Comment Re:Scary stuff... (Score 1) 144
(snip)Has anyone any idea just how well the public understands the Hacker/Cracker difference? How much work do we have in this field? Perhaps we can harness the Net itself to find out. Maybe a poll in the right place, or a letter to everyone you know asking them to ask their family and neighbors to see if they understand the difference...We ought to get started.(/snip)
Naw, just send 3 of your friends an e-mail to the tune of:
"The cDc and 2600 have decided that the portion of the public that knows the correct definitions of the words 'hacker' and 'cracker' should be rewarded. They are also testing out a new e-mail tracking program, and have decided to use this to reward the people whom they feel deserve it. Define the words 'hacker' and 'cracker', and then forward this message along with your definition to all of your friends. If you're right, 2600 and the cDc will mail you $5000 plus $5 for every person you sent the letter to."
Then read all the definitions in the letter when you eventually get it back.
Naw, just send 3 of your friends an e-mail to the tune of:
"The cDc and 2600 have decided that the portion of the public that knows the correct definitions of the words 'hacker' and 'cracker' should be rewarded. They are also testing out a new e-mail tracking program, and have decided to use this to reward the people whom they feel deserve it. Define the words 'hacker' and 'cracker', and then forward this message along with your definition to all of your friends. If you're right, 2600 and the cDc will mail you $5000 plus $5 for every person you sent the letter to."
Then read all the definitions in the letter when you eventually get it back.
