NEWS Nothing But Net: ACLU, Libraries Sue Over Filtering
A controversial piece of legislation has its day in court as the Children's Internet Protection Act is challenged by both the American Civil Liberties Union and the American Library Association for violations of free speech. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Nancy McPoland]
Tripod Update: Some Sites Restored, Others Experience Continued Problems
The thousands of websites mistakenly deleted in Tripod's runaway script fiasco of last week are slowing being restored, but some still remain gone, and problems with the restored sites are being reported. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Nancy McPoland]
HP e_Scanner Findings: Why We Say 'Don't Buy'
Still waiting to hear whether the e-scanner problem has been identified and solved? So are we, yet WebTV has begun to feature it in their store again, and they and HP say ''compatible with WebTV Plus.'' Our survey reveals that some model WebTV Plus units are risk damage by the e-scanner, and we recommend that you do NOT buy it. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Net4TV Editorial Staff]
Breaking News: WebTV Sued By Users
Flash! WebTV has been named in a lawsuit by two of its users charging the company with deceptive advertising in its promises to transform their television into a computer. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Nancy McPoland]
The Buzz: Salacious in Seattle
Nat's dug up the new logo for MSN-TV, but bouncing WebTV email, an urgent trip to Denver, and a cash crunch have left The Buzz in the paws of Mehitobel. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Mehitobel for G. Nat URL]
Tidbits: MirEBay Dictu, The Sky is Falling
Mir-orbelia shows up on eBay toooo quickly, MS is playing its XBox in private for now, and AOL becomes the 900-lb gorilla, all in our World Wide Weird outakes for this issue. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Nancy McPoland]
FEATURES World Wide Web of Deceit: Read All About It
It's one of the basic first steps in protecting ourselves from scams, cons, and hurt feelings, but one which too often we neglect. WebTV Addict takes a look at the first rule of online safety: Read Carefully. [Published 03/25/01, Written by WebTV Addict]
Bouncing E-Mails
Have you ever gotten an email with something that made you wonder how it was done? Or perhaps you would like to save the codes of that terrific signature you just built. Here's the skinny on bouncing the email back to yourself to see the HTML code. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Geri]
Net4TV Presents: FITNET 79
Get up off the couch and let physical activity energize you for a new outlook on life! [Published 03/25/01, Written by Tim Lane]
Add a Tiny IRC to Your Webpage
Many of you like to visit the chatrooms to chat with your friends. How about an IRC (internet relay chat) that you can literally put on your webpage for easy access. It is very tiny in size, easy to use, and packed with features. [Published 03/25/01, Written by GlimerMann]
Surfari: Do-It-Yourself Dogs
Are you a dog owner? Here are some helpful hints on the care and feeding of man's best friend, including homemade, nutritious dog food and how to get them to brush themselves. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Rogi Riverstone]
COMMUNITY Morningstar's Dream is Coming True
Morningstar lives near the beach with the love of her life, Captain Cutlass. She does creative craftwork and makes a variety of home decorations for holidays and parties. A variety of creatures share her home, including salt water and tropical fish, and of course, Pharaoh. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Morgaine O'Faery]
Calling All Eggers: Lucille's Egg Craft Site
We are not trying to 'egg' you on, nor are we 'eggaggerating' about this craft that is 'eggspecially' perfect for Easter. 'Eggers' carve eggshells of every size, color and shape. Maybe this is just what you've been looking for! [Published 03/25/01, Written by CountryBlue22 aka Linda]
Dana Brown's Web Desk Utilities
Colonel Buckeye runs Webdesk Utilities, that includes everything from a bible search to printer pages. There's even an address book for you to use. He also has homepage tools and links to help you find answers to just about any WebTV question you might have. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Master Dunc]
Better Homes: Banners, Blues, Oklahoma and Quackers
Our Better Homes and Websites features a site for creating transparent banners; a page with links to all facets of the music known as The Blues; a site from a young group in Oklahoma that's loaded with Okie humor; and a page dedicated to the joys of having seven city Quackers around. [Published 03/25/01, Written by RainSong]
The Zoo: In The Trenches
Hubby sits blissfully unaffected in the swirling chaos while this young mother wonders why the US military doesn't use the nerve wracking squeals and shrieks as the ultimate weapon of mass destruction. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Lady Zurk]
OPINION AND EDITORIAL Welcome to Our Birthday: Issue 79
Dexter welcomes you to Issue 79, the third birthday issue of Net4TV Voice, and thanks all those who make it possible. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Dexter Davenport]
How to Give Rotten Customer Service
School is in while Dexter instructs customer service representatives how to lose customers. Dexter takes a satirical look at customer service. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Dexter Davenport]
VOX POP -- Reader Opinions No Dimes for You
Ron Janiec thinks that on the Web, survival of the fittest will cull the advertising seeking herd, so there's no need to pay for content. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Ron Janiec]
Don't Nickel and Dime Me
Thalan says there may be no going back. People are too used to going where they please. Besides if you paid a dime everywhere you went, it'd add up to real money. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Thalan]
A Dime's a Bargain if You Like It
HobbyGal thinks that paying a dime for content you like would be work, if the content is worthwhile. [Published 03/25/01, Written by HobbyGal]
Online Has Changed Me By Calming My Panic
There's nothing to fear but fear itself, especially if you suffer from a panic disorder. The 'net helps Lynne through hers. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Lynne]
The Net Has Given Me Support
Amy shares how the 'net helped keep her connected with the world outside her home and lent her support. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Amy]
The Net Has Its Ups and Downs
Glenn tells us how the internet has benefitted him with information and communication. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Glenn]
Finding Family on the 'Net
PinkAngel-701 uses her WebTV to find family on the 'Net. [Published 03/25/01, Written by PinkAngel-701]
Trouble Getting 2.6
Some users are having troubles getting the 2.6 upgrade, because WebTV temporarily halted it to fix some problems. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Vox Pop]
I Want My iTV!
Many users are unhappy that Sony and WebTV could not come to terms over the iTV versions of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Vox Pop]
Mailbag: Kudos and Questions, Pt. 1
Our readers ask and comment about cooking, WebTV's Future Features, e-mail latency, crumbled cookies, the state of 'net regulation, and Net4TV Voice. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Vox Pop]
Mailbag: Kudos and Questions, Pt. 2
Our readers ask and discuss the 2.6 upgrade, the Plus vs. Classic debate, cable modems, remote linking, the transloader, Rogi's search story, and more cookie crumbs. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Vox Pop]
Tripodial Turmoil, Pt. 2
Our readers tell us about being home(page)less at Tripod. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Vox Pop]
Tripodial Turmoil, Pt. 3
Our readers tell us about the homepage that was here a week ago, gone yesterday, and still gone today. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Vox Pop]
QOW: Communication, Community, Family, Addiction
Our readers tell how the 'net has affected them by building communities, increasing communication, drawing family near, and even addicting them. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Vox Pop]
Tripodial Turmoil, Pt. 1
Our readers tell us of their sites being removed and the delay in getting them recovered. [Published 03/25/01, Written by Vox Pop]
