peterm@sumax.seattleu.edu (Peter Marshall) (01/30/91)
Comp.dcom.telecom is very definitely biased in this regard, as some have pointed out before. It is good to see this topic discussed in another forum like this one, therefore. The moderator's note in question is but one in a long string of such examples. Although, as Bob Jacobson notes, telecom does represent a lot of informational power, attempts to addresss such moderator bias in that forum do not seem much effective. It is also interesting to note that another form such bias takes on telecom is the moderator-dictated segregation of "privacy" topics into the so-called "sister" forum, telecom-priv/telecom privacy digest. Note that the post and note Bob cites, however, were *not* so segregated. What to do? Develop this discussion here and reflect it in other forums and in online pubs. Consider initiating discussion with net admin. Encourage protest/discussion on telecom and telecom-priv? Peter Marshall