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  Identity Theft
 
To the LUGNET membership, I have seen two blatant cases of identity theft in LUGNET newsgroups today (2001.05.24). This is in direct violation of the sections 'Acknowledgment and Acceptance of Terms of Use (6)' and 'Discussion Group Terms and (...) (23 years ago, 25-May-01, to lugnet.admin.terms) !! 
 
  Re: Identity Theft
 
As an addendum to my prior post, I have copied the relevant portions of the LUGNET TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT (Version 1.0.1, 7 Mar 2000) here. Remember, these are the rules and standards that each and every individual posting to LUGNET agrees to abide (...) (23 years ago, 25-May-01, to lugnet.admin.terms)
 
  Re: Identity Theft
 
(...) I don't know what the "blatant identity thefts" were, but: Do the feds _really_ want to hear about usenet posts with spoofed IDs? Not judging by the site that you linked to. Please point out the relevant part that I missed. A little more (...) (23 years ago, 25-May-01, to lugnet.admin.terms)
 
  Re: Identity Theft
 
(...) Specifically, an individual who has been banned for Violations of the TOS, and who continues to post under "stolen" identities. (...) This (violating the communities rules) is excactly why this individual's posting privileges were revoked in (...) (23 years ago, 25-May-01, to lugnet.admin.terms)
 
  Re: Identity Theft
 
In further addendum to my previous two posts, it has been requested that the relevant codes of law as pertain to identity theft be cited, and referenced on the Federal Trade Commission's web site. I have taken my own personal time to research and (...) (23 years ago, 26-May-01, to lugnet.admin.terms)
 
  Re: Identity Theft
 
(...) [snipped lots more] I think the problem here is that no fraud or theft has been committed (note IANAL!). The other regs you quoted implied a similar requirement. *However*, if paid membership were a requirement for posting, and the identity (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.admin.terms)
 
  Re: Identity Theft
 
(...) Kyle, You might want to check on your newsreader program...it seems to be holding messages you meant to post when the thread was fresh! ;?P Seriously though, Todd is working on stuff...that's as good as it can get, except for fighting the good (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.admin.terms)
 
  Re: Identity Theft
 
(...) I bet you know this and are just teasing Kyle, but I have to cite something in response to *one* of your posts! (URL) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.admin.terms)
 
  Re: Identity Theft
 
(...) (Yeah, I know that... 8?) ) I think I shall dub thee: *** Shiri Dori, The Duchess of Acronym and All-Around Swell Gal © *** Matt (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.admin.terms)
 
  Re: Identity Theft
 
(...) That's Dutchess, and you left out Castle World. g'night -Shiri (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.admin.terms)
 
  Re: Identity Theft
 
(...) Oops...actual typo that! OK, lets make it: Shiri Dori, The Dutchess of Acronym, The Princess of Castle World, Protector of the LUGNET Realm, and All-Around Swell Gal © Nighty-night! (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.admin.terms)
 
  Re: Identity Theft
 
(...) Offer accepted graciously. (Almost verbatim) (URL) (23 years ago, 17-Jun-01, to lugnet.admin.terms)
 
  Re: Identity Theft
 
(...) Yeah, yeah... ;] KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203, Windsor, Ontario, Canada (23 years ago, 17-Jun-01, to lugnet.admin.terms)
 
  Re: Identity Theft
 
(...) Sorry Kyle, I just couldn't resist. Actually, I've been waiting to use that joke for a while. You just got to be the lucky receipient. No harm, right? Matt (23 years ago, 17-Jun-01, to lugnet.admin.terms)
 
  Re: Identity Theft
 
(...) All your LEGO are belong to us! ;] KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203, Windsor, Ontario, Canada (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.admin.terms)
 
  Re: Identity Theft
 
(...) Do we need some sort of a 'freshness seal' ?? "best when posted by ccyy/mm/dd" or something? I know, I know, don't tell me. Some of my posts were already expired before I wrote them. (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.admin.terms, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
 
  Re: Identity Theft
 
(...) I think the issue with some of your posts is more to do with half-life than with shelf life. <GD&R> James (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
 
  Re: Identity Theft
 
(...) I knew they were explosive but I didn't think it was Nyew-cu-lear! ++Lar (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
 
  Re: Identity Theft
 
(...) It's your glowing reviews. James (thanks for the straight line) (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)

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