[Mindjack Release] September 17, 2002 -- We're Back!

[Donald Melanson]

Mindjack Release, September 17, 2002
http://www.mindjack.com

Editor's Note:

Well, we're back from our summer hiatus -- rested and full of big 
ideas.  Despite appearances from the website, we did manage to get some 
substational work done on Mindjack over the summer.  We're brought on 
some new writers, who you'll be seeing shortly, and we've got a redesign 
in the works, which will launch in the next few weeks.

Of course none of this is easy, and we could really use your support.  
One easy way you can contribute is to buy a t-shirt.  They're only 15 
bucks and you'll be helping us spread the Mindjack name around the 
world.  Being a walking billboard never looked so good.

We also always welcome your feedback.  If there's something you think we 
should cover that we're not, let us know.  And if you've got a passion 
for digital culture and would like to write for Mindjack, or even just 
contribute to our weblog, drop me an email.

Donald Melanson
Editor-in-Chief

Current Issue:

DECONference
Ana Viseu Reports From Toronto

"The invitation for DECONference: DECONstructing DECONtamination read: 
“Decontamination prior to entry. Complimentary attire will be provided. 
Bring no valuables.” At 7PM around 60 conference attendees congregated 
outside a building in downtown Toronto and began submitting themselves 
to what would become a long line of bureaucratic procedures. The first 
one was familiar and benign: a line up. It took more than an hour for 
all of us to be registered, and sign a two page document waiving all our 
rights while attending the event.

Each of us was then asked to take off the shoes, put them in a clear 
plastic bag and wear a “Evidence” tag which indicated the degree to 
which we were contaminated in four possible states: Minor, Delayed (can 
follow simple commands), Immediate (life threatening injury) and Morgue."

http://www.mindjack.com/events/decon.html