[anti-abuse-wg] Definition of Abuse

>>>> The use of a resource to infringe upon the usage rights of
>>>> another resource
>>>
>>> I like this.
>>
>> I...don't.
>>
>> It is a meaningless political  expression that can mean anything
>> to anyone.
>
> I think this comment goes to the heart of the challenge, here.  This
> group is focused on an operational topic.  Its definitions should focus
> on operational issues.  Such a focus requires defining things in very
> specific terms.
>
> In this context, I believe abuse concerns unauthorized access and to
> actions that inflict damage on others.  This might need some
> elaboration, if folks want to worry about such things as persistency
> (duration or pattern) of the misbehaviour, degree of damage, or the like.

I'm with both Dave & Sascha on this; the proposed statement is woolly at best.
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Chris Phillips
Service Operations - intY Ltd.
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