I'm telling everyone this not to enflame any existing hard feelings and so on, but because I think it's really important for people to know. S_S has used his Administrator capabilities on MTGnews to obtain the password to my account. Therefore, even though it appears that I'm not banned, I can't post, edit, or delete posts, I can't read or send PMs, and I can't even log in. If any posts, edits, or PMs are made after January 1st, they are S_S and not me.
2) How to contact me.
Because of this, any PM you send to me on MTGnews is being read by S_S. Please DO NOT PM ME AT MTGNEWS.
To get ahold of me:
- PM me here on MTG Salvation
- email me at my hotmail account (drutter)
- talk to me on AIM (rancoredelf)
I answer my emails about once a day. I answer my PMs 2 or 3 times a day. Sometimes I get really busy on AIM and I'm not available for "chitchat" all the time. Sometimes I am, but sometimes I'm not. If there's something important, I'm always available if you see me online. I don't always have AIM on if I'm at the computer, so if it's urgent, PM me and I'll probably get it within a few minutes.
Again, do not PM me at MTG News because it won't be me reading or replying. Thanks, and I apologize to anyone in advance who will accuse me of being petty by posting this. I'm merely trying to protect my online identity.
If vB allows admins to view passwords then the software is seriously flawed. He probably just changed the password, I doubt he actually HAS the old one.
If vB allows admins to view passwords then the software is seriously flawed. He probably just changed the password, I doubt he actually HAS the old one.
No, he changed the email address of R_E's account to his own, did the "OMFG I furgotted my passwurd!" tool to have it send to that email, took the password from his email, logged in, and changed the password and email addy so that it looked like R_E but he couldn't get in. So he has the password.
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No, he changed the email address of R_E's account to his own, did the "OMFG I furgotted my passwurd!" tool to have it send to that email, took the password from his email, logged in, and changed the password and email addy so that it looked like R_E but he couldn't get in. So he has the password.
Any forum software that allows you to do that is whack. The older version of vB (2.4.3) simply sent you a link that allowed you to change your password, it didn't even store the password in plaintext (which is better IMO).
Any forum software that allows you to do that is whack. The older version of vB (2.4.3) simply sent you a link that allowed you to change your password, it didn't even store the password in plaintext (which is better IMO).
Actually, you may be right... let me check by requesting my password...
Nope, R_E, I don't think he has your password.
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.....i don't know what to say. It's like ID theft, but with magic cards instead of credit cards...
I actually kinda wish it was credit cards, so S_S could get arrested..
That is just horrible... But yes, listen to everyone here and contact every source you have telling them to PM you on Salvation or to email you directly and NOT to use 'News...
.....i don't know what to say. It's like ID theft, but with magic cards instead of credit cards...
I actually kinda wish it was credit cards, so S_S could get arrested..
On MOTL when someone does that, they still file for ID theft.
On MOTL when someone does that, they still file for ID theft.
Yeah, but you also have to realize that MOTL accounts exist primarily as an exchange medium. They are there (supposedly) for the sole purpose of trading cards.
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That bastard!!!! look at RE's account info.... http://forums.mtgnews.com/member.php?u=26 ..... LOOK AT "Last Activity: Today 14:36" someone has been in there messing around. If that is how he wants to run things then he can go to H E double hockey stick.
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Wow, he really doesn't care what happens. With your account, do you think he would post the entire "BoK" spoiler?
I haven't been banned yet, so I could post something in the lobby, "R_E okay? he hasn't been posting much" and someone would be bound to know what happened.
I suppose you could pm elf and see if you get a reply to see if the acount is used. THat or check his last activity.
EDIT: just noticed dwarf's post. I was redundantly redundant by stating something that was already stated by dwarf's post.
Somebody could say "Hey Elf! You live? Cool I thought you were banned. Keep up the good work in the rumor mill." and see what happens. But this will probably be read by S_S.
What S_S did is entirely illegal, UNLESS R_E has done something that can only be fixed by going into his account, but changing password? I don't think so! I have had to go into people's acounts before and change/delete sigs and avatars, thats about it.:)
As I stated before, that is disqusting. Shall I repost this on my news accounts and ask for comments? I wasn't sure how that would be recieved here...
I suggest that someone please make a thread asking why Urzassedatives and Rancored_Elf are not banned.
Ask why their accounts are banned without banned tags.
I really want a banned tag myself, and I am sure an R_E banned tag would be good too.
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I'm telling everyone this not to enflame any existing hard feelings and so on, but because I think it's really important for people to know. S_S has used his Administrator capabilities on MTGnews to obtain the password to my account. Therefore, even though it appears that I'm not banned, I can't post, edit, or delete posts, I can't read or send PMs, and I can't even log in. If any posts, edits, or PMs are made after January 1st, they are S_S and not me.
2) How to contact me.
Because of this, any PM you send to me on MTGnews is being read by S_S. Please DO NOT PM ME AT MTGNEWS.
To get ahold of me:
- PM me here on MTG Salvation
- email me at my hotmail account (drutter)
- talk to me on AIM (rancoredelf)
I answer my emails about once a day. I answer my PMs 2 or 3 times a day. Sometimes I get really busy on AIM and I'm not available for "chitchat" all the time. Sometimes I am, but sometimes I'm not. If there's something important, I'm always available if you see me online. I don't always have AIM on if I'm at the computer, so if it's urgent, PM me and I'll probably get it within a few minutes.
Again, do not PM me at MTG News because it won't be me reading or replying. Thanks, and I apologize to anyone in advance who will accuse me of being petty by posting this. I'm merely trying to protect my online identity.
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Don't the other admins know about that?
No way should that fly.
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No, he changed the email address of R_E's account to his own, did the "OMFG I furgotted my passwurd!" tool to have it send to that email, took the password from his email, logged in, and changed the password and email addy so that it looked like R_E but he couldn't get in. So he has the password.
I have no extendo-sig. Sorry, I'm just not vain enough to think someone will click on it.
Any forum software that allows you to do that is whack. The older version of vB (2.4.3) simply sent you a link that allowed you to change your password, it didn't even store the password in plaintext (which is better IMO).
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Actually, you may be right... let me check by requesting my password...
Nope, R_E, I don't think he has your password.
I have no extendo-sig. Sorry, I'm just not vain enough to think someone will click on it.
I actually kinda wish it was credit cards, so S_S could get arrested..
EDIT: I mean evil if he uses your account to damage you or your contacts.
That is just horrible... But yes, listen to everyone here and contact every source you have telling them to PM you on Salvation or to email you directly and NOT to use 'News...
And this has hit a new low...
I have been informed that ninjas took this part of my post and ran with it to prevent S_S from doing even more sinister stuff... hmmm, that sucks.
I have no extendo-sig. Sorry, I'm just not vain enough to think someone will click on it.
Well, just make sure your contacts know about the situation (though, I think most have gathered the info already).
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On MOTL when someone does that, they still file for ID theft.
Yeah, but you also have to realize that MOTL accounts exist primarily as an exchange medium. They are there (supposedly) for the sole purpose of trading cards.
I have no extendo-sig. Sorry, I'm just not vain enough to think someone will click on it.
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One Cheese to rule them all,
One Cheese to find them.
One Cheese to bring them all,
and in the bathroom BIND them!
Behold the power of Cheese!!!!
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I haven't been banned yet, so I could post something in the lobby, "R_E okay? he hasn't been posting much" and someone would be bound to know what happened.
EDIT: just noticed dwarf's post. I was redundantly redundant by stating something that was already stated by dwarf's post.
Somebody could say "Hey Elf! You live? Cool I thought you were banned. Keep up the good work in the rumor mill." and see what happens. But this will probably be read by S_S.
I suggest that someone please make a thread asking why Urzassedatives and Rancored_Elf are not banned.
Ask why their accounts are banned without banned tags.
I really want a banned tag myself, and I am sure an R_E banned tag would be good too.
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What about this stuff? Was this recieved through R_E's acount? Suddenly Raa has access to rumor info? hmmm...
http://forums.mtgnews.com/showthread.php?t=190695
http://forums.mtgnews.com/showthread.php?t=190704
http://forums.mtgnews.com/showthread.php?t=190703
EDIT: wait, just realized how stupid Raa is:
http://mtgnews.com/Pages/RumorSubmission.html
Anyone can send him rumors and he'll post them without hesitation.