> I read this at my job too. Is this really personal use, though? If you are a
> computer scientist, this newsgroup ranks up there with on-the-job research
> because of the technical aspect, particularly if you do any graphical art.
> As long as it is computer related, doesn't accessing a site consititute
> normal use, keeping up with the field? It's hard to imagine that a company
> would have a problem with joining a community of interest to keep your edge
> sharp. I know that reading this group has definitely improved my ability to
> create 3D images because of all the stuff I've learned from people smarter
> than I (and lucky for me that is darned-near everyone!)

The company for which I work for doesn't share your point of view.

Unfortunately, things have been going a little more crazy than average 
over there, I hope things will settle in some time!...

Simon

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