>He's posting from: 81.131.90.21 which is: dial81-131-90-21.in-addr.btopenworld.com at this date and
>time: 8 Mar 2003 13:32:27 -0800
dum-dee-dum
>also: 213.122.239.129 Which is: host213-122-239-129.in-addr.btopenworld.com at this date and time:
>8 Mar 2003 14:51:24 -0800
blah, blah, blah, blah
>Now, when I was a network admin here in the US, one of our employees received a threatening email.
I have NOT threatened ANYONE
>Using information like that posted above, we contacted the sender's ISP and asked them to save
>their access
server
>logs. Then we involved the authorities, who issued a subpoena for the name and account information
>of the user dialed in to that IP address
at
>that time. The information was then released to the police, who
visited
>this peron in uniform at his place of employment. They then told the person he'd threatened his
>identity (for their own protection).
That last sentence doesn't make sense "...he'd threatened his identity....." ??????
>This person also complained to the sender's employer, since he'd been
dialed
>in to the internet from his office during business hours. He ended up writing a formal letter of
>apology and "resigning" from his position
by
>the end of the week.
I don't know how to write letters.
I don't have a position to resign from.
>In order for the police to be involved, the posting has to (1) volate the law and (2) be in their
>jursdiction. I don't think the law has
been
>broken, and I certainly don't know any police with jursdiction in England.
I HAVE NOT BROKEN ANY LAWS.
INFACT, IF YOU HAVE READ MY LEGAL DISCLAIMERS, AND ANY LETTER OF ANY WORD IN ANY OF MY MESSAGES EVER
POSTED FROM THE ABOVE MENTIONED IP ADDRESS YOU HAVE ENTERED INTO AN ELECTRONIC, LEGALLY BINDING
CONTRACT THAT VOIDS YOUR RIGHT TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST ME FOR ANY MATERIAL POSTED IN ANY ANY
MESSAGE IN ANY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. so there ! Ha !
>Another way to obtain these records via subpoena in the US is to sue. Not sure how that works in
>the UK either.
It doesn't - there is no such stupid "law"
>Yet another option is to share his behaviour (UK spelling!) with his ISP. Here's their Usenet
>Acceptable use policy:
> USENET - Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Introduction
>
> Participating successfully in the various newsgroups that make up the Usenet news system is mostly
> a matter of common sense and extending courtesy to other participants. The vast majority of BT's
> customers understand what is appropriate and will have no difficulties in conforming to this AUP.
>
> Regrettably, there are occasions when unacceptable ( abusive ) articles are posted. For some
> examples of what is considered "abuse" please see the sections titled; "A guide to avoiding USENET
> abuse " and "Example Newsgroup charter ".
>
> This Usenet AUP is based on current "best Internet industry practice" and draws on the collective
> experience of Usenet users, service providers and the owners and administrators of computer
> networks which are used to exchange Usenet articles across the Internet community.
>
> Although it is not always obvious whether abuse is innocent, inadvertent or intentional, you must
> not post articles which cause annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety to other participants.
>
> Always remember that what is acceptable in one part of the world may be regarded as offensive in
> another. Since the Internet links many different countries great care must be taken to avoid
> giving offence. The right to freedom of expression is recognised and healthy debate is encouraged.
> However, inflammatory language is not necessary to express strongly held views. What Action Will
> BT Take?
>
> BT will not tolerate abusive behaviour by its customers, which could adversely affect other
> Internet users or jeopardise BT's position within the Usenet community.
>
> Compliance with this Acceptable Use Policy is a contractual requirement. If you fail to do so,
> your service may be suspended or terminated.
>
> The offending material may be removed without prior notice/explanation. Customers who engage in
> abusive behaviour will be notified that their behaviour is unacceptable and may have their
> accounts suspended or terminated if such behaviour continues. Account Restoration
>
> A suspended account may be restored, at BT's sole discretion, upon receipt of a written
> undertaking by the abuser not to post any further abusive articles. All cases are, however,
> considered by BT on their individual merits.
>To complain directly to his ISP about abusive behaviour, see:
>I seem to be missing an aweful lot here - WHAT ABUSIVE BEHAVIOUR ?
>To whom have I caused abuse ?
>
http://www.btopenworld.com/helpnb/contactus/security
>Be sure include at least one of his messages, and include all of the message headers.
>Won't his daddy be mad when his btopenworld account is suspended
because
>of little ecce's antics?
DUHHHHHHHHHH, can't I just sign up with another usenet provider ?
What about if I start posting from my local library - they have over 50 computers there.
Can't I use my brother's computer?
Or my sister's computer?
Or my cat's computer?
or my dog's computer?
>Happy troll slaying, all!
BT may well kick my ass, but I don't care because they are a bunch of idiots anyway - plus I doubt
if they will because they're strapped for cash.