>1) Michel communicated to John that, basically, the IP address where John works would be blocked from UT access. John requested that other individuals at the client location be allowed to access the UT. Michel’s e-mail response to John’s request was the following:
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>“the answer is no. Their entire two Class C are blocked for lifetime duration of UT. No negotication will occur. It’s part of the context, they have provided you access to the Internet which lead you access to our services. In such a context, they are also included in the loop.”
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A four step recovery program:

Step 1. Block IP Address

Step 2. Block access for the state of Pennsylvania

Step 3. Block access for the United States

Step 4. Block access for the World!

The entire episode and its results are distasteful. I do not make the rules and appreciate what others have said. Michel’s decision is authoritarian. The decision to place someone in front of a firing squad has been made and the orders carried out. We are now enjoying the smoke and aftermath of the event.

Hopefully all of this will be diminished with the passage of time. However, I am sure it will leave a sour taste in the mouths of many.

Tom