On Sun, 17 Jun 2001 14:58:33 GMT, Terry Stone 
wrote:

>Derek,
>   Again referring to my time we had space for a web survey internally
>to the class but not externally to the world. She stated she had
>completed two research papers, that she was working her BA and
>eventually her masters using this as her area of interest. Short of
>having her provide a photo id, her school id, and a signed affidavit
>from someone in position to do so; by the way we would probably then
>question their credentials too, so where does it end?

best case scenario, no posting of survey requests in a forum that not
only discourages them but is not intended for them.

>    The bottom line I was in the same situation send survey requests to
>people and I understand where she is coming from on this. If a person
>feels it is not up-an-up then do not participate - always your choice,
>but to come out make the types of innuendoes and accusations we have
>made is poor manners and taste. Some of the remarks would even verge on
>slander in most places.
>    Are we so afraid our information is going to be given away - I hope
>not as it has been out of the barn for years. The insurance companies,
>care givers, hospitals, government and even us as individuals have
>completed the process a long time ago. There is very little for us to
>hide from those who wish to find it as it is available to the world.
>Terry
>Terry 
>

follow your conscience, I'll follow mine.



Derek
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