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Due to spammers I am still manually approving every new account request. It's a PITA but is far easier than cleaning up the damage a spammer does when they get through.
That said...
Someone just tried to register an account that spoofs the name of an existing member. No, I'm not going to tell you who so don't ask. We've seen what kind of damage this does here in the past. I refuse to believe any good can come from this sort of thing and I consider it a form of harassment. That makes it a violation of the AUP, in spirit if not letter.
If you are unhappy with someone here, and THAT person is not violating the AUP, you have a few options:
1. Address your concerns with this person directly via PMs. I encourage you to build a bridge and get over it. Work it out.
2. Ignore the person. When you view a person's profile there is a link along the bottom that says, "Ignore this user." This will block 90% of their content. You will only see their posts when someone else quotes them.
3. Leave.
I will not allow personal vendettas to be acted out on this site. I'm sorry if you think this is unfair. You are apparently not in tune with the spirit of this site and this community. For chrissake, we just had anonymous people donate money to buy a member tires. THAT is the spirit of this site.
If I've misread this attempted registration I apologize, but I ask that you pick a different name and resubmit.
Thank you for your support.
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Is that darn Dwight 2 at it again???!!!  (...I thought we got rid o' him once and for all a long long time ago!!!) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Geez John, I was only kiddin', ya know! 
(...just couldn't resist that after you said that somebody was 'spoofing' another member's name, that's all) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I'm not amused, but it has nothing to do with your post.
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Hey John we all appreciate your diligence in keeping the site safe and spammer free. Sucks that people spend valued time ruining other people's stuff.
Rock on ba.com members!!
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Thanks for your labours on our behalf. I think we're all behind you and trust your judgement.
Cheers, Richard
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I really enjoy this site and appreciate all your hard work at keeping it safe and us on track when need be. Thanks so much. 
Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, a touch that never hurts. - Charles Dickens
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Not sure what "spoofing the name of an existing member" even means but it doesn't sound good. In that light, I'm glad you were able to intercept it John.
Live to love, love to live.
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Keith... something like mountianman or mountainmon
Thom
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Or even Hillman or Mountainwoman. Not saying those were the ones used, just an example. That in and of itself is not a big issue, but in the past those kinds of accounts were used to start mocking/attacking/harassing people, usually the people for whom they are named. Of course that was the old days when it was nearly impossible to get accounts deleted. That is no longer an issue. 
Last edited by FriarJohn; 04/05/2011 12:33 AM.
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Ah... now I understand. I'm not so 'cyber smart' to keep up with it all, a fact proven by my recent thread on being scammed. I do find the psychology of it all interesting though... kind of a study into contemporary human behaviour. Anonymity CAN yield interesting results, negative or otherwise.
Live to love, love to live.
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Gee maybe it was some useless git just wanting to have a say
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Well, you're a useless git (I mean I guess so, it says so under your name) and I've never stopped you from having your say. Even when you're insulting me (poorly) in PMs. 
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As if my 2 cents matter. But here it is anyway John. ROCK ON ROCK STAR.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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Gee maybe it was some useless git just wanting to have a say
hey Rosco
at least you put a smile on Frair's face
well done Buddy
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I don't sweat the small stuff.  And the stuff that ain't small I nuke and move on. "I say we take off and nuke it from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
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Thanks for your labours on our behalf. I think we're all behind you and trust your judgement.
I agree
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WHITEdog? Seriously though, thanks FJ.
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Thanks John, I don't know ya but I am thinking that bulldog as your icon has more to it than what meets the eye.
07 America,
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Thanks for your labours on our behalf. I think we're all behind you and trust your judgement.
+1
I can't say it any better.
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Thanks for your labours on our behalf. I think we're all behind you and trust your judgement.
+1
I can't say it any better.
+1 also,
But damn FJ your stopping all my fun
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Thanks for your labours on our behalf. I think we're all behind you and trust your judgement.
+1
I can't say it any better.
+1 also,
But damn FJ your stopping all my fun
Having only been active on this site for a little over a month and a half (is that really all it's been?), one of many things I have enjoyed is the help, humor, and friendliness of the real people here. I REALLY appreciate the work that goes into keeping it that way.
THANKS JOHN! and everyone else  
I'm speeding because I have to get there before I forget where I was going.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Yeah, don't forget my partners in crime. LOL
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I remember my late mother telling me once ... you can't get along with everyone dear so make the most of the ones you do get along with and ignore the others.
Me personally I pity those poor people who are driving/riding through life with a sh!t smeared windscreen.
Peace in the country when the sun goes down , the corn is gettin' high
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Me personally I pity those poor people who are driving/riding through life with a sh!t smeared windscreen.
Graphically enlightening... I like it!!
Live to love, love to live.
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Me personally I pity those poor people who are driving/riding through life with a sh!t smeared windscreen.
You gotta way with words Rick.
Cheers, Richard
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What kind of person spoofs anothers and thinks its funny or would even bother the original guy. I probably wouldn't even get it if mine was spoofed. Mine is a spoof anyway of Crazy Horse, a personal hero of mine.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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Indian woman called three horses keeps asking why she gets called this name ... Chief tell her ... nag nag nag
some trivia for those that hadn't heard
Chubby Checker was a spoof of Fats Domino
Peace in the country when the sun goes down , the corn is gettin' high
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some trivia for those that hadn't heard
Chubby Checker was a spoof of Fats Domino
Yep Rick, that's true alright. And this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaWaQBxc0aI
...was a spoof on this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDl0qPfkSRw
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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There is a little more to my name on here than just a spoof.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
Edgar Allan Poe
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There is a little more to my name on here than just a spoof.
Ummmmm....okay then, Chad.
Sooooo, does this mean you're part Lakota, and that you have a brother named "Squatting Buffalo"???
(...and that your motto is: "After Little Big Horn, Yellowhair more dapper, 'cause he now wears Arrow Shirts!"???)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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There is a little more to my name on here than just a spoof.
Do tell
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There is a little more to my name on here than just a spoof.
Ummmmm....okay then, Chad.
Sooooo, does this mean you're part Lakota, and that you have a brother named "Squatting Buffalo"???
(...and that your motto is: "After Little Big Horn, Yellowhair more dapper, 'cause he now wears Arrow Shirts!"???)
No the Chief of his tribe names people after the first thing he sees when asked for a name so he was named 2 Dogs F**king.  (Just pulling your leg a little Chad.)
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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When you view a person's profile there is a link along the bottom that says, "Ignore this user."
Maybe a small spelling change would satisfy more disgruntled people. Make the option "Ignore this looser".
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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Oh, I know Ian.
I would tell but we have an AUP and I think the telling of the story would be a direct violation of said AUP.
Then John would nuke me from space, and I wouldn't see it coming. So that is a tale I will leave for a time less likely to offend the hearer.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
Edgar Allan Poe
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.....and then from John Boy's "Book of Tools for Effective Communication", which he learned from a Sportster riding midwestern female Psychologist  **Face Saving; Yours and Theirs**; The short interpretation is “Public praise and private punishment”. If you have ever been reprimanded or embarrassed in public you’ll immediately know the reason why. The person you talk to will appreciate it. If there is an issue, speak respectfully in private, otherwise always, always keep your public comments about someone positive, particularly when they are not present. The positive side to respecting this rule is a greater sense of trust, you can avoid Power Struggles. Break this rule and response is guaranteed, it may sell papers, but doesn't solve many problems. jh
"It's not what I say that's important, it's what you hear" Red Auerbach
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Oh, I know Ian.
I would tell but we have an AUP and I think the telling of the story would be a direct violation of said AUP.
Then John would nuke me from space, and I wouldn't see it coming. So that is a tale I will leave for a time less likely to offend the hearer.
Apparently you haven't actually read the AUP, because there IS a process and a variety of potential outcomes...
BonnevilleAmerica.com may take any one or more of the following actions in response to complaints:
issue warnings: written or verbal
suspend the Member’s posting privileges
suspend the Member’s account
terminate the Member’s account
bill the Member for administrative costs and/or reactivation charges
bring legal action to enjoin violations and/or to collect damages, if any, caused by violations
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I read it a few times. I know you are a letter of the law guy. I am not downing you, I would never. My statement was really more of a joke because the nature of the story can be quite upsetting to the.............well lets just say more civilized folks on here.
I know you are a fair guy John and have never doubted it ever.
(Hell man, you're one of the White hats even ifn ya do wear the bronze star round here.)
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
Edgar Allan Poe
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I forgot the obligatory smiley face. Here ya go--> 
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