Author: ThomasZander.se 2014-09-15 14:38:34
Published on: 2014-09-15T14:38:34+00:00
The discussion is about the use of PGP for identity verification and whether or not it is effective. The original message suggests that PGP has tried to solve a problem that cannot be solved by providing distributed trust to a centralized system of identity. The sender argues that this union is fruitless and what we need is decentralized identity management that allows individuals to create anonymous IDs that are more secure than behavior patterns used to prove identity. Jeff Garzik, in his response, calls PGP WoT (Web of Trust) useless and "stupid geek wanking." He suggests that a person's behavioral signature is what is relevant, and that establishing an online entity's fingerprint is easily done without any in-person meetings. However, Brian Hoffman disagrees with Garzik and asserts that the value of in-person vetting of identity is undeniable. He argues that the guidelines set forth by PGP related how-tos are there for a reason, and that dismissing them as "geek wanking" is unfair. In conclusion, the discussion revolves around whether or not PGP is an effective tool for identity verification, with some arguing for its usefulness and others calling it useless.
Updated on: 2023-06-09T02:35:16.153920+00:00