31 May
2004
31 May
'04
2:50 a.m.
What? Please read about it first.
I guess it's evolved somewhat since the last time I read about it. OTOH I still see it as a 'kludge', not a solution. The permanent long-term solution would involve a significant improvement in end-user security (which is probably never going to happen) and some laws against unauthorised use of other people's computers particularly when that unauthorised use involves spam, denial of service, or other antisocial activities. However, those laws are useless if not enforced. A large percentage of the spam I get now is already in flagrant violation of one or more existing laws. Will more laws make the slightest difference?