> I read a thread where someone whose site was ripped
> was easily able to determine the IP address of the
> ripper.  As I don't want to really have that happen,
> how do I avoid it?use an anonymous proxy server

The address of the requester is needed for a site to send the page. Doesn't
matter if it's a browser or a bot.

As long as you're not abusing a site
(http://httrack.com/html/abuse.html#USERS) the owner shouldn't care.