Re: Clueless service restrictions (was RE: Anti-spam System Idea)

[itojun () itojun org (Jun-ichiro itojun Hagino)]

> In message <20040217201751.5B25F5DDEA () segue merit edu>, "Tony Hain" writes:
> > The Internet has value because it allows arbitrary interactions where new
> > applications can be developed and fostered. The centrally controlled model
> > would have prevented IM, web, sip applications, etc. from ever being
> > deployed. If there are any operators out there who still understand the
> > value in allowing the next generation of applications to incubate, you need
> > to push back on this tendency to limit the Internet to an 'approved' list of
> > ports and service models.
>
> Thank you.  You've got it exactly right.  

        Thank you Tony, i was trying to comment but you made the exact point
        i was trying to make.

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