Re: Proposed business card format changes

[inode0 <inode0 gmail com>]

On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 1:07 PM, Frank Murphy<frankly3d gmail com> wrote:
> On 01/07/09 19:03, Larry Cafiero wrote:
>>
>> On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 10:43 AM, inode0 <inode0 gmail com
>> <mailto:inode0 gmail com>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>    You cannot validate an imported key without having access to the full
>>    fingerprint. You should always validate the key's fingerprint with the
>>    key's owner before signing it. You can call the person or use some
>>    other means, it is convenient for people if it is just on the card.
>>
>>
>> So let me make sure I'm following this (while exposing what a noob I am
>> in this regard): I would validate an imported key from you by checking
>> what's on my screen against the full fingerprint on your business card.
>> Is that the rationale and benefit of having the full fingerprint on the
>> card?
>>
>
> You should only validate, if also you have seen picture ID.

Well, if you don't believe in the web of trust. :)

John