IP addresses being banned??

[Drisgirl]

Looks like 2.0 is about to roll out very imminently and Legend has been the guinea pig.

Just for your information of course this is the message he receives when he attempts to log on............

You are not authorized to view this page
The Web server you are attempting to reach has a list of IP addresses that are not allowed to access the Web site, and the IP address of your browsing computer is on this list.

Please try the following:
Contact the Web site administrator if you believe you should be able to view this directory or page.
HTTP Error 403.6 - Forbidden: IP address of the client has been rejected.
Internet Information Services (IIS)

Technical Information (for support personnel)
Go to Microsoft Product Support Services and perform a title search for the words HTTP and 403.
Open IIS Help, which is accessible in IIS Manager (inetmgr), and search for topics titled About Security, Limiting Access by IP Address, IP Address Access Restrictions, and About Custom Error Messages.

[Ice.Maiden]

Yes Dris, but why was he used as an example, when far worse were allowed to continually come on to abuse? Is it because he has/had a static IP addy?

[ummmm]

The problem with IP banning is, as Whiffey says, what if I was using the computer in the library to post abuse. Would it be OK to ban everyone who uses the library?

The same as 5 people at one address using AB. Is it ok to ban 4 of them because 1 is a troll.

Rock and hard place for the Ed though.

[jackthehat]

Remind me never to over-post............

A draconian reaction, surely...................?

[friendlybob]

Yeah but we all know that legend only uses his own computer,so by banning him no one else is affected except him!

[ummmm]

It's nothing to do with over posting Jack. That's why when Leggy overposts he could come back with another name that's been freed up from over posting. He could use loads of different names a day, some previously banned for over posting but they reappear again.

This is a total ban.

[friendlybob]

Dris did he actually email you that so you could put it up in a vain attempt to beg for him to be reinstated ?

L M F A O !

[ummmm]

How do you know that. He told me once that he was using one at work.

What if he started using an internet cafe?

[friendlybob]

How do you know that. He told me once that he was using one at work.

He works at his shop and is the only worker and his own boss.

[ummmm]

Ok...can't argue as I don't know.

[friendlybob]

Well i do as does everyone that knows him !

[jackthehat]

I've been pressing the irony button like mad, but it seems to make no difference to my posts............:o(

[ummmm]

If you're lmfao about it...how would you know?

[friendlybob]

What do you find ironic jack ?

[ummmm]

ok

[Ice.Maiden]

Lol Jack - and friendlybob's right.
Leggy uses his own computer - which is also at work. He IS his own boss.

[Drisgirl]

No friendlybob I asked him what message he had as it was difficult to explain to others without having the info in front of me.Glad to have being assistance in you losing your arse tho :)

No -he cant post at all -if he does get past the log on he is immediately zapped so therefore every IP he could possibly have -given that they are roaming-is banned.

[friendlybob]

See ummm icemaiden one of leg's closest and esteemed friends agrees with me...

[ladybird49]

Is this for real? A long time ago now i asked the ED why cant people be banned by an IP address... i got told off people of here its not done that way ... mmmmm the mind is fuddled on this one

[cazzz1975]

I agree with ummm, I have said in the past IP banning is a good idea, but with so many people using internet cafes, workplaces and libraries, not to mention people having more than one computer at home, it could be problematic dishing out a general ban.

I suppose the benefit of moderating full time is that the arguements are nipped in the bud without having to ban large sections of people.

[Ice.Maiden]

I've read it all.

I still stick by what I say about Leggy. He's had no chance to defend himself, Zapped completely.

When some of us've asked for vile trolls to be removed, I had an email to say that unfortunately this couldn't be done - certainly not until AB2 started.

What happens????? I rest my case. This's all been dealt with in the wrong way.