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Re: Schneier: ISPs should bear security burden
- From: Owen DeLong
- Date: Thu Apr 28 17:50:14 2005
> When I sign up for an internet account, does the fine print say that I am
> to accept all garbage pouring out of the RJ-45...? Why should it be the
> recipients job to filter all incoming traffic?
>
No... You should, for an appropriate fee, be able to find an ISP that will
filter whatever you request them to filter. My point is that I oppose
filtration by default.
> When my PC grabs an IP address, I'd expect to see zero traffic from the
> world unless I make a request for content. Only then should I see traffic
> and only the content I requested.
So, when you take a ride on the subway, you expect not to be exposed to
any random germs floating about in the atmosphere? You live in a very
interesting world.
Owen
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