[Imc] tracking

[Brian Hagy]

boy, this is opening a huge can of concerns.  To do something like this
without concensus is gonna create some problems.  If you were sys admining
for your stuff, that's one thing.  but to start IP tracking for IMC stuff
without IMC input is not ok.  many of the people who post to the IMC
newswire expect that this (IP logging) is not occuring.  to do so without
notice is off-kilter for what the imc is about.

don't get me wrong, i understand the importance of keeping the server
secured.  but to change the state of the IMC website, without at least
engaging in a dialogue first with, well, anyone (at minimum tech, at
maximum, the imc general list) is dangerous.  of course, i know you well
enough to know you don't intend anything malicious or "conspiratorial" by
your actions.  however, do realize your actions are part of a community
(which i trust you already are aware) who desire concerns to be addressed
before an action happens, rather than after.

i await the report on sunday (or any discussion in between).

brian



On Tue, 23 Jul 2002, Zachary C. Miller wrote:

> IP tracking on our newswire has been temporarily enabled, by sysadmin
> decision, to investigate a possible security issue. A report will be
> made to Steering by Sunday at which time a timeline for when tracking
> will be shut off will be issued unless it has already been shut off.
>
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