Subj : Re: Stupid Sysops & Nonstandard Ports
To   : MRO
From : dragon
Date : Sun Apr 03 2022 22:07:12

Subject: Re: Stupid Sysops & Nonstandard Ports
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On 4/3/2022 4:04 PM, MRO wrote:
>    Re: Stupid Sysops & Nonstandard Ports
>    By: dragon to DOVE-Net.Synchronet_Discussion on Sun Apr 03 2022 12:12 pm
> 
>   > The use of nonstandard ports is a good first part of a layered security
>   > system in that it filters out the script kiddies and those scanning for
>   > "low hanging fruit".  Will it protect against a targeted attack and/or
> 
> that's your opinion.
> 
>   > "low hanging fruit".  Will it protect against a targeted attack and/or
>   > experienced hackers?  No.
> 
> it won't protect against anything.
> 
> i've had all my bbses up for many many years on standard ports.
> they get attacks like everyone else.
> 
> bbses don't get attacked any more than anybody else that run services on the internet and they arent crippled.
> 
> your opinion is foolish and poorly thought out.
> running a bbs on a non standard port just makes it more difficult for the user to find the system and visit it.  the most successful bbses that have been on the internet in over 20 years have not ran on a nonstandard port.
> 
> I think you are just using this threat as a shill advertisement for your site.
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So far you've called me foolish and stupid on multiple occasions.  At 
first I thought you were just an ass, but this last suggestion that my 
opinion on using nonstandard ports is somehow a contrivance to get 
people to visit my website is laughable.

I was sincerely trying to help the original poster.  I don't see how you 
connected that with me trying to increase usage of my website.  In fact, 
I hope no one with your level of negativity comes anywhere near it.

Now, be so kind as to fuck off.

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