It is to create a persisting feeling of inadequacy of which the profits of the fashion industry arise. Cure the feeling of inadequacy and you will kill the fashion industry. Some advocates believe that computer technology could play a role in rebuilding community life by improving communication, civic participation, and education. Tom Grundler, the originator of the Cleveland Free-Net describes computing networks as the 'fourth media' The distinction from TV, radio and newspapers is interaction. The participants have aspirations, needs and issues in common.
Any potential consumer is a potential producer.
Any input to the forum becomes part of the forum itself. Anyone can use the community network. The users are free from controlon their postings. Accessible and inexpensive. The systems are readily accessible from several public and private locations.