the editors

From our cozy cradle in the Internet we often ponder the good and the not-so-good that's available at the end of our fingers. While opening opportunities to acquire knowledge and foster connections old and new, the net can also allow for exploitation under the cloak of cyber-anonymity and the passing on of inaccurate information passing as fact. So, caveat emptor (surfer beware). In this issue we're including a couple of articles for people who may be using the Internet as an adjunct or alternative to other forms of therapy with some practical ways to keep you safe.

A fond hail and farewell to our founding publisher Ann Kerr whose vision and energy put Flushed in motion four years ago. Although she's moved from Sheena's Place, she'll always remain a friend and supporter. And a warm welcome to Anne Elliot, new Program Director and Flushed publisher, who joined us in June.

As always, thanks to our creative contributors, the wonderful members of the editorial collective and to you out there for reading Flushed.

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See you in 2007 with the Winter issue.