> Can't A. Random Badguy assert his own identity just as easily as B.
> Random Goodguy can? If so, what does self-certification buy you?
Frankly I trust Messrs. Badguy and Goodguy at least as much as I trust
Verisign. And the SSL at least prevents password snooping and
man-in-the-middle attacks.
BTW, did you notice how those two guys have the same middle name? Weird!
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