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FTC vs. Open Relays, round 2
mbrain writes "PC World is reporting on a new federal program run by the FTC to close relays and proxies that serve as spam gateways. It's called 'Operation Secure Your Server'. The FTC will publicize this program by... sending tens of thousands of emails." I think it's a continuation of this program.
What I'd give to get that list
HOW'S MY POSTING? CALL 1-800-POSTING
If they send the mail to the address of an open mail server, they will be sending most of them to the hackers that have taken over the machines, won't they?
I remember when I was a kid ... My dad had an operation similar to this ... it was code named.
"Close the damned door, we ain't air conditioning the whole damned neighborhood."
That program was affective, dont see why this one won't be.
They couldn't come up with a better name, I mean isn't the whole point of government projects to confuse people as to what the the intent of the program is while tying in some patriotic theme.
Perhaps I might offer a bit of suggestion.
"Operation Cage the Free Eagle"
See, you got no idea what it really means, but it says Operation and includes "FREE and EAGLE", it must be good.
Ignore the "p2p is theft" trolls, they're just uninformed
Stop SPAM by sending thousands of emails? That's funny. ;-)
How did that joke go? "Fighting for peace is like fscking for virginity"?
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I can picture their email box now:
His Excellency, Minister Okufla BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Suzy Come see my naked webcam
Bill Gates Forward this message to receive $1000
Lotteries Administrator You're a winner
John Jones Credit Application Declined
FBI Your server is attracting the attention of our investigators
Yes sirree, they're going to be real sure to take that emailed warning seriously.
Well, why not? If your typing teacher (completely computer illiterate) thinks that she's just received an email from your administrator, warning her about a virus, and instructing her to search for and delete all infected files (those ending in .dll), then yes, you have a reason.
How did that joke go? "Fighting for peace is like fscking for virginity"?
I'm sure a lot of virgins run filesystem checks.
in the days when they didn't carry guns.
Stop, or I'll yell, "Stop" again!
This sentence is a lie.
Sometimes you really do have to fight to achieve peace.
Never. Surrender is always an option, even if it means suicide. It might not be a good option, but it's there.
Fucking for virginity is an oxymoron because fucking will never achieve virginity
Nonsense, your parents fuck and about 9 months later you are born a virgin. fucking -> virginity.