Miata Mailing List: November 1993, Message #162
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   From: martin7368@aol.com
Subject: Compuserve and The Digest
   Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1993 18:31:00 -0500

> I think the Compuserve argument is that they are not selling your  words -
> just the connect time to read them.  Not that I care ...

> If the list wants to come to some concensus and publish a statement of
policy, that's fine with me -


I believe that Compuserve, like Prodigy, charges by the message for Internet
access. By making the monthly digest available they are in effect saving
their subscribers money. Like myself, a growing number of people are
discovering internet through the mail gateways of commercial services. Not
everyone has the luxury of direct access. My current service has a policy
against subscribing to lists. I settle for daily digests of this list and
team.net. I think that Compuserve's move is a positive thing although I wish
they would use the daily digest. (I might switch then) Ultimately this will
provide more people access and to the recources we share. Isn't that what
internet is about? 

No flame intended. Just my 2 cents worth. 

Martin Goodale
93 CS too cold...no where to autocross