Ars Electronica Festival · 1996
The Church of Scientology vs. The Net
by Ron Newman
🏆 Honorary Mention · Prix Ars Electronica 1996
In 1996, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “The Church of Scientology vs. The Net” by Ron Newman (Net Based Art) with a Honorary Mention.
The Church of Scientology is a religious cult which has unwisely decided to declare war against the Usenet and Internet communities. Since December of 1994, this Church and its followers have committed numerous acts that are hostile to the spirit of free speech on the Net.
About Ron Newman
Ron Newman worked as a computer programmer in the MIT Media Lab, now he is working for New Frontiers Information Corporation, doing World Wide Web work. The Good Net-Keeping Seal of Approval for Usenet Software is a set of standards he is trying to promote…
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