Re: Proposed business card format changes

[inode0 <inode0 gmail com>]

On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 1:18 PM, Frank Murphy<frankly3d gmail com> wrote:
> On 01/07/09 19:14, inode0 wrote:
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>> Well, if you don't believe in the web of trust. :)
>>
>> John
>
> The web of trust requires picture ID.
> Beacause you can prove, you met Mr X,
> and seen proof he is who he states
> Fingerprint on it's own doesn't do that.

The web of trust is worthless if *I* have to see everyone's picture
ID. The whole point of the web of trust is to extend validation beyond
the people I know.

I think you are thinking about what is needed to conscientiously sign
someone else's key publicly. That act has additional requirements in
order to not break the web of trust too.

John