Dear Colleagues, I am troubled that I cannot email other members directly as I see fit. I joined the association because I wished to form collegial relationships with other researchers around the world. This is more than a simple "fear of spam" issue to me. It goes to a crucial use of the Internet. As the Cluetrain Manifesto so clearly articulates, the Internet is about unfettered conversations. This paranoia about abuse actually reflects a systemic misunderstanding of the subject we are attempting to study. Clearly you have an opinion about this subject. One way or another, please email me at my email address wrc@tcfir.org and state your opinion. I intend to submit the results to the AOIR leadership. I am trying to understand the policy and your opinion is important. You have my permission to communicate with me at will. I do not object to hundreds of emails from my new colleagues! Reid Cornwell ________________________________ W. Reid Cornwell Ph.D. The Center For Internet Research 720.212.0719 (voice) 970.485.5109 (mobile) 801.807.3130 wrc@tcfir.org http://tcfir.org