From: "Robert Comer" 

> Actually, it would be fairly likely. The staffer that actually accessed
the
> information wouldn't likely be shouting from the tree tops where he got
> their info, so the further removed from him the less likely the original
> source would be known to subsequent recipients.

True, but wouldn't you question the origin of information like this and
base your disclosure of such information based on that?

- Bob Comer


"Mark Hessey"  wrote in message
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>
> "Robert Comer"  wrote in message
> news:4013e9b9$1{at}w3.nls.net...
> > > Well, I'm sure the acts are unethical, but whether they're illegal is
> > > another matter.
> >
> > No, it's illegal to hack a computer right now.....
>
> As I read it, there was no hacking going on, at least from the perspective
> of illegal outside access, they shared the server and the directory was
> available to any who called it up. But, that's a minor point anyway, we
> agree:
>
> > >Regardless all parties aware of, or involved in the access
> > > should be penalized.
> >
> > At least we agree on that. 
> >
> > >However, it is also possible that someone using the
> > > information is/was entirely unaware of the nature of the source.
> >
> > Possibly, but not real likely.
>
> Actually, it would be fairly likely. The staffer that actually accessed
the
> information wouldn't likely be shouting from the tree tops where he got
> their info, so the further removed from him the less likely the original
> source would be known to subsequent recipients.
>
>

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