Re: Get your computer viruses here!

[Drsolly <drsollyp () drsolly com>]

On Wed, 28 Dec 2005, val smith wrote:

> Wow I'm surprised you gave up on me so quickly if you feel so strongly about
> the issue! Especially because you WERE having an effect. I was listening and
> thinking about what your saying. In formal debate thats usually a big first
> step.

It isn't actually my job to change your mind - that's your job.
 
> I guess what you haven't convinced me of yet is how "malware" is any
> different from any other object in existance which can be used for both good
> or evil. I could stand on the corner selling rocks which people could use to
> study or to bash someone over the head with. How is that much different?

You could stand on the corner selling heroin, which can be used for both 
good and evil. You'd have the same two problems, moral and legal.
 
> Just to be clear, in no way am I trying to "flame" you. I really do want a
> diversity of ideas and opinions but I like to keep a bit of humor in any
> debate. So please keep the thoughts coming, I'm greatly enjoying the
> discussion.

Yes, but what are you doing with this diversity, apart from not letting 
them change your actions?

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