A solution to the spam problem

[Kzach]

I'm not sure how it would work but couldn't it be coded so that the IP of the email that is used to register is compared to the IP of the person using it to register. If I understand correctly, it should fall within a certain range that is particular to the ISP of the person registering. That would automate the process AND get rid of Piratecat and Morrus, all in one fell swoop!

 

[Umbran]

I'm not sure how it would work but couldn't it be coded so that the IP of the email that is used to register is compared to the IP of the person using it to register. If I understand correctly, it should fall within a certain range that is particular to the ISP of the person registering. That would automate the process AND get rid of Piratecat and Morrus, all in one fell swoop!

It would also eliminate anyone registering from a computer that isn't at home - say, someone using a personal e-mail address, but who registers during their lunch hour at work.

 

[ghostcat]

Don't forget most ISPs use "Dynamic" IP Addresses. That is a person's IP Address is dynamically allocated from an address pool and may change over time.

This is especially noticeable if someone is using dial-up, which I believe is still used.

 

[Kzach]

It would also eliminate anyone registering from a computer that isn't at home - say, someone using a personal e-mail address, but who registers during their lunch hour at work.

They shouldn't be surfing the internet at work anyway.

Don't forget most ISPs use "Dynamic" IP Addresses. That is a person's IP Address is dynamically allocated from an address pool and may change over time.

It only matters at registration time and that 'pool' is still specific to the ISP.

 

[Umbran]

They shouldn't be surfing the internet at work anyway.

Yes, well, pardon us if we set policy based upon what they do, rather than on what Kzach thinks they should or shouldn't do. Or don't pardon us. Whatever floats your boat.

 

[Kzach]

Yes, well, pardon us if we set policy based upon what they do, rather than on what Kzach thinks they should or shouldn't do. Or don't pardon us. Whatever floats your boat.

I'm no expert but isn't this snark?

 

[Umbran]

I'm no expert but isn't this snark?

It is perhaps a tad wry, but not intended as snide, or hurtful.

 

[RangerWickett]

I'm no expert but isn't this snark?

No expert? Since when?

 

[Kzach]

No expert? Since when?

I'm trying to be good so I'm only left now with irony and sarcasm

 

[Lwaxy]

I have no ISP address and would never use one to begin with. My email regularly changes to avoid spam on my email account. ISP addresses kinda suck in that regard, even if I could get one, which I can't.