[HacktionLab] general proposal to network x

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On 11/01/11 18:24, mark wrote:
> I think that it's a good idea in general.
> 
> If we're going to sign off as Indymedia we should specifically identify
> the sites we know really DO respect users anonymity: London, Northern,
> Nottingham & Bristol. Otherwise people might assume that we're talking
> about indymedia.org.uk, which records IPs and user_agent strings, and we
> wouldn't want to give anyone the impression that publishing there would
> protect their privacy.


I'm new here, so forgive my asking: what's the justification for
indymedia.org.uk logging IP addresses and user_agent strings? I'm quite
surprised to read that, to be honest.

 ~ ITS

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> M.
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> On Tue, 2011-01-11 at 15:03 +0000, m3shrom wrote:
>> hi there,
>>
>> I reckon we should make a bit of a proposal to network x which can be
>> built around the tech tools for activists booklet.
>>
>> Personally I think it makes sense to keep it pretty vague and
>> 'aspirational'
>>
>> Here's an attempt at it.
>>
>> --//--
>>
>> General Proposal from Hacktionlab / Indymedia / Aktivix
>>
>> Our proposal is that Network X should encourage the use of
>> communications tools which make it more difficult for the prosecution
>> and or surveillance of those organising or attending activities.
>>
>> An additional proposal is to dissuade member groups or try to move away
>> from using online organising tools which keep a track of your details
>> and can be taken away from you.
>>
>> A technical summary of what this means in practice can be found in the
>> Tech Tools for Activists leaflet which will be distributed at the
>> gathering. There’s an updated version here.
>> http://www.booki.cc/tech-tools-for-activists/_full
>>
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