[anti-abuse-wg] Definition of Abuse

On 8/14/2016 1:08 PM, Sascha Luck [ml] wrote:
> On Sun, Aug 14, 2016 at 09:15:19PM +0200, Gert Doering wrote:
>>> 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.  Nothing anyone does will not make someone else feel
> their "rights" are being "infringed upon".


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 misbehavior, degree of damage, or the like.

Also while 'intent' is an appealing reference with respect to abuse, I 
suggest that it's best reserved for legal discussions, not operational ones.


d/


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