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 May 3 2005, 08:25 PM
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 I can see what you post!  Group: Members Posts: 6,384 Joined: 14-February 05 Member No.: 12,053  |
  You can find many free proxies just by doing a good google search or you can be lazy and use the one here... http://www.stayinvisible.com/index.pl/proxy_list And btw, who here already uses them? And if you do, what programs do you use them for and do you like it? This post has been edited by yanowhiz: May 3 2005, 08:26 PM -------------------- |
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May 3 2005, 10:10 PM
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 Bleep Bleep! Group: Admin Posts: 29,474 Joined: 24-January 04 From: USA Member No.: 3 |
Just so you know free proxies are illegal to use. People think that they are legal, but what you are actually doing is illegally using another companies resources due to a user exploiting their misconfiguration.
People who use proxies think that it is ok to use them because they are misconfigured, but in my eyes that like saying its ok to enter someone's house because they left the door open. On the other hand, pay for proxy services, or public ones are legal to use. -------------------- Lawrence
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May 3 2005, 10:18 PM
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I can see what you post! Group: Members Posts: 6,384 Joined: 14-February 05 Member No.: 12,053 |
So wait, someone could possiblity use my computer as a proxy without knowing about it? (without I knowing about it)?
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May 3 2005, 10:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 13-April 05 Member No.: 16,978 |
QUOTE(yanowhiz @ May 3 2005, 10:18 PM) So wait, someone could possiblity use my computer as a proxy without knowing about it? (without I knowing about it)? In my litle understanding I wuth say YES JL |
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May 3 2005, 10:31 PM
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I can see what you post! Group: Members Posts: 6,384 Joined: 14-February 05 Member No.: 12,053 |
But couldn't I prevent that by running a firewall?
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May 4 2005, 08:11 AM
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I can see what you post! Group: Members Posts: 6,384 Joined: 14-February 05 Member No.: 12,053 |
Another quick question... is a public proxy illegal? safe? good choice?
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May 4 2005, 12:09 PM
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Bleep Bleep! Group: Admin Posts: 29,474 Joined: 24-January 04 From: USA Member No.: 3 |
If you have a proxy server on your computer (whether via a malware or by choice) and it is installed/configured incorrectly to allow outside computers to use your computer as the proxy, then yes they could illegaly use it.
Public proxies that are not designed to be public are illegal to use. If a company is offering a public proxy, they will probably say it on their website or other service offering . On the other hand, those lists that are out there with free proxies..are generally misconfigured proxy servers that people illegaly use. -------------------- Lawrence
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May 4 2005, 01:41 PM
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I can see what you post! Group: Members Posts: 6,384 Joined: 14-February 05 Member No.: 12,053 |
So basically to make sure I don't get sued or get into trouble I should buy a proxy?
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May 4 2005, 02:49 PM
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Bleep Bleep! Group: Admin Posts: 29,474 Joined: 24-January 04 From: USA Member No.: 3 |
Only get one if you need one. Personally I dont use one as I feel its not necessary
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