Joined: 11 Nov 2005 Posts: 26093 Location: Texas, USA
RogerLacroix wrote:
PeterPotkay wrote:
Use SSL or an Exit to control who can use the channel.
Exactly. A UserID in the MCAUSER field of the channel is silly without using SSL or a security exit.
But at least anyone from the 5th floor who asked to get a miniskirt and heels out of the supply cupboard would be refused. I accept anyone from the 6th floor would be allowed to do so, even if the person in question was a 6' football player.
I feel we're dancing on the head of a pin here. I think everyone here agrees that just using an MCAUser is not a complete security solution. I think everyone here agrees that using SSL or a security exit is a good thing to do.
But I still think that an experienced person describing the use of MCAUser as "silly" runs the risk of misleading an inexperienced reader. Escpecially given the demonstrated ability of such people not to fully read text placed in front of them. _________________ Honesty is the best policy.
Insanity is the best defence.
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