Re: Why is IRC still around?

[shrek <shr3kst3r () gmail com>]

Oh, crap s/Get/Why not/

Sorry


On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 12:49:32 -0600, shrek <shr3kst3r () gmail com> wrote:
> Even better idea: Get "sunset" internet!!!!1
>
> /me just solved problems 1-5
>
> On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 12:40:26 -0500, Danny <nocmonkey () gmail com> wrote:
> > Well, it sure does help the anti-virus (anti-malware) and security
> > consulting business, but besides that... is it not safe to say that:
> >
> > 1) A hell of a lot of viruses/worms/trojans use IRC to wreck further havoc?
> > 2) A considerable amount of "script kiddies" originate and grow through IRC?
> > 3) A wee bit of software piracy occurs?
> > 4) That many organized DoS attacks through PC zombies are initiated through IRC?
> > 5) The anonymity of the whole thing helps to foster all the illegal
> > and malicious activity that occurs?
> > The list goes on and on...
> >
> > Sorry to offend those that use IRC legitimately (LOL - find something
> > else to chat with your buddies), but why the hell are we not pushing
> > to sunset IRC?
> >
> > What would IT be like today without IRC (or the like)? Am I narrow
> > minded to say that it would be a much safer place?
> >
> > ...D
> >
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