Posted by KID A on February 28, 2006, at 15:05:03
In reply to Re: Question about using another computer., posted by Dr. Bob on February 28, 2006, at 1:06:57
> I agree, it's not a perfect system. I've discussed this some with the deputies, and we're open to trying something different.
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> What if there could be up to two posters per computer (connection) if (1) they posted here that they were doing that and (2) they agreed that if either of them were blocked, the other would be, too?There are a number of issues, of course; though usually, a good design exposes 'good' characteristics naturally.
You can think of the problem as one of identity. No matter how complex you make the identity tracking, it goes out the window when there are two physical people competing for access on one ip--- you can have a really secure idenity system that can be comprimised quickly by two people in the same room colaborating.
What you are preposing as far as IP blocking isn't that uncommon on certain 'service-like' systems... If I use an IP address to access a site with weak identity, which then gets blocked, I should assume that no user using my IP should be able to access that site.
The situation is unique here because the system DOES deal with user's actions and the need for punishment, (blocks), so your inability to enforce a block requires that you be more stringent in how you actually block a user.
The idea that you propose seems to be about as close as you will get without simply ignoring IP all together.
You have to decide which is more prevalent, duplicitous 'good' users, or duplicitous 'bad' ones.
ps. Coincidentally, the method I described, and am using now to post to this thread is probably outside a level of convenience that a casual user would bother with.
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