Azzam.com: TOS'd

A FreeRepublic Exclusive ^ | July 20, 2002 | Johnathan Galt

[JohnathanRGalt]

I think Azzam is too important to Al-Qaeda for it to be down very long. Anyone want to speculate how long it will be before they "get it back up"?

[Humidston]

Jason responded with the following: "Please stop the e mails to my department about this topic. There are inherent reasons why I do not and cannot reply to this same email."

Could that possibly mean our NSA or similar organization was using it to track or locate users??

I'm just trying to play devil's advocate - in case it's a possibility. (Fingers crossed!)

[Humidston]

PS - What's "TOS?"

[Keith in Iowa]

Did ou miss this line above? Azzam.com: This website removed for "Terms of Service" (TOS) Violations

[Humidston]

No, didn't miss that. Just don't know what that means because I'm not familiar with those terms. Is it just a generic term or more specific than that?

[Keith in Iowa]

When someone signs up with an ISP or web hosting service, there is a part of the process where you indicate you have read and understand the providers Terms of Service - it's usually a lengthy document written in lawyerese - that outlines what you can and can not do on thier service - while terms may varry from provider to provider, TOS agreements are very common.

[Humidston]

Thanks for the information. I just wasn't sure if I was missing some nuance you computer pros understand more clearly than I do.

[JohnathanRGalt]

Could that possibly mean our NSA or similar organization was using it to track or locate users??

That is one of two possibilites that I can think of. Here's a discussion: Azzam has "A Friend in Pennsylvania"

[TADSLOS]

I think Azzam is too important to Al-Qaeda for it to be down very long. Anyone want to speculate how long it will be before they "get it back up"?

Oh, they'll just coyly re-name it to SHAZZAM.com and hook up to the ISP owned and operated by this guy:

[RightOnTheLeftCoast]

First, all azzam.com needs is a server someplace. Their current ISP has canned 'em, but there are plenty where those came from. It can even be hosted on a DSL line in someone's home-- that's what I've got.

Wherever they end up, it'll be watched. We should be glad if they end up hosted here in the U.S. again.

[Minutemen]

Thanks for the ping. Teriffic work! Keep it (replies & communications from all parties) out in the open to protect yourself as you have wisely been doing. You and Jeremy are true heros in my book!

[MarMema]

That human lung has been on kavkaz.org a long time ago.
Along with a few other choice Russian soldier body parts.
I remember some of the Russian sites being upset about it.

[MarMema]

Hasn't Azzam been down before, just recently in fact? Or was that quoqaz I am thinking of?

Want to see how you made them mad?

[Mixer]

If we visit Azzam out of curiosity (or just to know how the enemy thinks so we can be one step ahead) does this mean the FBI is tracking us more so then the average internet user?

[galt-jw]

good job. I would be armed to the teeth at all times, set up security cameras in front of the house to watch for strange cars, etc. Maybe consult someone. You could put up a site, get donations, start a .org or something. Seems you are doing it for free anyhow, why not do it in a manner that would provide for your complete security?

[JohnathanRGalt]

kavkaz.org -- That's the Chechnya Mujhideen. Why are they broadcasting out of Washington D.C.?

Whois Information from "whois.arin.net" about 66.28.38.232
Cogent Communications (NETBLK-COGENT-NB-0000)
1015 31st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007

[MarMema]

Is this true? The last time I posted and someone looked them up I thought they were from somewhere else.

Do you think movies of Russians being blown up would qualify for a TOS violation?

[Honorary Serb]

Grow up, get a real job (as we all know freelance really means unemployed) and report on real news...Blah, blah, blah...

This burstnet spokesman, officer, or whatever he is is a real loser with three strikes against him:

1. His grammar leaves a lot to be desired.

2. For an employee or officer of an Internet company, he shows no awareness whatsoever of the growing importance of freelancers, independent consultants and contractors, and other "free agents" in the economy of the early 21st century. This makes me question his competence in other areas.

3. He is an enabler of degenerate and demonic terrorist savages!!!!

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It's important to show [horribly grisly] success [sic!] stories like these to the entire Muslim world. This improves the response when fund raisers appear in the Mosques asking for money and volunteers to carry out the duty of Jihad.

Do these degenerates REALLY use these videos to raise funds and recruit new jihadis? Anyone who contributes money or volunteers to fight on the basis of these snuff videos has to be as much of a Neanderthaloid savage as the creatures who made the videos!!!!

[Dialup Llama]

>Do these degenerates REALLY use these videos to raise funds and recruit new jihadis? Anyone who contributes money or volunteers to fight on the basis of these snuff videos has to be as much of a Neanderthaloid savage as the creatures who made the videos!!!!

That's the point! If you can perform atrocities it means your side is stronger because Allah is with you.

[dinasour]

PS - What's "TOS?

FYI, TOS'd is pronounced "tossed". Geek Humor.