Martin, Everyone--
This from John Moretti of 3Design. I'm not sure why I was chosen for
this duty, except that I took exception to the criticism of his
quotation. The following communication does not necessarily represent
my own opinion...blah blah blah, etc. I quote in full:
Steve:
Finally tracked down the list references to the poster I am printing.
Surprised that there's some kinda harsh stuff here, to whcih I feel
obligated to respond.
Have no idea how to post anything there - would you pass this into the
discussion?
I'm the guy who chose the silly and not-exactly perfect quote. I was
unaware
of the context of the quote but chose and used it with only the best
intention.
I have worked in the communications industry my entire life in one way
or
another and I know that getting people to listen...first requires
stopping
them in their tracks. The image does that and the provocative message
created by the graphic and the quote combined, I think, is a valid and
important one.
Interesting to note that every order we've received, from both
distributors
and individuals, from California to Australia, have requested equal
numbers
of both versions.
Computer and network technology has contributed greatly to my life and
the
life of those around me: I work from my home, giving me more time with
my
kids, I don't have to drive or waste paper for snail mail, my business
creates little waste and pollution and I'm around for my elderly
neighbors
during the day.
Perhaps it's pretty naiive to hope that a lot of wire can save the
world,
but this computer guy, multimedia producer, huge non-profit supporter
and
father of two young boys hopes that maybe...just maybe...it will help.
Best,
John Moretti
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Steve Franklin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Thomas" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 08:52 AM
Subject: Re: [MAPPING-CYBERSPACE] Poster of "Map of the Internet"
(fwd)
| I hope they will not include that ridiculous citation from Harry
Truman that once communication is permitted to flow freely across
international boundaries, suspicion and fear will dispear as causes of
war. There might have been wars that were waged precisely because the
governments were fully aware of the dangerous situation .
|
| The Internet will not be the stepping stone to eternal peace.
|
| If there is left any doubt I shall look for a citation similar to
that of Truman for the opening of the first transatlantic telegraph
cable in the 1860s. Those computer guys really have no historical
understanding.
|
| Frank Thomas
|
| martin dodge <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
|
| >FYI
| >
| >cheers
| >martin
| >
| >---------- Forwarded message ----------
| >Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 10:41:49 -0700
| >From: Bill Thoen <[log in to unmask]>
| >To: MAPS-L <[log in to unmask]>
| >Subject: Poster of "Map of the Internet"
| >
| >I don't have any connection to 3Design, but I thought this poster
| >they are producing for sale of a map of the internet based on
| >"the Skitter Graph created by CAIDA and the San Diego
| >Supercomputer Center" looks pretty interesting. I agree with them
| >that it's a significant "snapshot" of human history, but I
| >wouldn't put it up there with the "Earthrise" picture (IMHO, only
| >the building of the Pyramids compares to that!) But it is
| >probably worth a look if you collect these things. See
| >http://www.3dce.com/internetmap/ for details.
| >
| >--
| >- Bill Thoen
| >------------------------------------------------------------
| >GISnet, 1401 Walnut St., Suite C, Boulder, CO 80302
| >tel: 303-786-9961, fax: 303-443-4856
| >mailto:[log in to unmask], http://www.gisnet.com/
| >------------------------------------------------------------
| >
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| 75009 Paris
| France
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