%# !!!> People who use the bullentine boards shoud realize that there is nothing to stop the police, let alone criminals, from using them as well. I do not think that we are quite in '1984' yet, but we mat be entering an era where the Data Cops are chasing the Byte Theives through the fiber lanes. I do not beleive that people who manage these private systems are responsible for their content (see the note about Tom Tcimpidis.) But it would seem prudent for them to keep track of what kinds of things are goin on. Sorta like making sure that a ring of spies isn't using your basement for a meting place. Perhaps we should form an organization to encourage the development of rational legislation for dealing with the problems that arise from the introduction of the computer into our society. We could distribute facts and tips to computer owners, Sysops of BBs, State and National legislators, and perhaps local law-enforcement types who do have the expertise to deal with some of the newer forms of crime. Any reaction? Mail to: John Carl Zeigler The SAS Institute Inc. PoBox 8000 Cary NC, 27511 (919) 467-8000 or: mcnc!ncsu!jcz