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socnsum1 · 03-05-2008, 20:49

Hi folks.

Long time lurker here. I have read every single post in this thread and have found it a great aide to understanding all the issues, not to mention inspiring that people are fighting for what they believe in. Our strength is in numbers and the variety of viewpoints is a good thing. However, let us all remember our common goal, which is defeating Phorm, Webwise OIX and highlighting BT breaking the law and fighting to ensure that they are punished for their actions.

People obviously have their different views about Simon Davies. Me personally I am glad that there is somebody with a history of fighting for civil liberties at the table. One may argue about whether Simon is too close to Phorm or not, but the way that I see it there are two options available to him. Either to fight for civil liberties from the outside like we are doing, or by having a seat at the table he can limit the potential damage that companies like Phorm could do.

I don't know the guy, so like you I am basing my opinion of him on what I have read in this thread. His wording certainly gave the impression that 80/20 thinking was recording the Phorm meeting that Alexander and a good few of you attended. However, I would remind everyone that once something is written down it cannot be taken back or edited. When Simon said that "we" will be recording the event it may have been a slip of the tongue or he may have been speaking for Phorm.

I'm not defending the guy, just pointing out that we have a common enemy, and right now that common enemy is rubbing its hands at the infighting that is going on. I would hate anyone to leave the thread as they felt they could not longer express their view, but please lets all remember who we are really fighting.

03-05-2008, 20:49	#5605
socnsum1 Inactive Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797] Hi folks. Long time lurker here. I have read every single post in this thread and have found it a great aide to understanding all the issues, not to mention inspiring that people are fighting for what they believe in. Our strength is in numbers and the variety of viewpoints is a good thing. However, let us all remember our common goal, which is defeating Phorm, Webwise OIX and highlighting BT breaking the law and fighting to ensure that they are punished for their actions. People obviously have their different views about Simon Davies. Me personally I am glad that there is somebody with a history of fighting for civil liberties at the table. One may argue about whether Simon is too close to Phorm or not, but the way that I see it there are two options available to him. Either to fight for civil liberties from the outside like we are doing, or by having a seat at the table he can limit the potential damage that companies like Phorm could do. I don't know the guy, so like you I am basing my opinion of him on what I have read in this thread. His wording certainly gave the impression that 80/20 thinking was recording the Phorm meeting that Alexander and a good few of you attended. However, I would remind everyone that once something is written down it cannot be taken back or edited. When Simon said that "we" will be recording the event it may have been a slip of the tongue or he may have been speaking for Phorm. I'm not defending the guy, just pointing out that we have a common enemy, and right now that common enemy is rubbing its hands at the infighting that is going on. I would hate anyone to leave the thread as they felt they could not longer express their view, but please lets all remember who we are really fighting.