On 25 Jun 1999, John Guest wrote:
> Subject: Re: [LINK] Who created the internet in Australia?
> Grant Bayley wrote:
> > Anyway, He's no longer on the list as of this afternoon.
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> The 2600 list operator undertakes not to reveal the identity of subscribers.
> This is confirmed in the welcome message and "who 2600". I have relied
> on this undertaking.
>
No such assertions/undertakings are made in the welcome message or any
server-supplied documentation upon your subscription to the list. You
are, however, correct in stating that the server software does not allow
subscriber listing. In any case, you reveal your identity each and every
time you post to the list. It's a moot point.
> You should be aware that I have cause of action under section 52 of
> the TPA due to your breach.
Last time I checked, 2600 Australia wasn't anything more than a website, a
mailing list and some guys that talk over coffee. We're certainly not, as
you suggest with your reference to the TPA, a "Corporation".
> It's interesting that the only known legal infraction by the nefarious
> hacker Grant Bayley is false and misleading conduct under the
> Trade Practices Act.
I jaywalked across George St the other night on the way to the 2600
meeting - does that count?
Grant
PS: I like the word "sagacious" better.
References:
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/tpa1974149/s52.html
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/tpa1974149/s4.html#corporation
http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?sagacious