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Date: Wed, 15 Jan 1997 21:43:39 -0500
To: BDCY36A@pr*.co* (MR CHARLES BADOIAN), techdiver@terra.net
From: Brent Crooks <brent.crooks@sy*.ca*>
Subject: re:Enough is enough!
Cc: wreckdiver@wr*.co*
I agree with the following. George should remain on the list. His knowledge
on diving has help us all. Censoring is not the answer. If you don't like
what you read don't read it, don't like what you hear don't listen to it.
The whiners on this list should grow up or unsubscribe from the list.
Brent


At 12:17 PM 97/01/15 -0500, you wrote:
>
>Use the delete key if you have a problem, censoring George Irvine is 
>not acceaptable.  They tried it on techdiver, and it did not work.  
>The problem people have with George is his method of delivery.  His 
>one and only goal is to promote dive safety.  With that goal in mind, 
>whenever he sees mention of a practice he deams unsafe, he jumps on 
>it and is very vocal.  
>
>I would like to see George remain on this list.  He and his 
>organization are pushing the limits of diving, and are a great source 
>of knowledge and inspiration.  
>
>Also to the person that is using a school account, you better learn 
>how to filter your email or control access.  The internet is a big 
>place and if George's posting are nothing compared to what your 
>student can find or already know.
>
>The reasons for communicating over the net are simple.  How many of 
>you have realized that I am only 24 years old.  I am willing to bet 
>that only the people that know me personaly.  Now what if I was on 
>your superduperguru dive boat and voiced my opinions.  I would be 
>ignored as a young punk that thinks he knows better than the gurus.  
>Do you see my logic.  The internet breaks down the barriers of race, 
>gender, age, infirmaties, and it allows us to communicate in a way 
>that is dangerous but at the same time extraordinary.   The one thing 
>that will ruin the net is censorship, and that is what is being done 
>by kicking George of the list.
>
>-Charles
>
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Brent Crooks
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E-mail:bcrooks@ch*.ca*.ca*
Carleton University Student #237163
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PADI Instructor #205107

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