[App_rpt-users] annoying Node Block

[Bryan D. Boyle]

On 6/14/11 11:48 PM, Steve Passmore wrote:
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> The only problem is the annoying node could still connect via another 
> node that is not blocked.
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> Steve
Yeah...can't totally prevent a determined LID from causing trouble...had 
an issue with a well-known miscreant on the bands interrupting our 
sunday night net a few weeks ago...tracked him down (it wasn't hard), 
and Jim took care of the Allstar registration quite smartly...Echo, 
well, that took a bit of convincing (why?  I don't know...but it 
did...had to send logs, etc. but what it comes down to is that system 
operators have the rights, under Part 97, to forbid ANY operator from 
using our systems...) to disable the individual's login.

If they're determined, they WILL get in, but, with the cooperation of 
the community here...it won't last for very long.

That has me thinking...we allow connections from registered nodes...a 
'white list' if you will...should we also have a 'black list' of those 
who, for whatever reason, have violated or abused the terms of use of 
the Allstar system that are validated against when they log in and try 
and connect?

I know, more paperwork, right?
-- 
Bryan
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