While it would be good for the entire global cluster network to require
stronger authentication (which has come up before), the internet it runs on has
the same underlying problem - as we can see in social media and the rampant
mis/disinformation that goes on.
The real problem here is the ability of stations to prove *they* did *not* self
spot - an easier problem. IP addresses are largely good enough for that. If top
scoring stations are required to save full recordings of contest efforts, they
could be required to save full internet router logs, etc.
Yup, anyone who really wants to cheat can get around that, just as they can use
Audacity to edit recordings or run 10kw amps. But, for the purposes of proving
the honest did not cheat, largely good enough.
John K3TN
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