Make it Harder to register?

[FireZ 2]

Considering most people have dynamic IPs these days, proxies are a thing of the past. All they would have to do is reset their router, and then register again. People might think that email verification is a small pointless step, but it actually would reduce the amount of spam and phishing a lot. That extra minute or two is a lot bigger deterrent than you think.

Resetting your router does not change your ip, only your ISP can change your ip

 

[malakadang]

I do support email verification.

SMS verification should be implemented only if more than 1 account is made on the same IP? You should only have 1 account.

 

[I'm Still Breathing]

Resetting your router does not change your ip, only your ISP can change your ip

http://whatismyipaddress.com/dynamic-static

If you have a dynamic ip reseting your router will change it, however it is an extremely small change (e.g 1.1.1.1 to 1.1.1.2).

 

[FireZ 2]

Like I said, it doesnt change your ip, thanks (external ips your internal doesnt matter)

 

[I'm Still Breathing]

Like I said, it doesnt change your ip, thanks (external ips your internal doesnt matter)

Did you even read the link I posted or?

If you have a dynamic ip your isp assigns you a new ip(external) every time you connect.

 

[Uncensored]

I think it's good the same way it is right now, No need for more Complications.

 

[Govind]

I don't feel we should hinder legitimate users as collateral to us stopping scammers/trolls/advertisers from registering.

If we do that, they still win >_>

 

[i noob killer i]

I feel its fine the way it is for example ban evaders will be caught and banned same with trolls and advertisers. I say its fine as it is.

 

[wackywamba]

A more effective way to stop the newbs from posting phising links would be to have a post requirement for certain forums - this worked very well on fagex when it was still around.

 

A more effective way to stop the newbs from posting phising links would be to have a post requirement for certain forums - this worked very well on fagex when it was still around.

This has been suggested numerous times, the suggestions have always been denied.

 

[Orthadox]

They should definitely implement email verification on registration.

 

[xph6x]

I agree.

 

[Devilsfan]

No, making it harder to register won't prevent a possible scammer from anything.

 

[noak]

real id verification???

 

[Sparxeh]

Resetting your router does not change your ip, only your ISP can change your ip

http://whatismyipaddress.com/dynamic-static

If you have a dynamic ip reseting your router will change it, however it is an extremely small change (e.g 1.1.1.1 to 1.1.1.2).

Like I said, it doesnt change your ip, thanks (external ips your internal doesnt matter)

I think you need a little help understanding - your ISP sets your connection type to either a 'Dynamic IP' or 'Static IP'.

Most ISPs these days assign a dynamic IP unless specifically requested by yourself - take for example the IP 94.15.141.76 - say this was my IP, if I restarted my router it will probably change (a very minor change, it would say on the same subnet /24 range) and it would set to 94.15.141.64.

Otherwise you have a Static IP which will be permanent and never change unless you change your ISP or a new connection is leased to your premises, or if the ISP moved there routers/network/hubs about in your local area or did some upgrades, etc.

I hope that helps.

 

[ScammersAreDumb]

Resetting your router does not change your ip, only your ISP can change your ip

False.

http://whatismyipaddress.com/dynamic-static

If you have a dynamic ip reseting your router will change it, however it is an extremely small change (e.g 1.1.1.1 to 1.1.1.2).

False.

Like I said, it doesnt change your ip, thanks (external ips your internal doesnt matter)

False.

I think you need a little help understanding - your ISP sets your connection type to either a 'Dynamic IP' or 'Static IP'.

Most ISPs these days assign a dynamic IP unless specifically requested by yourself - take for example the IP 94.15.141.76 - say this was my IP, if I restarted my router it will probably change (a very minor change, it would say on the same subnet /24 range) and it would set to 94.15.141.64.

Otherwise you have a Static IP which will be permanent and never change unless you change your ISP or a new connection is leased to your premises, or if the ISP moved there routers/network/hubs about in your local area or did some upgrades, etc.

I hope that helps.

And false.

Most of the time the first two sets of numbers will stay the same, or close to the same. The second two sets of numbers, however, can completely change.

For instance, you can have 73.115.192.38 as your IP.

You can then reset your router, or disconnect/connect via your router status page and get assigned 73.115.92.122.

Occasionally the first two sets will change, but it isn't always changing like the second two sets.

Back on topic, however, I really don't think verifying your email would hinder a legit user who only has to do it once. It will annoy phishers who register multiple accounts a day, and have to also make email addresses to go along with them. At the very least, could you make it so you have to enter a valid email address? At the moment I can enter [email protected] and it would go through perfectly fine....