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Validation Of New Members - And Re-Validation Of The Rest Of Us?
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Hello Ed - from a rather damp Dave
In the light of the appalling hoax perpetrated on AB (and Craft1948) by persons unknown, is it time the AB toughened up its procedures for registration of a username?
I hope that you will be asking your techies to have a dig into the details (IP Address, MAC address etc etc) used by the current hoaxer, and referring the matter to the Police if possible?
But ... I won't hold my breath for any positive outcome to enquiries.
Perhaps this will be the motivation for a change?
For example, AnswerBank (or more precisely Silverdisc) must already be set up to process credit/debit card transactions .
Requiring a card number and matching name to validate registration is a commonplace and easy to implement system - no charge needs to be made - just a pre-authorisation to confirm name and card number are valid.
How about all new usernames must do this after a maximum of five posts (or a couple of days) - with the username going inactive if they don't comply? A process of re-validation of existing members over a period of a month or two wouldn't hurt, either?
Not only would it stop some of the spammers, but (more importantly) it would weed out the serial 'returners' who cause 99% of all the grief on here?
Cheers
SD xx
PS : Still fishing, still house-hunting :)
In the light of the appalling hoax perpetrated on AB (and Craft1948) by persons unknown, is it time the AB toughened up its procedures for registration of a username?
I hope that you will be asking your techies to have a dig into the details (IP Address, MAC address etc etc) used by the current hoaxer, and referring the matter to the Police if possible?
But ... I won't hold my breath for any positive outcome to enquiries.
Perhaps this will be the motivation for a change?
For example, AnswerBank (or more precisely Silverdisc) must already be set up to process credit/debit card transactions .
Requiring a card number and matching name to validate registration is a commonplace and easy to implement system - no charge needs to be made - just a pre-authorisation to confirm name and card number are valid.
How about all new usernames must do this after a maximum of five posts (or a couple of days) - with the username going inactive if they don't comply? A process of re-validation of existing members over a period of a month or two wouldn't hurt, either?
Not only would it stop some of the spammers, but (more importantly) it would weed out the serial 'returners' who cause 99% of all the grief on here?
Cheers
SD xx
PS : Still fishing, still house-hunting :)
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Absolutely right. It isn’t a private club but the self-appointed spokesmen/women seem to regard it as such. Perhaps the few long-term users here who regularly insult others, apparently with impunity, and without any form of opposition whatsoever should be subjected to equally rigorous scrutiny.
Absolutely right. It isn’t a private club but the self-appointed spokesmen/women seem to regard it as such. Perhaps the few long-term users here who regularly insult others, apparently with impunity, and without any form of opposition whatsoever should be subjected to equally rigorous scrutiny.
I think in hindsight common sense would have been a nice tool to use when the Craft thread surfaced. Something was mentioned on page one regarding trust of members. We can spot spam a mile of, set up spam also (two part spam) so why did we all believe a "new" member pretending to be Jan when we know Jan is well established. The user didn't even return to the thread, that is kind of thread you return to. It was almost blatantly obvious tit was a hoax (in hindsight) but due to the sensitivity of the topic people react with compassion and don't even question the legitimacy of the user or the post.
Yes, but the "real jan" wouldn't forget her username or password, so why would she set up a new account to spread the news?
No question, no answers.. I could set up an account right now called Naomi24.. if i then only posted about the death of a well established member would people believe me? Doubt it..
We all got jumped up and believed the thread... It's important in life to stop and question things, from random new members claiming someones died to our political agendas.. It's all worth a double thought
No question, no answers.. I could set up an account right now called Naomi24.. if i then only posted about the death of a well established member would people believe me? Doubt it..
We all got jumped up and believed the thread... It's important in life to stop and question things, from random new members claiming someones died to our political agendas.. It's all worth a double thought
spath - it wasn't spotted because it was entirely feasible.
The poster clamed to have forgotten her login details (an often used genuine explanation) and confirmed that it was unlikely she would be back after her intial post.
Anyone, for whom alarm bells *were* ringing was completely unable to establish the truth of the matter until craft herself posted.
The poster clamed to have forgotten her login details (an often used genuine explanation) and confirmed that it was unlikely she would be back after her intial post.
Anyone, for whom alarm bells *were* ringing was completely unable to establish the truth of the matter until craft herself posted.
To get an account on crypto wallets (coinbase for example) you need to send them "ID" such as a driving license, passport etc.. I think ANY further steps to ensure members 'are who they say they are' would put off other existing members or potential newbies.
does it matter who people are? No
Does it matter how they act / what they say? Yes
Seems to me like strikter moderation is needed towards users who are not yet established.
It rattles me noggin when brand new users sign up, and instantly know the "low down".. WHO ARE YOU!?! WHO IS SHEEE!!!!!!
does it matter who people are? No
Does it matter how they act / what they say? Yes
Seems to me like strikter moderation is needed towards users who are not yet established.
It rattles me noggin when brand new users sign up, and instantly know the "low down".. WHO ARE YOU!?! WHO IS SHEEE!!!!!!
"And how would that work?"
The moderators who should be checking user profiles anyhow (in my opinion) should see a member maybe being spiteful, malicious or just out of order, check their profile see that they joined this month of this year yet already seems to know everyone and their nan. Obvs a returning user
The moderators who should be checking user profiles anyhow (in my opinion) should see a member maybe being spiteful, malicious or just out of order, check their profile see that they joined this month of this year yet already seems to know everyone and their nan. Obvs a returning user
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