Researchers Now Pulling Out of DEF CON In Response To Anti-Fed Position

darthcamaro writes "Earlier today it, Slashdot had a story about DEF CON's position on not allowing U.S. Federal agents to attend the annual hacking conference. We're now starting to see the backlash from the hacker community itself with at least two well respected hackers pulling out of the DEF CON speaking sessions so far: "'The issue we are struggling with, and the basis of our decision, is that we feel strongly that DEF CON has always presented a neutral ground that encouraged open communication among the community, despite the industry background and diversity of motives to attend,' security researcher Kevin Johnson wrote. 'We believe the exclusion of the "feds" this year does the exact opposite at a critical time.'" Meanwhile, Black Hat welcomes Federal attendees; this year's conference will feature as a speaker former NSA head Keith Alexander.

Comments

Re: Fuck 'em

[adolf]

So can solitude.

But I like roads, bridges, and military protection.

Re: Fuck 'em

[Khyber]

"But I like Roads"

So build your own. It's not that hard. Even my crippled ass can lay some concrete and asphalt.

"bridges"

Well, guess what? If you passed basic geometry and maybe took a little wood/metal shop class, building one shouldn't be an issue at all. But you like solitude so why would you build one, since that just invites people?

'Military Protection'

Son, if you don't have your own arsenal and at least a few home-rigged explosives, you're not worth your user name or worth being called American.