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[ NNSquad ] Verizon Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Wording to Change
You'll recall recently discussion here of portions of the Verizon AUP
that appeared to prohibit "off-topic" postings on Internet sites,
triggered by a Slashdot posting claiming that this was new language.
Verizon has now clarified this situation by noting both that the
language involved is not new in their AUP, and that it could indeed be
construed to be overly broad:
After reviewing the comments about our AUP and looking at the
language ourselves, we think its worth clarifying what we intend
by our policy -- and what we don't intend by it. So we will be
clarifying our AUP to address the concerns that have been raised
recently about the potential for this language to be read more
broadly than we intended. The policy applies to use of Verizon
sites, not to third party blog, bulletin board and social
networking sites.
Link Hoewing / Vice President / Internet and Technology Policy
Verizon
Assuming final wording in conformance with this statement, it should
address both my concern that ISPs should not be in the business of
dictating the "relevance" of postings on external sites, and also
the goal of AUP language that is as specific as possible, with
minimal opportunities for expansive interpretations.
--Lauren--
NNSquad Moderator