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Old 06-18-2008, 03:39 PM   #263
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I'm specifically NOT speaking in such absolutes. I have frequently used the phrase "some security," to make it clear that no system will be 100% secure. "Some security" brings risk to a manageable level, making it possible to transact business, accept some level of loss, and still make a profit.
Then what is your point?
Where is the actual problem in the darknet and the current laws?
Are you selling e-books? Yes. Do you see a great impact of having your books on the darknet? No.
So ... it is possible to transact business and still make a profit.

Okay, interpret me as being silly and slow: What is the problem with the current law and system? The concrete probleme.

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FACT: It was funded partially by the U.S. military, and partially by other federal government agencies. It was created by university scientists seeking ways to share research data.
It originated in the ARPAnet - a military institution. But yes, one of the problems is, that the original technology was never designed for a network that large. Another problem are national laws and governments meddling in the technology and the evolution of the network. But this is OT.

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Most? No. The most extreme and infamous... yes. And again, you are referring to the most extreme cases to make your point.
Nope. The percentage of hackers getting caught is higher then the percentage of e.g. store-thiefes getting caught.
The same for viral designers.
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