Why would CNN record my IP address?

[mjb4]

OK computer/FBI professionals. I sent a note to CNN about how pathetic their coverage was concerning the refusal to give Clinton's money during whitewater and impeachment and Bush and the Iraq lies and no impeachment. They wrote back something about thank you and recorded my IP address. What does this mean? Why was it significant for them to note it.

[FloridaPat]

1. Here's your answer

On a beign level, to record an ip address means they know who you are and that you're legitimate. Each computer on the internet has it's own IP address. Just a way to double check that a real person sent the email.

On a sinister note, they know for sure who is against the current government. They don't need to worry about an email address from someone who doesn't exist. They can go right to the source.

[mjb4]

4. Is Bushco the new BAATH Party in USA

Notice how in Iraq you had to be with Saddam to get anything. Sounds like it is being replicated here in USA.

[izzie]

6. My PC was my sisters and her name is on every thing tht pops up

My sister died a few yeas ago so I can be a real b----- and they will think it is her? Is that right?

[Kamika]

2. incase you did anything illegal

They can track you and stuff.

good huh

[Kellanved]

3. HMM

Important question: why do they tell you that?
I suspect they have to for legal reasons.

There are several reasons for recording:
1. If the note is, for example, threatening they can get your name and sue you.
2. To identify posts done by the same person.
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[Bossy Monkey]

5. Not to be all cynical and stuff, but probably so they can sell it

They probably have to tell you due to privacy laws that Ashcroft hasn't gotten around to repealing yet.