I have an idea that might keep down bans down for having multiple accounts?


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fawn

6:00pm Jan 3 2012

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So I had a idea. I thought when the server detects an account is about to made on a computer that already has account, why not put something up? Like a red stop sign or something that says, "STOP! AN ACCOUNT HAS ALREADY BEEN MADE ON THIS COMPUTER, AND MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS WILL LEAD TO BAN. IF THIS IS A RELATIVES ACCOUNT, REGARD THIS MESSAGE." Or something like that. I mean, sure you should read the rules, but for the slackers who don't, this would give them a second chance! In my opinion, it would really lower the ban rate. What'd you guys think?



xeeroh

6:25pm Jan 3 2012

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I think this is a good idea if it can be applied reasonably. :}



Wolf

10:05pm Jan 3 2012

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I think this is a good idea. c: Support.



Dragon393

7:05pm Jan 4 2012

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Good idea...but won't that cause problems if multiple people use the same computer?



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fawn

7:07pm Jan 4 2012

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Dragon: I've had seven different accounts use my computer, and nothing's happened. All my four friends, my cousin, and my little brother. It seems to be working out.



Lilith

7:54pm Jan 4 2012

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No support, because this would just be an annoyance for every AOL user, most users in Australia, Singapore, etc. It isn't going to stop those who truly want to cheat, unfortunately.




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Graveyardfox

8:27pm Jan 4 2012

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*disregard, I think. xD;

And yeah, no support. However, I think maybe simply adding in red that multiple accounts are not permitted and would lead to a ban on the Register page would be a good idea. No messing with coding or annoying popups like that, just a simple addition.

Why would it be everyone with AOL or living in other countries, Broken? O.o




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Jzbelle

12:05pm Jan 5 2012

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Why not just put the warning about "Only one account per user" in big fat red letters on the sign-up page?  No need for the server to detect anything, just make it a permanent addition to the page.  And prominent, so there's even less excuse for multi-account cheaters.  (Apologies if something like that is already there, as I haven't seen the sign-up page since 2007).  XD



Lilith

3:20pm Jan 5 2012

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AOL and the countries I listed recycle their IP addys more than other places, meaning we have some IP addresses with hundreds of users on them (individual users, not multis).

I'd love to have something on the signup page, but Patrick is particular about the look of things so I don't know if that will happen or not. There has been something in the works for a while though for new user signups, a walkthru of sorts, including the rules page.




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