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To: Rascal who wrote (16593)	11/1/1999 4:02:00 PM
From: ahhaha	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29970

You're doing a great job. Save some for the future.

To: Rascal who wrote (16593)	11/1/1999 4:53:00 PM
From: nghi vu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29970

just to let everyone know that we do have broadband cable service in Portland. T has been agressive with the marketing and the demand is huge. Regardless of what the politicians are doing, T is tearing up the streets and signing up subscribers.

To: Rascal who wrote (16593)	11/1/1999 6:36:00 PM
From: KailuaBoy	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 29970

Rascal, I agree with the concept of "open access". I believe that ATHM will do just fine when this becomes reality. I don't believe it should be mandated by any "governing" body. Do you trust your elected officials to serve your best interests? Cable companies will opt for open access on their own because it will make financial sense. Right now they are building out their networks and want some sense of a guarantee of a return. That guarantee will erode if they provide crappy service because you will call U. S. West and switch. You want your elected officials to guarantee you good service? How about letting the market give you good service. Picture a household where broadband is available over cable, phone lines, electrical, satellite and through the plumbing. How much leverage are you gonna have over your choice then? I think you'll have more than if Sasquatch County Oregon has their way and begins reviewing how "fair" your choices are. Why don't you pick an office and I'll scare the hell out of you with a story. Let me start. Let's pick the ones who should be educated...School Board. Yours is currently erasing evolution from the curriculum. Mine is demanding that teachers teach their students Ebonics. Your turn. Let government officials determine your fate? You have big brass cajones (sorry for the gender specific response E. Graphs) buddy. KB

To: Rascal who wrote (16593)	11/1/1999 7:25:00 PM
From: JayPC	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29970

I think they should have the best distribution of internet they can get. I agree. But why should their choices be limited? I agree again. But customers want to know why they can't have choices now We agree again. Just because you wear suits and ties and know what a 401k is, that doesn't make you right. You speak in a paternalistic regal tone which pisses me off. (JMHO,FWIW) I think you are still upset the late adopters have lower social status. The arrogance of casting customers or local officials as being too dumb to participate in questioning things or making the "big guys" accountable. Read my post again. I said "or would you rather let the consumer and their money decide?" I'd prefer the Feds nor the locals were involved. Let T go to 2002. If the consumer is really that much worse off, let them sock it to AT&T after they have spent their 100billion. Broadband is a Method Of Distribution (as is DSL,sat,wireless) for products offered over the internet. Broadband is not a product. Agreed. In my haste i confused the ISP with the method. I enjoy your posts Rascal. I'm sorry to offend. Regards Jay