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dslfool

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Posted: Dec. 16 2006,00:18

Wasn't sure where to post this, but I'll re-post elsewhere if needed:

A few weeks ago I found I couldn't view items on this board from my work computer going through my employer's network. When I try to view the board, I get:

"Ikonboard Message

Sorry, you are not permitted to use this board

You are NOT logged in"

...and if I try to log in I'm returned to the same screen. If I disconnect from my work network and connect via a local free wireless access point, I can view the board and log in fine (that's what I'm doing now).

My employer restricts some types of downloads and restricts Internet use after a certain volume of content is viewed each day, but I'm not familiar with anything they're doing that would allow me to reach the DSL board but not view topics or log in. I've replied to a very few board posts using this system, but I'm not aware of posting anything inappropriate. Any ideas what I might have done to result in being restricted from using the board (based on, I'm assuming, my IP address, not my login)? (This is using a Dell notebook with XP Pro and trying FireFox 1.5, 2.0 and IE.)

Thanks,

DSLF

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DSL 4.2.5 (frugal toram)
...and the picture is of Fuad Ramses from the film "Blood Feast".

roberts

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Posted: Dec. 16 2006,01:03

As I am sure everyone is aware, this board is being heavily spammed. I have been actively deleting offending posts and recording user names and IP numbers involved, which I then email to John. I know John, as the board operator, has restricted some usernames and very few IP numbers/networks, based on the information provided.

The real problem seems to be the many compromised Window machines used as bots to attack. Since these are usually bots and use dynamic IP it is futile to ban by IP.

I have discussed this situation with John and have provided some alternate suggestions, including writing some code of our own to address the problem.

If you are a regular user, such as dslfool, and find that you can no longer access the site, then you may email me, or PM, with the IP in question. We can adjust accordingly. We apolgize if we have inconvienced any of our regulars.

We are just trying to keep the board clean.

Robert

dslfool

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Posted: Dec. 16 2006,04:33

Robert and John,

VERY sorry if this board received spam from my computer, especially through my employer's network. I'll contact you later with the IP info.

Thanks,

DSLF

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Toshiba Portege 7200CTe notebook, 600MHz PIII, 8GB CF as HD, 320MB RAM
DSL 4.2.5 (frugal toram)
...and the picture is of Fuad Ramses from the film "Blood Feast".

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