🚀 go-pugleaf

I read in a K12 newsgroup about someone losing his account with a 
commercial provider, because of complaints about his postings.

He was a person who felt it neccessary to provide all of the relevant 
history.  In his case the complaints concerned requests for funds and 
advertising.  Having read the material, I would consider the abuse minor 
and consistent with other posters.  The big problem is he asked for money 
in the subject header.  I doubt if the sysops looked at the content.

The point isn't that he lost access, the point is there was no appeal or 
independent referee.
 
As Internet becomes an important social service and communications 
medium, there is a need for protection from arbitrary action.

CAC Alberta is concerned about access and privacy concerns on the Internet
and would appreciate your opinions. 

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