Berkeley CSUA MOTD:Entry 40104
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2005/10/15-16 [Computer/SW/Security, Computer/SW/Unix] UID:40104 Activity:nil
10/15   Here is a proposal, a compromise for both parties. Split
        /etc/motd.public into two files-- one is /etc/motd.civil
        which is logged and viewable by root only, and is viewed in
        default .login. The other one is /etc/motd.wild, which is
        unlogged and is pretty much like our current motd.
        \_ The problem with this "solution" is that it does not fix
           the problem of threats, slander, etc, from the point of
           view of the politburo. They are still responsible for
           hosting it. -ausman
        \_ Your welcome to create ~user/cesspool.motd if you really want a
           place where you can be threatened at will by anyone.  Root will
           not breach the anonimity of the logs unless there is a specific
           post which requires it. -mrauser
           \_ I have a better idea.  We'll have one file called /etc/motd.public
              which is an open forum for discussing politics, fundamental
              computer science, the computer industry, general science, sex,
              and the meanining of life in a lively, free form, while also
              posting timely links about current events and giving recent grads
              a leg up on their careers.  Then we'll have another file called
              /etc/motd.jamf, where a small group of people can have a
              carefully logged and moderated discussion of vi/EMACS, the
              latest linux kernel and monty python.  Anyone  who mentions
              politics, sex, violence, industry, uses a swear word, or says
              anything remotely useful or interesting on /etc/motd.jamf
              will recieve a demerit.  Three demerits will banish them forever
              from /etc/motd.jamf.
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