p2p, anonymity and security

[235u at comcast.net (D.E. Chadbourne)]

Derek Martin wrote:

> On Thu, Mar 11, 2004 at 12:04:57AM -0500, Greg Rundlett wrote:
> 
>>I also want to get a general purpose p2p tool similar to Napster, for 
>>sharing ogg, mp3 or other multimedia files.  The number one prerequisite 
>>here is which tool/protocol offers the best anonymity.
> 
> 
> I feel obligated to point out that you are basically advertising in a
> relatively public forum your intention to violate Federal law.  This
> is rather a bad idea, particularly in today's climate.

hi.  mr. martin is 100% correct.  be very careful about your wording.  i 
got in a little trouble myself a few years back and there's a reason 
that the federal conviction rate is extremely high.  right and wrong 
have little to do with the issue, it's what the law says (and the 
limited power of judges with mandatory minimums and the sweeping power 
of federal prosecutors).  the wording of your email can easily be 
interpreted as you're going to break the law.  screw the feds, the riaa 
and bill, but don't screw yourself.  my $0.02.  good luck man.  -eric 
the wacko.


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