because although most ISPs will be honest, some won't be.
Where have you been for the past 10 years? Most ISPs (read: Telcos & Cablecos) have long demonstrated their inability to be honest.
And while transparency is certainly important, its only the first step. What the most NN people want is transparency + nondiscrimination based on traffic source. If you have no or few alternatives for internet access, it does very little good knowing that your ISP is screwing you.
Even a simple chat room (like http://chatcircles.media.mit.edu) can provide a good space for interaction in an otherwise scary and isolating space like a hospital or clinic.
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because although most ISPs will be honest, some won't be.
Where have you been for the past 10 years? Most ISPs (read: Telcos & Cablecos) have long demonstrated their inability to be honest.
And while transparency is certainly important, its only the first step. What the most NN people want is transparency + nondiscrimination based on traffic source. If you have no or few alternatives for internet access, it does very little good knowing that your ISP is screwing you.
You really trust big corporations to act solely in your personal best interest and not the interest of their shareholders?
back up. Though since the machine runs Linux (RH 6.1) shouldn't it have been able to handle the load? I mean, its a powerful Pentium II 266Mhz! :)
check out http://marinau.www.media.mit.edu/people/marinau/Pe diatricSocietyAbstract.html for an example of how a chat room can help with mental and physical well being and increased comfort for patients.
Even a simple chat room (like http://chatcircles.media.mit.edu) can provide a good space for interaction in an otherwise scary and isolating space like a hospital or clinic.