John Vincent Wylie has written: >Wanda, 1 Dec 1998 > >Since virtually no source is cited for this probable Internet Myth, I'm >confused by >your conclusion that it appears to be authentic. Perhaps you could share >with us the >response you got when you wrote the suggested address. Certainly on the >Internet >there is no positive relationship between how frequent something is >repeated and its >validity. I'd like to see a source, something we family historians must >insist on > >John Vincent Wylie > >Wanda Rabb wrote: > >> The following information is appearing on other mailing lists. I am >> passing it >> on because it appears to be authentic and needs to be brought out into >> public discussion before it is put into law. Note the email address where >> you can register your concern. Spread the word - note deadline is 2/13/98. >> >>******************************************************************************* >>>> **** >> I am writing you this to inform you of a very important matter >> currently under review by the FCC. Your local telephone company has >> filed a proposal with the FCC to impose per minute charges for your >> internet service. They contend that your usage has or will hinder the >> operation of the telephone network. >> >> It is my belief that internet usage will diminish if users were >> required to pay additional per minute charges. The FCC has created an >> email box for your comments, responses must be received by February >> 13, 1998. Send your comments and tell them what you think. >> mailto: [email protected] >> >> Every phone company is in on this one, and they are trying to sneak it >> in just under the wire for litiagation. Let everyone you know hear >> this one. Get the e-mail address to everyone you can think of. >> >>***************************************************************************** J >>ohn, This issue did arise last year and I never saw anything to indicate this was a hoax. Perhaps I acted hastily by passing this along to the lists, but if it is indeed real, it will have a great impact on all of us researching on the internet. If anyone has further information regarding this issue, please contact me. My apologies if this turns out to be a hoax. Wanda