the first new network

network exceptionalism

freedom of the press

freedom of worship

mother of exiles, everyone is welcome

equal opportunity for all

equality before the rules

do it yourself attitude

we govern ourselves

limited government

right to source code

highly educated users

you own your work

the startup dream

the land of opportunity

proud to be a netizen

a beacon of liberty to the internet

We have it in our power to begin the internet over again. The birthday of a global network is at hand...

the last best hope of the internet