The Empire Strikes Back .. Or does it?

In what has to be the most controversial move in recent months Lycos have launched a DDOS campaign against spammers. If you have problems getting to grips with that concept I’ll try it again. Lycos have launched a DDOS campaign against spammers.
The site, makelovenotspam.com, is meant to offer users software to attack spammers. I say “meant to” as I can’t actually view the site.
Debate of their move has been heated on EUROCAUCE, slashdot etc., Needless to say the more intelligent reaction has been to condemn their actions..

By Michele Neylon

Michele is founder and CEO of Irish hosting provider and domain name registrar Blacknight.

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