ironweasel
Weezy
join:2000-09-13
Belen, NM
1 edit | Awaiting the French version of ChexSystems for ISP's.
Chexsystems, for those of you unfamiliar with it, is similar to the big 3 credit reporting agencies.
What I'm waiting for is some sort of national database that France will use to keep track of these "three strikes pirates" .
You rack up "three strikes" with one ISP, your name goes into the database, and when you apply for service with another ISP, they in turn check the database to see if you're on the naughty list.
Any bets how long it takes for someone in this country to jump on the bandwagon?
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Stumbles
join:2002-12-17
Port Saint Lucie, FL
| Lol.... man I can just envision spammers drooling at the mouth over this one. I don't think the French government realizes just what can of worms they are about to open.
I can see it now, spammers targeting specific IPs with all sorts of laden emails telling people what they need do. |
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jc100
join:2002-04-10
2 edits | Well lucky the idiot in this country doesn't have much longer (U.S.) but hell we could get worse, who knows. That said, a national DB is a hackers, identity theft, etc wet dream. Hell, look at how many laptops, HDDS, and systems have been lost or compromised in the U.S. alone. This data allows for someone to rip off that person's identity, steal their credit, or spend away on their accounts. Whomever advocates for any national system needs to be wacked across the head so common sense can enter. Sadly, people are all too willing to give up freedoms these days with grand promises that never pan out or originate from fear alone. In this case, to pander to the lobbyists whose agendas are a bit off mark. |
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