> > > This would be only true if LL was to *guarantee* that the listed viewer > can *actually* be trusted, which is *not* the case with the current > implementation of teh TPV directory. > > The current TPV directory is a list of certified viewers. Despite claiming the list is Self-Certified those viewers on the list still had to have their viewer reviewed by LL before being listed so really all the TPV's on the TPV Directory are Certified by LL ensuring they comply with their standards & policies. As it stands the TPV Directory is one step away from becoming a full blown White List.
> Not when the blacklist in question is edited by LL themselves: you then > are sure that the listed viewers are illegal, which gives more reliable > info than an unwarranted white list... I think you missed Discrete's point. Many have interpreted the TPV Directory as a true White List, which it's not, many will think that any viewer that is *not* on the black list is then safe to use. So for example if Neil Life is on the black list and SuperGriefer Viewer 1.33.7 is not there will be folks who will think SuperGriefer Viewer 1.33.7 is safe to use despite it being a malicious viewer. Ron Festa Virtual Worlds Admin Division of Continuing Studies at Rutgers University PGP key: http://bit.ly/b1ZyhY Phone: 732-474-8583
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