Re: VPN provider helped track down alleged LulzSec member

[James Condron <james () zero-internet org uk>]

On 29 Sep 2011, at 14:04, Valdis.Kletnieks () vt edu wrote:

> On Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:53:03 BST, Benji said:
>
> > Just because something is advertised as 'anonymous' doesnt mean it's 'so
> > anonymous you can break the law' and anyone using a EU/US-related country to
> > do this is either stupid or naive.
>
> There's also those servers that advertise "anonymous and likely to stay that
> way because we've bought a few corrupt government officials".  But if you're
> buying services from them, you''re neither stupid nor naive, and know *exactly*
> why you're doing business with them....

Yep, you're buying a service from someone who can then, by extension, be bought themselves. Theres no money in buying 
off officials, its coming from somewhere- usually the highest bidder.

Sounds pretty naive to me.

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