Currently, the script only validates the "From:" address and yes, it lacks
security.
But...
My plan is to have the news-article objects have a logic value of "approval."
An Editor will be able to access the news-article objects via CGI and approve
articles as they come in. This will be an optional feature.
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> Hi Ryan,
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> I like the idea but I would have a few security concerns. Spoofing who is
> sending an email is quite easy and could pose problems. Maybe some form of
> public key encryption/signature system to validate the source of the
> headlines would be possible. If not just a simple "Are you sure you want
> to publish this headline?" reply email would decrease the chances of fake
> posts (and just as easy to acheive in rebol :-).
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> thoughts ...
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> john
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> >Hi Ryan,
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> nice visions. Seem a good way to me. Perhaps you should a the possibility
> to maintain 8<------------
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