| Re: Ping DOC |
used smiths, dirt cheap |
| bobsmith (bob@smith.com) |
2009/03/19 18:10 |
Ok, I'll bite. I don't like the email idea but if that's what you prefer
send the list to auto378860@hushmail.com please.
NP-f31 wrote in news:fmknr4d8esrgvkhknu47eka0bk5q9d08n0@4ax.com:
> On Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:49:38 -0600 (MDT), NickatNight
> <nobody@pseudo.borked.net> wrote:
>
>>Doc
>> Why not post the list here? By having everyone email you, you are
>>creating a trail should your email (or theirs) be compromised.
Besides,
>>if someone wanted to spam or troll, they could email you, get the list,
>>and do it any way. Posting the list here is the safest way to do it.
>> For example:
>>alt. b. chakotay
>
> Hi Nick,
>
> Doing it this way keeps the trolls and spammers at a distance from new
> or 'secret' groups. This method works. Have you seen any troll
> activity in this group? I haven't, aside from a cop in Arizona, but
> then I suppose he and the other trolls are in my killfilter and I
> wouldn't notice. But I haven't seen anyone else replying to trolls. I
> don't see any spam in this group either. Spammers are creatures of
> habit, why else would they continue to litter long dead groups? They
> are not interested in the society and goings on in here, they are
> advertising.
>
> I delete the e-mails I get after I answer them, otherwise my inbox
> would have been blocked a long time ago.
>
> Here is the MAIN reason:
>
> If I openly posted the list of every active group the posters would
> ALL hate me and stop posting. Remember, it's THEIR butts on the line.
> Making us hard to find is the point. No, I think others would tell
> you that your solution is NOT a good idea.
>
> E-mailing a text list of usenet groups is not illegal. Your usenet
> provider does it every time you refresh your group list. I am simply
> providing a service to folks who are curious, but may not have the
> expertise to protect themselves. I have spent nearly ten years in
> these groups building a reputation as someone who cares and is
> (fairly) reasonable. You don't have to trust me, and my feelings
> aren't hurt.
>
> The reason I suggested using hushmail is because the message is
> encrypted on both ends and anyone trying to intercept the messages
> would have to have my encryption key and that of the initiating
> mailer. Once again, sending a note that says, 'Hi Doc, may I have your
> list please?' isn't illegal and would not raise an eyebrow anymore
> than asking me for Chocolate Cake recipes.
>
> Stay Safe,
>
> Doc
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