Subj : Re: PGP / GPG end to end encryption on FSNs
To   : Ganiman
From : Alonzo
Date : Wed Aug 16 2023 07:34 am

 Ga> Have any BBSs implemented support for PGP or GPG to allow for end-to-end
 Ga> encryption of messages, locally and over FTNs? I've used it in email for

I used PGP for a few years back in the 90s. It is really useful, but I don't think it should be used on an open system where you don't actually 
know every user personally. As the SysOp, I think we are responsible for
what is done on our bulletin boards. What if people were using your
board for nefarious purposes? Political, social, or whatever. What if
people were using your board to communicate plans for illegal actions?
Drug deals? Terrorist activity? Other violent acts? I think we should
be aware of what happens on our boards. It doesn't mean you need to
snoop on every user. If you have a private BBS and you all know each
other, I think PGP would be ok. As long as you all trust each other.

.... What do you mean, QWK? It took me over an hour to read!

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