From: mccomb@medieval.org 
  
 In article , 
 Dave Sill   wrote: 
 >What's relevant is whether or not these were votes cast by 
 >*different*, *real* people--who didn't also cast votes from other 
 >mail accounts. 
  
 If that's the criterion, and I mostly agree with that, then I am 
 satisfied that it is true.  I'm sorry if you aren't satisfied, but 
 I also don't think that it's fair or reasonable to see inquiries 
 into whether people even exist be conducted in public.  It's pretty 
 much the ultimate in disrespect, and not something that leads to a 
 lot of positive feelings.  We looked into it during the first 
 "Stromboli vote," and are comfortable with our conclusion, at least 
 as it pertains to this specific criterion. 
  
 >Frankly, I don't see any easy way to prevent large-scale Usenet 
 >vote fraud. 
  
 That's probably true.  It works mostly due to indifference. 
  
 Todd McComb 
 mccomb@medieval.org 
  
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