Hyper-mediation

The Internet is growing steadily. Its true size and limits are not known. Surfing the Internet is a complex cruise--it is really a steady stream of cyber-consciousness that passes through the surfer's computer screen, punctuated by frequent jumps from one site to the next. There are endless pathways through the Internet, and for each site visited, there are numerous pages missed, and numerous alternative directions to turn next.

The Internet has been so far mostly self-organizing and, to a lesser extent, self-controlling. This is how it should be and should remain. But self-organized systems are never simple systems, and the enormous complexity of the Internet presents itself as a huge challenge and puzzle for the surfer every time she or he logs onto the web.

Hyper-net Services are primarily and fundamentally engaged in developing resources for hyper-mediation of the Internet--providing services that assist the average and serious surfer in her or his e-resources invested in web-surfing. The overall aim of Hyper-net services is to increase the efficiency, quality, and net productive gain of the surfer's experiences over the Internet.

While inter-mediation services offer a tremendous potential for taking advantage of surfers and for gaining large profits, the rise to dominance and extensive/intensive development of such services are also likely to cause great damage to the self-organizing features of the Internet. On the other hand, the freedom and relative openness of the Internet ensures so far that there will always be competition that will be to the net benefit of the modal surfer. Even relatively small companies like Omniprise can compete intelligently and effectively with huge, administratively managed concerns.

It is therefore important that the bulk of Hyper-net services are free to the surfer to utilize. Paid services are restricted to specialized functions that require extra professional time for individual clients who want to improve and develop their overall Internet performance.