The electronic coffeehouse

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Disaffected youths in San Francisco are exchanging ideas and meeting new people through the SF Net computer network. The SF Net electronic bulletin board is connected to several cafes around the city and links the cyberpunk and slacker community of smart but bored young adults. Users of SF Net assume new computer names and leave messages for one another through an electronic mail system. The service costs fifty cents and allows twenty minutes of access to the SF Net. Many users appreciate the fact that all the contact is based on verbal exchanges, not clothes, looks or outward appearance. The SF Net does not always offer profound statements, and some issues of inappropriate content have stirred discussion about censorship and freedom of expression.

Usage, Database industry, Trends

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Bill Donoghue's electronic tarring

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William Donoghue, publisher of Donoghue's MoneyLetter and IBC/Donoghue's Money Fund Report, roused a storm of criticism when he made inaccurate remarks about variable annuities sold by Vanguard mutual funds. Donoghue made the remarks on Prodigy's Money Talk, an electronic bulletin board service (BBS). After more than a week of criticism, Donoghue admitted that he had made mistakes, which he later attributed to research that had not been updated. An outraged critic points out that Donoghue is widely known as a financial expert, and people might act on his comments. A spokeswoman for Prodigy says the service relies on criticism to set the record straight. She says the Donoghue incident is evidence that the right answer will come forth.

Column, Online information services, Humor and anecdotes, Online Information Service, Critique, Industry Analysts, Prodigy Services Co., Mutual Fund, Donoghue, William

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Mead Data's president steps down; move was unexpected after decade of growth

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Mead Data Central Inc Pres Jack W. Simpson resigns unexpectedly Nov 3 1992. Simpson had managed Mead Data during a decade in which it was Mead Corp's fastest-growing subsidiary. Steven C. Mason, chairman and CEO of Mead Corp, said Simpson resigned because the parent company is seeking better results. Analysts speculate that Simpson's resignation is a result of a disagreement over Mead Data's future direction. The primary focus has been on expanding Mead Data's online data bases, but Mason is seeking a new president for Mead Data to refocus the company on marketing its services.

Prepackaged software, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, LexisNexis Group, Executive, Electronic Publishing Industry, Resignation, Simpson, Jack W.

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