request to ban 'no source' contributions
I wrote:
>
> Of course, I could write code in VB and submit an EXE and it would probably
> be accepted to the archives... <shrug>
>
Now that I've thought about it more, I'd actually like to suggest that
'no source' submissions not be allowed to the Eu archives. My feeling
is that the archives should be a resource for learning. If I submitted
a program that was described as a replacment for ascii.ex but was a
'no source' EXE that actually deleted your HD or was a trojan or virus
or what-have-you... I mean, does RDS actually review every submission?
If you want to secure your source then it should be held on your own site
with your own terms. Maybe a place like download.com or tucows.com would
suit your needs if you don't like to share.
Does anybody else see my point here or is it just me? Of course, I'm not
going to run anything I can't edit (or trust) so I guess I don't have to
worry but since we are on the topic of 'newbies' and such...
-- Brian
(just trying to look out for those less-inclined to protect themselves)
PS: This is not intended to be a personal attack on Joe or his VE. This
is only a suggestion that I hope will be backed by the community.
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