On Thu, 2008-01-24 at 16:20 -0500, Jacques B. wrote: > On Jan 24, 2008 4:15 PM, Bazooka Joe <fastfish@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > ahh, all true. But if we all ran open wireless networks then the cops > > would know that this could be an open network and would handle it > > differently. Right now they assume one ip one person because people > > like you keep it that way. > > > > > #1 - You will not get everybody to run open wireless APs. Most people > recognize the insecurities and potential harmful consequences of that. > > #2 - So you are suggesting we should make things more difficult for > police to track down pedophiles, people launching DDOS, spammers, etc? > Make it yet more convenient for these people to further hide their > activities? ---- I suppose we could get into a deep philosophical discussion about how our governments want us to be scared because it helps keep us under control versus a free/open society where people are expected to behave with respect. Let's not go down the path of pedophiles, mother rapers, father rapers, terrorists, etc. Ultimately, it has nothing to do with Fedora. Your both right...I like Bazooka Joe's thinking. There are some communities that have sought to create wireless zones for everyone. Craig
