(scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org): Opinions of Wikileaks in the wake of its publication of tens of thousands of classified US diplomatic cables certainly varies. Some have noted that it’s hard to claim the cables were terribly secret since 2-3 million government employees have clearance to see this level of “secret” document, and 500,0000 of these people have access to the Secret Internet Protocol Network (SIPRnet) where the cables were stored. Others have pointed to the embarrassment and erosion of trust associated with their release as an obstacle to American diplomatic efforts. No matter your opinion, one aspect of the swirl of stories emanating from the Wikileaks diplomacy scandal should trouble publishers and librarians alike — the fact that service providers like Amazon and PayPal are backing away from Wikileaks, invoking “terms of service” and “acceptable use policies” to justify their actions.
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