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Board Logging

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2011, 10:48
by Admin
May I draw the attention of all members to the fact that, by default, the message board software logs all dates and times, IP addresses and other details with respect to posters. It does this in order that administrators can determine false posters, multiple registrations and other misdemeanors.

As I previously intimated, there is an add-on which alerts the administrator if there is a suspect username or poster. I have installed this add-on and am keeping a close eye on the reports it sends me.

I am aware that IP addresses in the UK can be very misleading since the vast majority of users use DHCP and two genuinely unconnected people can have the same IP address on successive days (this has happened quite frequently particularly with AOL customers) but there are other clues which can be used to determine these false posters.

Members who are abusing the system might like to stop doing so because they are likely to be restricted very soon if they don't.

Bob.

Re: Board Logging

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2011, 10:56
by ecca
Good on ya Bob, nothing is more cowardly than someone hiding behind a false name.
Yours sincerely,
Arthur.

Re: Board Logging

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2011, 10:57
by Admin
You, Ecca, are definitely unique!

Bob.

Re: Board Logging

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2011, 11:31
by OLDEREK
ecca wrote:Good on ya Bob, nothing is more cowardly than someone hiding behind a false name.
Yours sincerely,
Arthur.


That is funny, what a great way to start the day LOL.... :D

Re: Board Logging

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2011, 17:02
by Bluesnote
I know a guy that had numerous identities in a site which he ended up ruining for everyone and the owner eventually pulled the plug.
He was coming in and starting arguments with himself so to speak or in other words with his different id's and then other folk would come in and join said arguments and he'd just keep it going til it caused total war, then he'd just sit back and enjoy what he'd started.
He was a sicko, but these people need to be stopped and booted out.
What I dont get is, we are all in here for the sole reason of playing music and to talk to and give/recieve advice from other members, so why would you want more than one id :?
Hugh.

Re: Board Logging

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2011, 17:11
by ecca
To hide behind.
Yours,
Fred.

Re: Board Logging

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2011, 17:43
by d jones
Hi Ecca

Have you realised your two aliases would give you fred/arthur FA sweet!!!

Dave

Re: Board Logging

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2011, 17:53
by ecca
Never thought about that.

Regards,

Bill

Re: Board Logging

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2011, 17:59
by d jones
Hi Ecca now you've changed into a thunderbird, FAB!!!!!!!!!!! Just another five names before you get to the don't mention word FAB----S
PS how is the Knee and don't say Fabulous!OOPS sorry
Dave

Re: Board Logging

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2011, 18:36
by kipper
bob are you saying that there are people on this site useing diffent names just to stir things up??? surly thats against the spirt of the site!!!! peter