Strange 'Referrer'?

"-" I can understand, sort of. But...

[pendanticist]

Just what is the real purpose of altering these?

68.38.234.197 - - [05/Dec/2002:20:52:03 -0800] "GET /Libraries.html HTTP/1.1" 200 14420 "XXXX:+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++" "Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; .NET CLR 1.0.3705)"

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This one plays out to...

12/06/02 02:48:46 IP block 68.36.0.0
Trying 68.36.0.0 at ARIN
Trying 68.36.0 at ARIN
Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. JUMPSTART-1 (NET-68-32-0-0-1)
68.32.0.0 - 68.63.255.255
Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. JUMPSTART-NJ-NORTH-1 (NET-68-36-0-0-1)
68.36.0.0 - 68.39.255.255

# ARIN Whois database, last updated 2002-12-05 20:00
# Enter? for additional hints on searching ARIN's Whois database.

I mean, what is the point? To what end?

Afterall, if they're in my access log files they musta been visitin me, right?
<he asked inquisitively>

Thanks.

Pendanticist.

[Key_Master]

The referrer is being masked by firewall software on the visitor's computer for the purposes of privacy. Nothing to be concerned over.

[pendanticist]

Thanks Key_Master,

I've had my domain since '98 and I've not seen anything like this before. I guess not all firewalls mask the same way. <shrug> Either that, or there are lots of people out there without them.

Me, I use a router and a firewall on my DSL and have for as long as I've been on DSL.

Thanks again.

Pendanticist.

[bird]

Some people think that it will further their privacy if they put something in your logs that makes their visit stick out like a sore thumb. ;)

Folks like you and me are not supposed to understand the logic behind that, I suppose...

[pendanticist]

<chuckle> I hear that!