Subj : FSP-10xx-1: BBSID Kludge Specification
To   : August Abolins
From : Michiel van der Vlist
Date : Sun Dec 31 2023 03:37 pm

Hello August,

On Saturday December 30 2023 18:47, you wrote to me:

 AA> Even a kludge that is implemented in this in-the-clear system
 AA> as FTN is, is fraught with security issues.  Anyone in the
 AA> chain of transfer can manipulate a message header kludge to
 AA> point something untowardly or inappropriate.

I do not see the problem. The .GIF files are stored locally on the system of the receiver. In a directory that is under full control of the sysop of that system. Even if the kludge were altered on the way what clould possible happen other that that the picture of the wrong person is displayed om the reader's screen?


Cheers, Michiel

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