Email is inherently insecure. There is no way to prevent impersonations even
in one-to-one emails, not to mention mailing lists. The only way to ensure
reasonable authenticity is to utilize digital certificates, PGP, etc.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Caleb Kow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Marc Schneiders" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "William X. Walsh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 1:58 AM
Subject: RE: Re[5]: Just WHO IS Bruce P.?


> Hi everyone,
>
> Can OpenSRS take some measures to prevent such "impersonations" from
> happening? I personally would suggest a restricted mailing list *only* for
> active RSPs, probably access by invitation only. This way we can know who
is
> posting to the list and (possibly try to) eliminate irresponsible
comments,
> flames, accusations etc. more effectively.
>
> Just my $0.02 worth :)
>
> Cheers
>
> Caleb Kow
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> http://www.fusionserve.com/


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