Robert: yo me: sup Robert: just got a gig, will be running the west coast operation of this: Robert: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/aol-launch-huffington-post-streaming-network-286644 Robert: would love to have you doing some appearances and such me: absolutely Robert: you'd actually make a great host Robert: but that's a full time gig, requires vetting/background check etc. Robert: which might not be your thing Robert: but i'd love to have you as a go to on all sorts of issues for the people there Robert: privacy/politics/bullshit Robert: wikiworld me: I'd be entirely up for any sort of gig on that to the extent that it wouldn't be problematic on your end me: But I'm under investigation by the FBI, and I just don't know how principles would feel about that me: Whatever I can do to facilitate any coverage of some of the trends we've been working to uncover, let me know me: There are certain things that have been discovered that we could give to you exclusively if you'd be able to make a splash about them me: But anyway, I don't think I could pass any sort of vetting at this point me: But would be happy to do whatever I realistically could to help get these issues attention Robert: you are exactly what i'm looking for. i want to change the fucking game with this network, and that's what the boss wants as well Robert: and you as an expert/guest doesn't present a problem at all. me: Certainly. You seen this? http://www.buzzfeed.com/mhastings/congressmen-seek-to-lift-propaganda-ban me: We should talk more about this soon, I'm about to go on "Anonymous radio" to talk about some of these issues we've been pursuing with Project PM Robert: “ties the hands of America’s diplomatic officials, military, and others by inhibiting our ability to effectively communicate in a credible way.” Robert: orwell wept me: indeed, eh? me: apparently credibility requires high-end techno black op propaganda, delivered through channels that hide the originator Robert: "see, if we aren't allowed to lie, how can we be credible" he said, tearing the english language's head off and shitting down its neck me: heh me: good to know that there are still some people like you out on the media barricades Robert: well, i just got a big fucking megaphone Robert: and bosses who are willing to back me me: that's exactly what's needed Robert: and the guests on the show will be all over the place--via skype/google hangout Robert: etc Robert: so we can get voices from EVERYWHERE Robert: i'd love to do an arab spring/technology segment or three, for instance, talk to relevant people from tunisia/egypt, plus tech anonymous people etc. having a conversation about what really happened Robert: and the producers/hosts on the show are going to be young/smart and knowledgeable about their topics Robert: or i will hurt them. me: you'll definitely want to talk to Slim Amanou me: I'll give you his contact info Robert: cool Robert: yeah, i'm settling in next week so then i'll want a full rundown from you of who i should reach out to Robert: and anon types who wish to remain anon can do so me: he was an Anon, in Tunisia, helped start OpTunisia, was arrested, later become Minister of Youth and Sport but then resigned when new provisional government started advancing censorship Robert: wow Robert: cool/sad me: Yes, I'll start thinking of others who would be good guests, and who could help to ensure that you guys have access to whatever stories aren't getting the play they deserve, etc Robert: that's what i need. i can be your conduit for exposure and you can be my conduit to interesting people. me: absolutely, that's perfect