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Lizi (tentarafoo) wrote in rp_tutorials,
@ 2012-09-03 01:58:00

Hey everyone.

I was just curious if, aside from FOAF/mbox checks, anyone had any tried and true methods for determining if two different accounts are made by the same person.

My game has been spammed by people like this multiple times over the past year and I'd really like to put an end to it, so any tips would be great.

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tentarafoo
2012-09-03 06:20 pm UTC (link)

It's nice to hear someone other than one of us say that, thank you.

That's what we're hoping for anyway. We're going to deal with the situation when my co-mod gets home from work tonight. Perhaps ask some of our players for ideas to help with the screening process, too. We're considering going invite only, too, but we really don't like that idea either because we've gotten all of our really awesome people via random apps, too, you know?

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tessisamess
2012-09-03 06:27 pm UTC (link)

Oh definitely. There are pros and cons to invite-only, just like with anything, but if you don't like the idea of doing it then you probably shouldn't do it until you're down to your very last resort. I know you can't install scripts on IJ, but here's a suggestion that just sprung to mind (lolsprung): Host your application offsite and set it up to log IP addresses.

I know it sounds like a pain, but it would most likely eliminate your issue. If that sounds like something you wanna do, I can help you set it and the scripts up, and style it to match your game pro bono since it's such a bullshit situation. :3

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tentarafoo
2012-09-03 06:39 pm UTC (link)

We do have IP logging on in the mod journal, but we're pretty sure that this person uses an IP scrambler or something, because they have various IP addresses that they've used.

It might not solve the problem completely, but at the very least it would show them that we mean business and aren't taking their crap anymore. If you're willing to help us out, that would be fantastic. What info do you need? I can PM or email it to you.

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tessisamess
2012-09-03 06:45 pm UTC (link)

Wow, that is some dedication to fuckery. Good lawd. Well, my email's tessisamess at the mail of hot, and my AIM is tessisabiiitch, if you wanna talk options.

Also, though, I would suggest bringing up this possible application change to your players, letting them know why you want to do it, and telling them that you're sorry it's come down to this, and you understand it's a hassle and all that good modly shit. Just, you know, so they know they're being taken into account during the problem-solving process.

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	tentarafoo 2012-09-03 06:48 pm UTC (link)
	The mail of hot. XDD Good idea, yes. I was probably a little too gung-ho to get an option out there. XD Sorry. We're going to deal with booting them and everything tonight, and after that, once we get a consensus from our players, I'll toss you an email and we can talk it out, how's that sound? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tessisamess 2012-09-03 06:51 pm UTC (link)
	Sure! I'll go ahead and get a head start and gather the scripts and shit you'll need, just in case. (Besides, if it works well for you I can always give it out for any game to use, if that's something mods would want lol.) But yeah, no, I get it. I'd wanna get this shit taken care of ASAfuckingP, too. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tentarafoo 2012-09-03 06:55 pm UTC (link)
	You rock. Thank you so much for even suggesting this. Do you need the game name so you can look around for specific scripts or anything? Sorry, I'm kinda derp when it comes to HTML things. XD (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tessisamess 2012-09-03 06:58 pm UTC (link)
	Lol! Just link me to the comm and the application so I can see what all you ask for. I'll probably be adding, like, an IP logger, all of your app requirements to the form, and possibly a captcha, if you want it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tentarafoo 2012-09-03 07:00 pm UTC (link)
	The mod journal is immunemod, the app is here and I'll get back to you about the catchpa after I talk to everyone else. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	tentarafoo 2012-09-04 05:53 pm UTC (link)
	So, the general consensus from our players is that we're going to work together to look for warning signs and field applications together too. But we really do appreciate the offer. And if the problem continues, I may end up asking you about it again sometime in the future. Thanks so much for all the suggestions. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tessisamess 2012-09-04 06:01 pm UTC (link)
	I'm glad you figured out a resolution with your players, and I really hope it works out! I'll totally still be here and willing to help, though, if it comes to it later on. ♥ (Reply to this) (Parent)

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