Subj : Re: DogBone
To   : Wilfred van Velzen
From : John Dovey
Date : Mon Jun 21 2021 15:05:40

  Re: Re: DogBone
  By: Wilfred van Velzen to John Dovey on Mon Jun 21 2021 18:46:26

 WV> It should be up to the node if he wants to be in your database or not. So
 WV> only add them when they send a /ADD (not on any command like the /HELP),
 WV> and delete them when they send the /DELETE.

Sure. That was the original plan. That's why I created the /ADD as a command.

 WV> That's not the same thing, and for instance the nodenumber remains in your
 WV> database.
True. As it happens, I think I explained this elsewhere/elsewhen, my intention is to import the Nodelist data anyway...

 WV> If you want the cooperation of sysops, you should leave them the freedom
 WV> of choice in these matters!
Sure.

 WV> That's something different, I choose to use a public media to voice my
 WV> oppinion. I didn't have the choice to be added to your database, and have
 WV> no idea what it will be used for and where it will be published.
I understand your concern, but feel that it's a little like worrying about the stable-door. That horse has already bolted. Your name and node number of public information and can be (and are) harvested, mangled, spindled and folded by whoever wants to do that. 

Ciao
John
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