Potential Problems (continued)

· Excessive processing loads

o Problem: The server will quickly get overloaded in large systems because too many messages will be sent to “Anyone”

o Proposed solution: Have several “Anyone” servers (one for each division/department) with rules on each server designating when to forward messages to other servers

· Privacy

o The issues that are raised in conventional email systems are raised here

o Should rules be kept private?

o Should the system allow users to find out if other users receive certain message topics sent to “Anyone,” or how many people receive information on that topic?

· Conflicts of interest

o The system is best suited to environment with a common goal