> Is it legal to advocate, promote, or instruct people on how to commit
> fraud?
As a rule, yes. However, that something is legal doesn't make it
ethical or desireable. One interesting question becomes: What are the
limits, if any, that homepage publishers and sysads ought establish?
My own view is that protections under the First Amendment and Academic
Freedom must be respected, but that it's also wise to counsel
those who test the limits on potential consequences.
Jim's page was well within acceptable legal limits, and he also did
the courteous and honorable thing when he received the complaint.
jt