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tors of the anonymous messages--if they can be

ters; or perhaps, ultimately, pricing plans that

found--should be punished. However, the positive

compensate Internet service providers for the

values of anonymity more than offset the dangers it

bandwidth a sender actually uses.

presents." Jonathan Wallace, "AAAS Urges Caution

55. See Michael J. Sniffen, "FBI Hunts Federal

in Regulating Anonymous Communication on the

Hackers," AP Online, June 1, 1999; see also Lauren

Internet," Red Rock Eater News Service, Monday,

Thierry and Casey Wian, "Putting an End to

July 19, 1999.

Internet Fraud, CNNfn," CNNFN, Business Un-

57. "Anonymizer.com & Lord Alton Partnership

usual, August 2, 1999, Transcript #99080201FN-12

Extends Freedom of Speech to Victims of Human

(describing Ebay's escrow and insurance services to

Rights Abuses in China," PR Newswire, August 23,

protect customers from fraud in online auctions).

1999, electronic document. Using "military

strength encryption, anonymizer.com's gateway

56. The American Association for the Advancement

shields the activities of users from prying eyes,

of Science reached the same conclusion in its report

protecting their rights both legally and technical-

on anonymity. See nttp://www.slis.indiana.edu/

ly. Individuals accessing the site are free to read its

TIS. Al Teich, director of Science and Policy

content and report on human rights abuses, with-

Programs at AAAS, notes that "if anonymous com-

out fear of government retaliation."

munication is used for illegal purposes, the origina-

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