The Death Of The Internet  [Hypergene MediaBlog]

The Internet’s promise as a new medium -- where text, audio, video and data can be freely exchanged -- is under attack by the corporations that control the public’s access to the 'Net, as they see opportunities to monitor and charge for the content people seek and send. The industry’s vision is the online equivalent of seizing the taxpayer-owned airways, as radio and television conglomerates did over the course of the 20th century.

And if they don't kill it, maybe spam will... 

MSN Ads Anger NYC.  Following in the footsteps of IBM's gaffe last year, Microsoft is ordered to end its guerilla marketing campaign for MSN 8.  [internetnews.com: Top News]

On Wednesday and Thursday, Redmond, Wash.-based Microsoft plastered the city with the decals, which were aimed at building buzz around the launch of its MSN 8 Internet service. MSN 8 debuted officially on Thursday with a party and a rock concert in New York's Central Park.

The decals featured the MSN brand logo -- a multicolored butterfly -- and the service's new tagline, "It's Better with the Butterfly." The ads appeared on city streets, sidewalks, signs and the sides of buildings.

Their marketing department must be on crack... ;~)) 

Did you ever read something in your aggregator that is so irritating that you just have to walk away from your computer for a few minutes?  I just did... 

Evan Williams (evhead):  "Blogger was hacked, in case you missed it. Actually, it's not as bad as it looked. We've found the cause and restored everything pretty much back to normal. Now it's just a public relations and user-confidence nightmare ("just" ;). Thanks to everyone who wrote in with the heads-up and support."

Related:
Blog site back up after hack attack. update Blogger.com is back in action following an attack that had locked out site users from their accounts.

The Peanut Gallery:  Centralized Compromise 

You've probably noticed that the resident punner has gotten a little out of control this morning.  It's not my fault, I tell ya!  That guy g started it all and after you read the post in question, you'll realize that I've been quite restrained, thank you.  Or is that, I should be restrained... hmmm... never mind. 

Microsoft, Disney Team Up on Internet   [MyFreePress.com]

"We've been looking for a safer environment to take Disney to the next level," said Eisner, whose sharp tan suit contrasted with the casual Gates' usual open-necked shirt.

They'll probably be working together as lobbyists, too, pushing for adding another 120 years to copyright terms... 

>>  "We wanted to create a site where people worldwide communicate among them, providing a powerful aplication where they chat, send messages and decide the course of the community."  [Coolstop Daily Pick 10/25/02] 

  Introducing the randomizer game:  If you're a member of our little forgotten network, here's a little game you can play.  Visit your own site first (that gives you a hit, silly).  Then click on the adorable button and read the last few entries on the blog you end up on - who knows - you might find some interesting reading.  Then click on the adorable button and repeat.  When you end up on your own site, you are done.

Non-members can play too:  All you need to do is click this  and read the last few entries on the blog you end up on.  Then click on the adorable button and repeat.  When you end up on your own site, you are done (and good luck to ya!).

Wanna join?  

Co-Inventor of XML Says Office 11 is 'A Huge Step Forward for Microsoft'  [The CampinGuys Radio Weblog < 24-hour drive-thru < Slashdot]

I thought this message from Taco was funny... 

Dog Shoots his Owner  [Exploding Cigar] 

October 2002

 


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