From: Random Factor <sq0nk@alt.anonymous.messages>
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 94 13:56:32 PST
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Subject: Re: Here's one for laughter
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> From: Alexandra Griffin <acg@kzin.cen.ufl.edu>
> Subject: Re: Here's one for laughter
> Date: Wed, 16 Nov 94 18:27:20 EST

> > > How about a rationale for shutting down the entire link for 15 minutes
> > > instead of simply refusing to make the requested connection?
> >
> > the total shut down discourages exploring.
> >
> > randy

> Am I the only one that finds it a bit sad and disturbing that
> "discouraging exploration" is being presented as a worthwhile goal?

i only meant to say that this is a rationale for shutting down the link.
i don't think this is a worthwhile goal.

i agree, it is disturbing when educators discourage exploration.
unfortunately educators have traditionally done a lot to discourage
exploration.

randy

"When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school, it's a wonder I
  can think at all." - Paul Simon

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