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Pretty much speaks for itself. I'd ask Hersfold to say more since he's the one that researched the IPs, but Activini acknowledges the use of the proxy.Activini:
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Grosseschnauzer
TNPer
I think we're obligated to enforce the law. If Activini has a valid case, he can ask for judicial review by the COurt.
My problem with his explanation is that the explanation is essentially unprovable. I doubt employers would approve, so I don't know how that explanation can be verified.
We probably should get an explanation from Hersfold as the root admin on the proxy IP just to establish a complete record.
My problem with his explanation is that the explanation is essentially unprovable. I doubt employers would approve, so I don't know how that explanation can be verified.
We probably should get an explanation from Hersfold as the root admin on the proxy IP just to establish a complete record.
Hersfold
TNPer
When I scan IP addresses for Erastide, I use a number of different methods to determine if the applicant is someone we should allow in.
First, I'll check the IP in the member database. While this isn't 100% accurate, it can give me a general idea of who else the person may be, if they registered under a different account before. I'll search first for the entire IP address, then I'll start removing the later numbers. For example, an IP address could be 12.34.56.78 - I'll scan first for that, then for 12.34.56., and then for 12.34.. A match on the second search can generally be assumed to be the same person; a match on the third not so much. A search on the first term only is useless, as I always get a list of at least 10 members.
Second, I'll check www.dnsstuff.com to track the geographical location of the IP address and the reverse DNS authenticity. Usually, an IP address will have a valid reverse DNS, however forged IP addresses, such as those associated with proxies, generally do not have one. Using more detailed information from that site, I am further able to determine the likelihood of proxy use.
Third and finally, I will check to see if the IP address has made any contributions or received any vandalism warnings on Wikipedia. This seems rather odd at first, but by looking at the history of the IP address's contributions and warnings, I can more easily determine if the IP address is fixed on a specific connection or if it jumps around as a dial-up connection would. Wikipedia also has a blanket block policy on any open proxies or zombie computers, and will clearly indicate if that is the reason an IP is blocked. Of course, many times an IP address I search on hasn't contributed at all, so Wikipedia serves mainly as a extra reassurance. They also provide access to a few more tools I can use if I'm really not sure about something.
In Activini's case, my scan revealed the following results.
Member database: IP address shows one exact match, Activini. Account uses a free email domain, yahoo.com. There are no other feasible matches on the IP address. Conclusion: All clear.
www.DNSstuff.com: Reverse DNS verified. Geolocation traces the IP to somewhere in the United States, however no exact location can be determined. (Note that this is unusual - I usually get a state at the very least) Address is registered to Softlayer Technologies Inc, based in Dallas, TX; however, further searching has revealed locations in Great Britain as well. Attempting to look further still retrieves only an error from the system, something highly unusual. Conclusion: Suspicious
Wikipedia: Here's the kicker. Searching for User_Talk
Activini's IP address) yields a very large red box that states that the IP address has been automatically blocked due to indications that it is either an open proxy or zombie computer. Wikipedia's methods for searching for these proxies are better than mine, and I'll trust their judgment on this. Conclusion: Proxy in use
I would have to agree with Schnauzer. He hasn't proved to be a peaceful member in the past with his endo-tarting, and we cannot be sure of his intentions here, especially since he has chosen to use a proxy. He could just as easily access the internet from home - in fact, that would probably be a wiser course of action, considering how some employers get about internet use. His reasons are illogical, and most importantly, he is violating our laws and is fully aware of it. I would suggest a denial of the application.
The United Federation of Hersfold
Forum Administrator
First, I'll check the IP in the member database. While this isn't 100% accurate, it can give me a general idea of who else the person may be, if they registered under a different account before. I'll search first for the entire IP address, then I'll start removing the later numbers. For example, an IP address could be 12.34.56.78 - I'll scan first for that, then for 12.34.56., and then for 12.34.. A match on the second search can generally be assumed to be the same person; a match on the third not so much. A search on the first term only is useless, as I always get a list of at least 10 members.
Second, I'll check www.dnsstuff.com to track the geographical location of the IP address and the reverse DNS authenticity. Usually, an IP address will have a valid reverse DNS, however forged IP addresses, such as those associated with proxies, generally do not have one. Using more detailed information from that site, I am further able to determine the likelihood of proxy use.
Third and finally, I will check to see if the IP address has made any contributions or received any vandalism warnings on Wikipedia. This seems rather odd at first, but by looking at the history of the IP address's contributions and warnings, I can more easily determine if the IP address is fixed on a specific connection or if it jumps around as a dial-up connection would. Wikipedia also has a blanket block policy on any open proxies or zombie computers, and will clearly indicate if that is the reason an IP is blocked. Of course, many times an IP address I search on hasn't contributed at all, so Wikipedia serves mainly as a extra reassurance. They also provide access to a few more tools I can use if I'm really not sure about something.
In Activini's case, my scan revealed the following results.
Member database: IP address shows one exact match, Activini. Account uses a free email domain, yahoo.com. There are no other feasible matches on the IP address. Conclusion: All clear.
www.DNSstuff.com: Reverse DNS verified. Geolocation traces the IP to somewhere in the United States, however no exact location can be determined. (Note that this is unusual - I usually get a state at the very least) Address is registered to Softlayer Technologies Inc, based in Dallas, TX; however, further searching has revealed locations in Great Britain as well. Attempting to look further still retrieves only an error from the system, something highly unusual. Conclusion: Suspicious
Wikipedia: Here's the kicker. Searching for User_Talk
Activini's IP address) yields a very large red box that states that the IP address has been automatically blocked due to indications that it is either an open proxy or zombie computer. Wikipedia's methods for searching for these proxies are better than mine, and I'll trust their judgment on this. Conclusion: Proxy in useI would have to agree with Schnauzer. He hasn't proved to be a peaceful member in the past with his endo-tarting, and we cannot be sure of his intentions here, especially since he has chosen to use a proxy. He could just as easily access the internet from home - in fact, that would probably be a wiser course of action, considering how some employers get about internet use. His reasons are illogical, and most importantly, he is violating our laws and is fully aware of it. I would suggest a denial of the application.
The United Federation of Hersfold
Forum Administrator
It would be smart politics to let him in. Ask him to log in from home. He cannot work 24 hours a day, and his log-ins are fairly well distributed. I'm accustomed to checking his activity fairly frequently, since I watch for endotarting and I am occasionally awaiting a response from a TM.
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Sent a PM: No non-proxy = no membership
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Romanoffia (Guest)
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Another thing is to check out the domain of the IP address and compare it with the IP block for the email address the person uses to sign up with - if they sign up with a yahoo email (or some other web-based email address) you just ask them to send you a real email from that address and the pull their IP address from the header to see if it is consistent with the proxy.