It was fun to see those clips, and I would like to see the whole video some time.

As I have mentioned to others, when I saw the glasses i was wearing back then i thought "Wow, those probably prevented me from getting laid more than once."

The WELL was a major institution in my life for many years - I have been using it from late 1987 to this day, and still several of my close friends are people I met on or because of The WELL, including the unique Dr. Are We Really, who officiated at my marriage.

The WELL is where I learned Unix, and about the Internet (back in 1991) and a huge amount about social systems, community relations, business operations, governance (I worked there from 1991-94) and other important matters.

When I was lucky enough to write a book on Unix, in 2002 I dedicated it to David Hawkins, (dhawk) an important figure on The WELL who taught me my first multi-part Unix command line. David passed away in July 2000.

I recall (tex), that is John Coate, explaining to Gail Williams and I, how sometimes one has to simply soak up what people are saying and doing, and then go somewhere else and squeeze it out.
Very Postelian that.

I think maybe we should stage something for the premier of this movie - maybe a "Hoffman v. Hoffman" re-match or something.

I too am/was a fan of Abbie. I read "Steal This Book" back in the late 70's when Abbie was underground, and saw him speak at an even in around 1980 or so after he resurfaced.

Abbie had great insights into the nature of mass communications, and of how to inspire and activate individuals.