Lessig Wagers His Job On Anti-Spam Theory

kien writes "Lawrence Lessig is betting his position at Stanford on his anti-spam legislative recommendations. From his blog:'First the analysis: Philip Jacob has a great piece about spam and RBLs. The essay not only identifies the many problems with RBLs, but it nicely maps a mix of strategies that could be considered in their place. But, alas, missing from the list is one I've pushed: A law requiring simple labeling, and a bounty for anyone who tracks down spammers violating the law. Here goes: So (a) if a law like the one I propose is passed on a national level, and (b) it does not substantially reduce the level of spam, then (c) I will resign my job. I get to decide whether (a) is true; Declan can decide whether (b) is true. If (a) and (b) are both true, then I'll do (c) at the end of the following academic year.' The Declan referred to in point (b) is Declan McCullagh." Update: 01/07 02:45 GMT by T : Speaking of whom, here is Declan's acceptance of Larry's bet.

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Check the story about Penn at the airport!

[Quila]

One of the sickest comedians on the planet is yet again fighting for our rights.

IN SOVIET RUSSIA^W^W the UK

[Duds]

Certinally so here. There's a catch-all known as "The Computer Misuse Act". It's basically ilegal to use any computer for anything without permission and it's broad enough to apply to todays clothes washers and microwaves

IN SOVIET RUSSIA

[Duds]

Made you look ;)