> On 12/31/05, David Schwartz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> > Then I'll just reiterate to anyone reading this that
> > the advice you are
> > getting is specific to some special circumstance that we cannot even
> > evaluate. We only have your word that it even applies to your
> > situation, and
> > it certainly doesn't apply to any typical situation.

> I asked a specific question, and received the correct answer to that
> question.  I did not ask for any assistance in evaluating this
> circumstance for the correctness of the application of the answer I
> received to the particular problem I'm dealing with, nor did I ask for
> any assistance in evaluating this situation at all.  I appreciate the
> fact that you're offering your expertise, but I do not need (nor want)
> it at this time.  There is no need to be snide or sarcastic when your
> expertise is unwanted at the instant moment; if I make a mistake in
> evaluation of the threat model and its needs, then I may or may not
> ask for it in the future.

        You cannot avoid the fact that when you ask a question in a public 
mailing
list, and get an answer, other people who may or may not have the exact same
question will see the answer.

> Thank you, Mr. Schwartz, for your implied offer of help; however, at
> this time, I must decline.

        I am not trying to help you. I am trying to prevent you from harming 
others
unintentionally.

        DS


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