Greg, I propose that you call the Foundation66 switchboard first thing tomorrow morning, and ask for Mark Binmore. If asked, tell them that you represent a website that is confirming edits made to an encyclopedia from a Foundation66 computer.
Scenario 1: They've never heard of him at Foundation66. This is useful information.
Scenario 2: They say he's not available. This is useful information.
Scenario 3: If you cannot talk to Mr. Binmore, then ask to speak to their Information Technology specialist. If you get him or her, then ask how many people have access to the web (Port 80) from 212.22.3.8, which is mainly configured as a mailserver. Are these all employees, or do they have some sort of computer service for walk-in clients? Do they keep logs of web access from this IP address? Is there dial-up access to the web through this server from outside of Foundation66?
Scenario 4: You actually get someone calling himself Mark Binmore.
a. Ask him if he is Mark Binmore. Do not agree to go "off the record" if he brings this up. If he doesn't bring it up, then it's automatically on the record.
b. Ask him if he remembers taking a picture of actor Ron Livingston.
c. Ask him if he has an ownership interest in a bed & breakfast in France.
d. Ask him if he has ever edited Wikipedia.
I think this is a reasonable thing to do at this point. What do you think, Greg?
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