First major Press Release announcing CommUnity, and the September AGM, mailed to computer and mainstream press. CommUnity's letter makes clear that we are more than willing to be consulted on future such programmes, in the interest of balance. First AGM of CommUnity at The Saracen's Head, Shirley, Birmingham on Sunday 26th September. The constitution is ratified and a new committee elected to serve for the year. Indra Sinha produces comprehensive draft PR plan, outlining priorities and possible strategies for informing press and media.
Committee votes to adopt it as framework.
CommUnity begins its representation at regional All Formats Computer Fairs. First issue of CommUnicator published on the Net. The Observer LIFE colour magazine runs a three-pager on cyberspace by Jim McClellan. The Well has already seen the creation of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a pressure group devoted to protecting the rights of the on-line community. CommUnity committee member Peter Ceresole attends press conference marking the launch of the Home Affairs Committee First Report on Computer Pornography.