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This came to the machttp_talk list and though it was appropriate here:
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>>Subject: Modem Use Fees
>
>Here is some info that was forwarded to me that all Arts Mgt
>List readers will find interesting. Please act accordingly. Thanks!
>
>Two years ago the FCC tried and (with your help and letters of
>protest) failed to institute regulations that would impose
>additional costs on modem users for data communications. Now,
>they are at it again. A new regulation that the FCC is quietly
>working on will directly affect you as the user of a computer and
>modem. The FCC proposes that users of modems should pay extra
>charges for use of the public telephone network which carry their
>data. In addition, computer network services such as CompuServ,
>Tymnet, & Telenet would also be charged as much as $6.00 per hour
>per user for use of the public telephone network. These charges
>would very likely be passed on to the subscribers. The money is
>to be collected and given to the telephone company in an effort
>to raise funds lost to deregulation.  Jim Eason of KGO newstalk
>radio (San Francisco, CA) commented on the proposal during his
>afternoon radio program during which, he said he learned of the
>new regulation in an article in the New York Times. Jim took the
>time to gather addresses which are given below.
>
>
>Here's what you should do (NOW!):
>
>1-Pass this information on. Capture the information which
>contains the text you are reading now. Find other BBS's that are
>not carrying this  information. Upload the ASCII text into public
>message on the  BBS, and  also upload the file itself so others
>can easily get a copy to pass along.
>
>2-Print out three copies of the letter which follows (or write
>yours down) and send a signed copy to each of the following:
>
>       Chairman of the FCC
>       1919 M Street N.W.
>       Washington, D.C. 20554
>
>       Chairman, Senate Communication Subcommittee
>       SH-227 Hart Building
>       Washington, D.C. 20510
>
>       Chairman, House Telecommunication Subcommittee
>       B-331 Rayburn Building
>
>Here's the suggested text of the letter to send:
>
>Dear Sir:
>
>Please allow me to express my displeasure with the FCC
>proposal which would authorize a surcharge for the use of modems
>on the telephone network. This regulation is nothing less than an
>attempt to restrict the free exchange of information among the
>growing number of computer users. Calls placed using modems
>require no special telephone equipment, and users of modems pay
>the phone company for use of the network in the form of a monthly
>bill.
>
>In short, a modem call is the same as a voice call and
>therefore should not be subject to any additional regulation.
>
>       Sincerely,
>
>
>                              ***************
>
>It is important that you act now. The bureaucrats already have
>it in their heads that modem users should subsidize the phone
>company and are now listening to public comment. Please stand up
>and make it clear that we will not stand for any government
>restriction on the free exchange of information.
>
>Please deal with this in a TIMELY manner. We can't wait and
>watch, or we will be walked over by government regulations that
>are trying to strangle us.
>
>
>Kirk deFord, Regional Telementor
>Region I
>The California Arts Project
>@ Casa Grande High School
>333 Casa Grande Road, Petaluma, CA 94953
>707.778-4677 (leave message) or at home: 707.769-8653  :%)
>kdeford@ctp.org
>
>
>
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Oh no! The modem tax urban legend comes around again!

.pm

Rhys Kyraden says:
> This came to the machttp_talk list and though it was appropriate here:
> ******************************
> >>Subject: Modem Use Fees
> >
> >Here is some info that was forwarded to me that all Arts Mgt
> >List readers will find interesting. Please act accordingly. Thanks!
[...]

Perry E. Metzger wrote:
> 
> 
> Oh no! The modem tax urban legend comes around again!
> 


I am shocked at this proposed modem tax, along with the keyboard tax,
the printer tax, the mouse tax, and the cable tax.

FCC Commissioner Craig Shergold has asked that comment on this modem
tax be sent on post cards to him. He is hoping to receive more
postcards than any previous FCC Commissioner.

His address is:

FCC Commissioner Craig T. Shergold
Room 101
Ministry of Truth
42 Oceania Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 10666

In a related note, opponents of this modem tax are encouraged to flash
their headlights at oncoming traffic.

--Tim May

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Tim,

Would you happen to have his email address?

Regards,
Dave


On Wed, 25 Jan 1995, Timothy C. May wrote:

> Perry E. Metzger wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > Oh no! The modem tax urban legend comes around again!
> > 
> 
> 
> I am shocked at this proposed modem tax, along with the keyboard tax,
> the printer tax, the mouse tax, and the cable tax.
> 
> FCC Commissioner Craig Shergold has asked that comment on this modem
> tax be sent on post cards to him. He is hoping to receive more
> postcards than any previous FCC Commissioner.
> 
> His address is:
> 
> FCC Commissioner Craig T. Shergold
> Room 101
> Ministry of Truth
> 42 Oceania Street, NW
> Washington, D.C. 10666
> 
> In a related note, opponents of this modem tax are encouraged to flash
> their headlights at oncoming traffic.
> 
> --Tim May
> 
> -- 
> ..........................................................................
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> tcmay@netcom.com       | anonymous networks, digital pseudonyms, zero
>                        | knowledge, reputations, information markets, 
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If you believe this, there is a boy dying of cancer who wants
to be in the Guiness book of world records for getting the most dollar
bills in the mail.  Its cheaper than a get well card, and besides,
they abolished the get-well card category after Craig Shergold.

	So, mail your dollar to:

	Adam Shostack
	92 Howard St
	Cambridge Ma, 02139

	And help make someone very happy.  :)

	Also, save a copy of this message.  Any time you see something
about a modem tax, post this message in response.  Its a better use of
your stamps.  Really.



| >Two years ago the FCC tried and (with your help and letters of
| >protest) failed to institute regulations that would impose
| >additional costs on modem users for data communications. Now,
| >they are at it again. A new regulation that the FCC is quietly
| >working on will directly affect you as the user of a computer and
| >modem. The FCC proposes that users of modems should pay extra
| >charges for use of the public telephone network which carry their
| >data. In addition, computer network services such as CompuServ,
| >Tymnet, & Telenet would also be charged as much as $6.00 per hour
| >per user for use of the public telephone network. These charges
| >would very likely be passed on to the subscribers. The money is
| >to be collected and given to the telephone company in an effort
| >to raise funds lost to deregulation.  Jim Eason of KGO newstalk
| >radio (San Francisco, CA) commented on the proposal during his
| >afternoon radio program during which, he said he learned of the
| >new regulation in an article in the New York Times. Jim took the
| >time to gather addresses which are given below.

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