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Old 08-02-2004, 14:55   #14
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Re: Shoot the messenger NOW ! (internet regulation) ...

Anonimity on the net is a misnomer as far as i'm concerned ... every single packet of TCP/IP information has a sender/receiver address in the overhead. If someone wanted to track your activity, all they need is resource's, time and access to your ISP's log files.

Traceability should be easy enough for police forces but too expensive for the typical net vandal, such as spammers and infecters. It's all about balance at the end of the day.

Too little regulation and net vandals will, I assure you, grind the whole internet to a halt in which case freedom of expression is denied. Too much regulation and you end up with a goon squad in uniform knocking on your door with a big heavy object.

Police are more accountable to the public than the vandals could ever be.
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