The only valid purpose of FTP is for anonymous file access. Similarly, the only valid purpose of telnet is as a network testing tool. (i.e., telnet host1.whatver.com 443) Anyone still using FTP with user/pass authentication needs to be dragged out behing a building and beaten with a lead pipe.
Okay..... I admit that I subscribe to this tech list so I can “learn”. I hardly ever post except to ask a question, so with that said, understand I am not challenging what you are saying, just wanting info to learn and understand....
My question is: I hear you saying using FTP is bad. Please explain why so I can learn.
It's also perfectly fine as an entertainment tool, for telnet services that don't need a higher level of security than a typical username/password website like FR.