<VV> April commuique -- Libraries

[Chris & Bill Strickland]

 > > 3. I know people who don't have computers either. They can go to 
the library, put in their ID and member number and download a copy if 
they don't want a computer in the house, or just don't want to fiddle 
with them. < <

And then there are those enlightened places like Jackson County, Oregon 
(home of the popular Oregon Shakespearean Festival), where one would 
expect a high degree of literacy -- these are the recent headlines (loss 
of funding options):


      Library staffs, users and supporters solemnly prepare for Friday's
      closing of the entire 15-branch system 

http://www.mailtribune.com/archive/2007/0401/local/stories/libraryfinaldays.htm

It is less than wise to assume folks have computers, libraries, and 
better-than-dial-up service. It might work as an opt-in option for those 
that would want an online Communiqué, but are there really enough of 
those folks to warrant the effort? Twelve noisy people don't a CORSA 
make.  Raise your hands ...

Personally, I like having those old glossy high end Communiqués from 
thirty years ago, if just to reminisce over -- probably wouldn't have 
those if they were online back then.

Bill Strickland