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From: dennis.l.erlich@support.com
Subject: WHO'S BEHIND THIS?  (WAS
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noring@netcom.com (Jon Noring)

>I'm curious.  Does anybody know if Mr. Johnbach (or whoever) is doing this
>on his own initiative, or is there some organization behind this?

    It's a 900 number.  A business.

>I do have to admit I'm getting a little suspicious as to the motives,
>especially when one has to pay $1.98 for voting.
                                   
    900 #'s are the latest and greatest way to make $ quick.

>I hope that Mr. Johnbach will post something to allay our fears.  In his
>defense, I sort of liked the way he phrased the question, which subtly
>suggests by the choice of words and phrasing that he does not want to see
>Government regulation of the Internet.
                                                            
    Get in the middle of a controversy and get people to pay to 
    express their anger.  Slick.

>Jon Noring

johnbach@net (Restrict) spammed:
>SPEAK UP AMERICA -- MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT
>CALL:  1-900-makeus$  ext  163  and cast your vote.
>Cost:  $1.98 per call (NOT per minute)  Call Today

    "Pay us to listen to your opinion."

    It's so completely Uh-merkin.  Like apple pie.

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