Pastebin

A pastebin (also nopaste ) is a web application for publication of texts. A pastebin is used mostly anonymous and allowed the publication of text modules, most program code for later use or dissemination. For typical functionality of a pastebin includes syntax highlighting for various programming languages. Some Pastebin allow for even uploading files.

The author of a text can determine how long an entry should be publicly available. Each entry is identified by a unique, anonymous character and / or sequence of digits. Most pastebin systems provide a search feature and an overview of current Pastes.

Properties

With pastebin systems texts can be quickly accessed via a simple URL. This makes the use in chats and forums very easy as long texts or listings need not be stored there. Long passages of text in chats are usually perceived as floods and impair the chat history.

Some systems provide a list of previous entries. Advanced features include the simulated compilation or direct execution of the code.

Criticism

Due to the anonymity and missing tracing ability for systems abroad some pastebin systems are used for the publication of unfair information:

• URL lists with vulnerable (English: vulnerable ) websites ( SQL injection, cross -site scripting ... )
• Content of compromised databases ( database content, user names and passwords, MD5 Keys ... )
• Meanwhile these sites for criminal content, especially slander and defamation are abused. Most of the operators do not respond to abuse reports.

In case of abuse (English: abuse ) and deletion requests one is the operator of the pastebin system dependent.