Editorial

We have a new International Coordinator for FidoNet, it seems.

This brings us to a point to sit back and reflect on a few things, not the least of which is the ongoing polarization of FidoNet between those who profess democracy versus those who claim that they are carrying it out.

What good does it do to foment a destructive anarchy, when a constructive and cooperative one works so much better?

I note with irony that so many claim to be against the "political games" and "power trips"...and yet, so many of those complaining are using those same things that they complain about to obtain exactly what it is that they claim to be against.

And, as with any other situation, it does help to be a bit more aware of the facts than to listen to only one side and act.

Perhaps we should all adhere more to the ideas that Tom Jennings put forth, and as quoted at the end of each issue of FidoNews.

In the News...

Apologies for the delay in releasing this issue, but RanD left me a heller of a formatting problem...another reason why it is important to follow the ARTSPEC.DOC format. RanD also submitted another article, but it was not complete, and has been sent to him for clarification. Rather that be accused of censorship once more, the article as received will be posted, with a correction hoped for next week.

As a consequence, any article not submitted in accordance with ARTSPEC.DOC will most likely be delayed at least one week from time of submission, if extensive formatting is required.

The usual diatribes, the ubiquitous "doomsday" clock from Ward, and a genuine article or two.

-zf-

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