Would it be illegal to use a proxy server

by chrisj
7 replies
Would it be illegal to use a proxy ip address to post an ad on Craigslist?
#illegal #proxy #server
  • Profile picture of the author icoachu
    It depends on what you use it for. To get around filters so you can access facebook or youtube = legal. To send spam or phishing scams, not so much.
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    • Profile picture of the author John Ac
      Originally Posted by icoachu View Post

      It depends on what you use it for. To get around filters so you can access facebook or youtube = legal. To send spam or phishing scams, not so much.
      Sending spam is illegal, the action is self not the tool you use.

      No.. is not illegal to use proxy.
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    • Profile picture of the author Demetrius
      Originally Posted by icoachu View Post

      It depends on what you use it for. To get around filters so you can access facebook or youtube = legal. To send spam or phishing scams, not so much.
      This is the best answer of being a proxy illegal or legal. It depends on the use. Using a computer can be illegal too if you use it in wrong way.
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      • Profile picture of the author MilkerFocus
        Originally Posted by Demetrius View Post

        This is the best answer of being a proxy illegal or legal. It depends on the use. Using a computer can be illegal too if you use it in wrong way.
        Your example is so funny. But true, just make sure you don't use it to do some illegal things.
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  • Profile picture of the author camuk
    Nope, 100% legal to use proxies, they have many legitimate uses.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sarevok
    It depends on a few things

    As long as you are posting on Craigs legally, and accessing the proxy legally, you're not breaking any laws.

    I should warn you, that Craigslist is VERY GOOD at detecting proxies, and they typically frown against it.

    So, ensure your proxies are transparent.
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