Some critics think it's time to reinvent the wheel.
By Joel Snyder R ecently, The Economist ran an editorial about the Internet. If you haven't seen this British publication, it's a weekly newsmagazine, like Time or Newsweek , that's well respected all over the world for the quality of its reporting. At any rate, the editor decided it was time for The Economist to take a strong position regarding the way the Internet is being run. The editorial made it clear that the magazine is fervently opposed to technicians and academics making up the rules. The author drew specific attention to Jon Postel, suggesting that he be put out to pasture.