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Wally, I am not capable of defining obscene (nor is, apparently the Supreme Court). However, that is not the issue. This disc is being offered to children and to unsuspecting BBS operators. In addition, the publishers of the disc DENY that there is any "sexually explicit" material on the disc.…
#Modium et Electricitium
Message #50591
Hi Folks! Just a short message to let you wonderful folk know that I am recovered (pneumonia), thanks for your considerations and kindness, that my blown system (lightening) has been taken to the dump and been replaced with a hoky little imitation of its former self, and that I am,…
#Published Forum Members
Message #49457
The following members of this forum have written reviews that have been published in The CD-ROM WORLD (from Meckler), a magazine dedicated to CD-ROMs, now appearing on newsstands. If you'd like to see your friends in print, pick up a copy at your local newsstand. If you'd like to see…
William, I agree on the games. BTW did you see ABC news last night? SEGA has apparently started a violence and sex rating scheme for their games. Will Activision participate in that? Rgds Jan
David, Thanks for the info – I'll phone you. Rgds Jan
Yves, Thanks for the info. I would very much like to get in touch with them. Do you have their telephone number? Rgds Jan Schwenk (817) 582-7373 – voice
Philip, Thanks for the info! I'll call your PR person. Rgds Jan
Rich, Aw, common! Its "en", just like its "erl", and you left one "o" out of "booots". Girls tuck them in, boys don't. Saw a neat tee-shirt on what appeared to be a senior bank president as a Bar-B-Que: It had a picture of a mangy cowboy on skis, flies…
Bruce, Jerry, This is the case where the FBI got slapped down BIG TIME! Only in Texas, right? Rgds Jan
Jerry, Isn't it the truth! We do what others make us do! Good observation! Rgds Jan
Confidence Rape?
Message #49234
Rich, You are right, Rich, as always! Nothing is ever as good or as bad as we want/expect/anticipate. However, MOST things are far more fattening! You may be right on the "shovelware" issue but I feel it's more the response from the user that reads the title of contents and…
Rich, Thanks for the note. Shall I send you a collection of good country music that PROVES Texas is as close to paradise as a non-Texan can get? Happily, though, if you're willing to move to Texas and do pennance for about fifty years, learn how and when to say…
Chris, Forced labeling is odious to me as it implies (proves) that the publishers' wont accept their responsibilities on their own. That is, I recognize, an attribute of the human race–I have just been hoping that the computer community would be of a higher cut. Ah, well … We are…
Rich, I agree with you – most of the trade press doesn't know and doesn't care much about anything. If CDROM is hot, they write about it. Their opinions carry little weight to the really discerning reader as most of the opinions expressed are full of holes and inaccuracies. They…
Jerry, It is really refreshing to hear your comments. I was sure that the driving forces were commercial, not technical! You have reaffirmed that sentiment. Of course, you can only make suggestions, and you will probably not get paid for extra things you do. I certainly don't blame you for…
Glen, Yes, bias of the writer is certainly a factor. We try to overcome that by publishing as many reviews as possible on the same title by different authors. If three say a title is good, one says bad and one says middlin, it is much easier for the reader…
#Confidence Rape?
Message #48971
This is a very disconcerting situation that may come back to bite us all! In the recent press, in major PC magazines, at least two Senior Editors have written columns bemoaning the failure of CD-ROM to deliver on its promise. In one article, Microsoft's Cinemania was singled out and error…
Jim, Thanks for the offer. I'll be sending you something via E-mail. Rgds Jan
Rich, Thanks! Will do! Jan
Jerry, Good question. One would think that it would be the FBI, interstate commerce and communications, and all that. Part of their problem is their lack of expertise in these new areas of crime. I can almost guarantee you that if someone put a virus into a Federal database, they…
Hi Jim! Knowing your publishing background and experience, I'm sure that you are right. I don't want to hurt this guy or his company. Nor do I want him to hurt me or mine. I keep coming back to a situation that I face every day, and I am still…
#48639-
Ethics vs. Sex on CDROMs
Message #48966
Nick, Thanks for the encouraging words. Where can one purchase your book, and what is the title? Sounds like one I'd like to have. We aren't worried about libel because it is obvious what is on or not on the disc. I'm amazed that anyone would deny such a situation!…
Bruce, Please explain the theory. Rgds Jan
Nick, Sorry to hear Mac has it's share (I am in the process of buying a Mac). The sale of the disc with the virus has been reported to authorities – they are deciding if they have the time to do anything about it. I will keep you advised. Rgds…
Jerry, You're right, we should give the guy the benefit of the doubt. Maybe he didn't know. But again, you are right — HE KNOWS NOW! He is really pushing to sell his remaining discs, big discounts, etc. Rgds Jan
Bill, Yes, the Trojan horse is definitely another matter. It's funny how people react to things that have even the slightest sexual implications. There seems to be a strong consensus, that although propagation is a natural condition, people want it on their own terms, time and place. To find it…
Sandy, Very good idea. We will definitely include that. (BTW, I now have updates to all the medical discs. You already got NEJM – interested in updates to any of the others?) Rgds Jan
Bob, I am very interested in Photo CD myself (we have developed a very good viewer/converter/multimedia authoring tool that is much faster than Kodak's, by the way). Photo CD will definitely be a part of this program – both the producer and myself would be very interested in what you…
Rich, I already had you on the list. His name is Byron Harris (he is also a regular writer for the Wall Street Journal). I will be meeting him in about ten days – I don't think he will have time to do anything before then as he is always…
#CDROM DOCUMNTRY ON ABC
Message #48808
One of the leading investigative reporters on TV is planning on doing an hour long documentary on CD-ROM intended for broadcast throughout the Southwest and California (it will probably be picked up by many if not most ABC affiliates). Shooting is scheduled to start in about two weeks and will…
Jerry, I'm certainly not the authority on the legality of viruses. I have a glimmer of a recollection that it is against a federal law but I haven't the time or resources to research it. I assume that the publisher didn't knowingly include the virus (or the explicitly sexual photos)…
Lewis, You are correct in that several of the BBS busts have been because of pirated software but there have also been busts because of porn. You may have heard of the recent incident on the East Coast where an ABC affiliate lady reporter caught her son downloading dirty pictures.…
Rich, I'm not worried about a lawsuit, it's just the unmitigated gall (Lt. Worf's appreciation of same not withstanding) that get's my goat. Talk about sticking one's head in the sand! I think you are being overly kind, however, in what you allow the publisher to call himself. A "porn…
REVIEWS IN PRINT
Message #48229
The June issue of CD-ROM WORLD (from Meckler) is now appearing on newsstands. It contains reviews written by several of the members of this forum. If you'd like to see your friends in print, pick up a copy at your local newsstand. Forum members that have been published so far…
Bill, I will be happy to. As you probably know, we have reviewed several of your titles and those reviews will be published in the directory. Rgds Jan
CD-ROM SHAREWARE
Message #47985
If you have, or know of any good shareware programs in the CD-ROM or multimedia field, please tell me how to get them. I want to help give them wide distribution on our soon to be released CD-ROM directory. I will happily reimburse anyone's efforts in getting this sort of…
#CDROM data bases
Message #47961
Dick, We are publishing a directory of CD-ROM's, called the CD-ROM OF CD-ROM's (CoC) for delivery early June. List price is $29.95. Difference is that this disc is a multimedia database of titles, vendors, who's who in the industry, pictures, and REVIEWS of many of the titles, CD-ROM specific shareware,…
#FREE DIRECTORY/REVIEWERS
Message #46855
If you have submitted reviews of CD-ROM titles to RIPC in accordance with our program, you WILL receive a free copy of THE CD-ROM OF CD-ROMs Directory. This directory, the "CoC", is being published on CD-ROM and will contain all reviews we have received, a directory of titles, names, addresses,…
Directory free/REVIEWERS
Message #46775
If you have submitted reviews of CD-ROM titles to RIPC in accordance with our program, you WILL receive a free copy of THE CD-ROM OF CD-ROMs Directory. This directory, the "CoC", is being published on CD-ROM and will contain all reviews we have received, a directory of titles, names, addresses,…
#PIONEER DRM604X CHEAP!
Message #46621
Jim, Sorry to be late in answering your query. I'm using WINDOWS CIM and am a bit confused! I now know (I think) where the dog-gone messages go. Yes, I have the interfaces, drivers, etc. What SCSI are you running? You have a PC, right? The best SCSI drivers (for…
Rich, Thanks for the info. I had tried to send a message to the Library, then realized that I was doing it wrong (trying to get used to this WINDOWS CIM). At any rate, I have now "contributed" a file to Marketplace and hope I did it right this time.…
#46200-
Reviews???
Message #46618
Joel, If you'd like to dial into the CD-ROM BBS (817) 582-0672, we publish a large number of reviews on CD-ROM titles. 8/1/N 14.4 V.32/42 bis etc. Rgds Jan
Dale, We run the CD-ROM BBS, essentially for CD-ROM Reviewers, but we do publish most of the reviews on this BBS. If you'd like to dial in, it's (817) 582-0672 8/1/N 14.4 V34/42 bis, etc. We do multiple reviews on each titles so a potential buyer can benefit from reading…
Rich, Hi! The name of the file in MARKETPLACE is "CoC DIRECTORY". BTW, I'll be sending in an application to join OPA this week. Is it still $85? Rgds Jan
#New Directory of CD-ROMs
Message #46409
The CD-ROM of CD-ROMs, a multimedia directory of CD-ROMs on a CD-ROM will be released in June. The first version will only run under WINDOWS 3.1, but later versions will run on the MAC and other platforms. This is a multimedia directory of titles, companies, distributors, and things related to…
#CoC DIRECTORY
Message #46408
The CD-ROM of CD-ROMs, a new directory of CD-ROMs published on CD-ROM is now available for pre-publication purchase or subscription. It will be released in June. If you would like to make a pre-publication purchase, you may do so by sending your personal or company check as per: Single monthly…
Published CD-ROM Reviews
Message #44235
A significant number of frequenters of this forum have written reviews on CD-ROM titles over the past several months. I am happy to inform that a very large number of those reviews are now finding their way into print. In fact, folks from this forum will make up the majority…
Kathy, I have bitten my tongue, and bidded my time, but I can't let your comment pass without challenging it. You said, "Gold will eventually tarnish, although it isn't as much of a problem as with other metals." Gold does not tarnish. It is chemically inactive. That means it does…
Jim, Good talking to you again! I agree, if the technology allows the transfer to digital format, then it would be simple to transfer to the next newer technology. The point is, however (ref the Library of Congress thread that started this) that they don't have the funds to put…
Kathy, Well, yes, now that you mention it, when I was on the moon, I held my hand up to shield my eyes from the sun, and I did see the silouete through the gold on my visor! (joking of course, I wasn't really on the moon, I was with…
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