Anonymous Posters

[Paul Stephens]

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I don't know anyone whose name is BFR, Gary-STFC, Morning Minge Muncher or the King of Crap. Nobody puts their full name on here (with the exception of David Holden) and unless you know the poster and their registered name all posters are anonymous.

Ok then Paul Howard Stephens LOL

[Ian]

But how do we know that's really you, Paul?! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

[Bald_Eagle]

I banned the Anon post a few days ago on the Bedford forum and it really has sorted things out. I really didn't want to do it but i'm pleased I did.

[Woody SUFC]

Anon posters can just be fans of the club who for one reason or another cannot join the boards and become a registered person. However there are a few people who like to [censored] stir (i should know i am/was/will be one!)

 

Ban Anon postings however and you lose alot of banter from away fans and also helpfull tips to them I.E what pubs to go to etc.

 

 

Banning i.p addresses would be better imo

[BFR]

I propose we ban midgets

[GarySTFC]

IP addresses can be banned if required though Woody. Only in severe circumstances is it done mind.

[Nathan]

Banning IP addresses isn't as good idea as it sounds. All the user has to do is either 1) connect through a proxy server or 2) dissconnect and then reconnect their internet connection, which will give them a new IP address.

 

As is my understanding anyway.

[Woody SUFC]

Gary what would a severe circumstance be!?

[Barry Scott]

being you for starters

[RebelsRUs]

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Banning IP addresses isn't as good idea as it sounds. All the user has to do is either 1) connect through a proxy server or 2) dissconnect and then reconnect their internet connection, which will give them a new IP address.

As is my understanding anyway.

Some people have a static IP address (depending on who their ISP is) so disconnecting and reconnecting doesn't necessarily guarantee a different IP address ....

But you're quite right about proxy servers.....wonderful things for those who like to get past bans or who really wish to remain as totally anonymous as it's possible to be on the net........

Banning IP addresses is all well and good but as can be seen, it's easy enough to get around if someone has a mind to......

[charlie]

ohmigod havejust seen that dave spelt marcus' name right! hooray!

[Guest]

I agree ban those damn anonymous posters!

[Don Juan DeMarcus]

Hee hee better say that was me above...

[Mark (Flag) Braintree]

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Gary, as you know we recently had a very serious problem with an anon poster on the Windsor forum.

I appreciate the problem with there being genuine anon posters but one other way is to turn on the viewable IP addresses again so at least we have something to check these people out with when their posts get out of hand.

It will also highlight those people having conversations with themselves!!

Mal, that doesn't always work for some wierd reason all aol users are the same number, that is why i continue to not be able to vote on polls, as a previous aol user has voted, it says vote already accepted from this address.

Back to anon posts, when I used to be on Iron Chatter we put the codes up, but the AOl thing meant it was difficult to trace.

[GarySTFC]

Found the setting now so Moderators should be able to view IP addresses again for their respective forums.

[Martin]

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Ok then Paul Howard Stephens LOL

Ooops, I had forgotten you post with a full name and there are in fact a few others. Most choose not to although at the end of the day it does not make a lot of difference.

Decorum probably has the best way of dealing with it, although some posts are hard to ignore.

[BFR]

Yep, I see them now Gary

[Dominic]

Ooo I feel violated, but it think i like it!

[Barry Scott]

ban all anonymous posters

[Burnham Lad]

As a matter of interest, Gary, how many names can be legitimately registered, i.e.has anybody get several names they can log with with different passwords, despite the IP address giveaway? I also seem to remember you catching somebody (was it the famous Britwell Councillor?) disguising his IP address?