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Posted By: Joann

Jeff,

I agree that it will take some time to see if it works. I guess that's why I posted the follow up a few minutes ago linking to REA's committment to sign on. I think REA participation is key - it sets the stage, has one of the major players staking out a clear and early position, and prevents a "let's see if anyone else will be first" stance among the players. Good for Rob, and good for MEARS.

I also think that any efforts to clear up some of the issues internally is far preferable to waiting for a government agency to step in. No particular reason, but I'd rather see the problems internally managed.

Finally, I think in many ways I'm an idealist. I love the idea of this. I am impressed that a well-known company has publicly put its self interest (getting any and all business) on the line for the sake of pursuing a principle. I take most of what I read at face value unless I have reason to distrust it, and reading the two MEARS links (the policy and then the reasons behind it) at face value was a refreshing experience.

Joann

Yes yes - I'm going right now to look up the spelling of publicly, and will correct it shortly if it's wrong.