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2. Background
For a long time, I've been a loud advocate of free speech in most of the USENET related administration groups. I've participated in a few net.political actions to ensure the freedom of speech that I'd like to enjoy. For my efforts, I've been publically branded a loon, insane, idealistic, moronic, obnoxious, wacko, a kook, and other expletives which I'd rather not go into. Many times, I've repeated the same arguments over and over, all of which relate to this ultimate goal of absolute free speech. Well, after several years even a loon such as myself gets tired of repeating the same stuff over and over. It had been suggested that I write a FAQ of sorts on my ideas, and I felt the time was right, so here it is. Herein lies the heart of my arguments, and questions with answers about them. The companion document, the USENET Site of Virtue FAQ describes a new credo that willing USENET participants can actually adopt and use if they so desire. I implore you not to adopt -any- credo (even this one) or philosophy just because someone you see does so as well, for these credos only work for individuals who have personally and honestly decided that these are good ideas. Use your own judgement and take your power back from those who wish to steal it from you.
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