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| Question about making a report; Abuse on an IF board | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 14 2012, 10:18 AM (797 Views) | |
| starbase63 | Aug 14 2012, 10:18 AM Post #1 |
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I have a question concerning abuse. I am the admin of an Invision board. A member on another IF board has been continually violating the following portions of the TOU:
This person has been openly accusing me by name and by handle of being a spammer who has been carrying out a series of automated attacks against a message board run by a major media corporation. That spammer is not me. The admin of the IF board this person belongs to has allowed these accusations to be made and to continue, if not outright post in agreement with said accusations. The spammer could potentially face legal charges if/when the media corporation finally catches up with him/her. I do not want to be wrongfully considered a suspect based on these accusations should someone actually believe them. These accusations are also on occasion laced with profanity. The person in question also seems to think almost every Guest who posts at that IF board is me and addresses them by my name or handle. I do not post at that board. What is the proper channel for me to follow to report this behavior and have the matter looked into? Thank you. |
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| Ben | Aug 14 2012, 10:30 AM Post #2 |
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Quantum-locked when observed.
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Generally, it’s difficult for us to judge that type of content. If the person in question is also posting personally identifiable information, such as your complete real name, you could report a privacy violation. Identifying the source of an automated spam attack is difficult and costly. It’s generally more effective to simply increase one’s defences against such attacks. However, if the targets of these attacks do decide to spend the effort and money to identify the people behind them, I doubt they will take heed to accusations posted on a free message board. They will likely use more sophisticated methods of detection that would automatically exonerate you.
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| starbase63 | Aug 14 2012, 10:39 AM Post #3 |
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Yes, he has used my complete name in some posts. And as far as the media corporation, they have their "eye" on the situation, but the defenses they're adding are making it difficult for members to post as they have previously, and the membership is getting annoyed. All the more reason I don't want these accusations taken seriously, as I don't want people believing their fun is being interfered with because of me. The person making the accusations has seemed to at times had the ear of one of the lead admins of the corporate site which adds to my concern that they be stopped. But thanks for the info, Ben, I will look into the Privacy Violation report. B-) EDIT: If needed, I have some screencaps. Edited by starbase63, Aug 14 2012, 11:08 AM.
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| starbase63 | Sep 11 2012, 07:56 AM Post #4 |
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Just need some clarification... Above you say if they use my complete real name...does that mean it has to be "John Smith" clearly in a post or posts, or it can be "John" in one post and "Smith" in another but also using my online handle in others that make it clear who they're talking about? They've cut back on using my name as much as they were, but are still using my name to insult me and others and make false accusations. A Privacy Violation Report has previously been filed. |
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| Ben | Sep 16 2012, 07:55 AM Post #5 |
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Quantum-locked when observed.
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Since I don't personally handle those reports, it's difficult for me to answer that question. It probably depends heavily on the situation and context of the posts. You've gone ahead and filed the report, which is the right thing to do. We will investigate and take the necessary steps from there. |
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| starbase63 | Sep 23 2012, 08:20 PM Post #6 |
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Ben, this person is yet again making threats by my full name and is even starting to talk about my wife. Trouble is, he's making some of these posts without logging in (Guests can post at The Butt Board) but still using his registered name. I presume you can see all IPs at your end. Last post on page 1... http://z15.invisionfree.com/The_Butt_Board/index.php?showtopic=285&view=getnewpost I have a screencap if the post should suddenly turn up edited. How long does it take for a privacy report to be acted upon? Edited by starbase63, Sep 23 2012, 08:21 PM.
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| starbase63 | Oct 3 2012, 10:59 AM Post #7 |
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Both my boards and myself have again been brought up in a derogatory way at the site referenced above, and in one post by the admin no less (I have screencapped the post and will provide it if you wish). In the other post, the person making the remark and using my name is suspected (but not proven) to be the admin using a dual, something IF could likely figure out. Poll started by the admin...one of the poll choices references my "butthole"...: http://z15.invisionfree.com/The_Butt_Board/index.php?showtopic=289&view=getnewpost If the admin of an Invision board is actively participating in such acts, what is the remedy if a Privacy Report has already been filed and apparently not acted upon? Edited by starbase63, Oct 3 2012, 11:00 AM.
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| Nicolas | Oct 3 2012, 11:20 AM Post #8 |
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"PLES RING IF AN RNSER IS REQIRD."
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Hello, This is not the place to make abuse report claims. Your question was answered by Ben. What you have most recently described doesn't sound like a privacy issue. Our Terms of Service privacy violation form lists the following content as not to be posted without permission:
My advice to you would be to ignore the community entirely and stop giving them the attention they desire. If they do break the InvisionFree Terms of Service in any way report them (as you said you have done) and the claim will be investigated and acted upon appropriately as need be. However, topics on the support community are not the appropriate venue for your sorts of concerns and, given that your question has been answered, I will be closing this topic. All the best, ~Nick |
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They will likely use more sophisticated methods of detection that would automatically exonerate you.


10:16 AM Jul 11