Dear Experts,
I'm concerned about the number of hacking/cracking questions that are being asked in this and sub-Topic Areas; Most Experts handle them very well, but a few questions and comments slip though the net, possibly because they're grey areas or because people don't realise the implications of what they've posted. I don't want to drive legitimate users away, but I don't want Experts Exchange to become an easy resource for spreading information that could be dangerous in the wrong hands. I realise much of the information is only a Google away, but other sites have their own policies for handling these issues.
I'd like to use the Topic Area Description to clarify the guidelines and remind members of their responsibilities. To that end, I've drafted a Description (below) to be put into all the Security TAs; It's long, wordy and plain awful - if anyone can come up with a simpler and/or more effective Acceptable Use Policy, points will be awarded.
You're the Experts - Please tell us what the guidelines should be and how to communicate them!
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Name: Security (And Sub-TAs)
URL:
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Security/ (And Sub-TAs)
Description:
Security - <TA NAME>
This Topic Area is intended for educating users in Computer Security and helping them resolve Security issues, but MUST NOT be used to ask or assist with hacking/cracking activities such as hacking networks, systems, software, licenses or keys.
Please be sure you understand the Guidelines at
http://www.experts-exchange.com/help/guidelines.jsp#17 and think before you post The particular problem you discussing may be legitimate, but the information may be easily abused. Links to legitimate security websites are encouraged, links to cracks are not.
Please report any violations in
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Community_Support/Extract from the Membership Agreement:
Experts Exchange Services and Site may be used only for lawful purposes. You must comply with all applicable local, state, national and international laws, regulations or conventions, including without limitation those related to data privacy, international communications, and exportation of technical or personal data. You may not use the Experts Exchange Services or Site for any criminal or illegal activities or any activities that might be legally actionable.
Experts Exchange reserves the right to determine what constitutes Internet abuse and objectionable conduct. If Experts Exchange believes, in its sole discretion, that a violation of these Guidelines has occurred, it may take responsive action. Such action may include, but not be limited to, permanent removal of illegal or inappropriate information or content, or suspension or termination of your membership and access to Experts Exchange Service.
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Thanks in advance for your help,
Chmod
Community Support Moderator @Experts Exchange
