After the recent TROLL uprising, we need to develope a system that we can reliably use for refs and validating info.

[gogeeta13]

yoinked from my post in the fs/ft forum:


<< i think we need to develope a system and a special anandtech refs database, maybe we could hook-in to heatware and have a anand only database that we can each have our handle as our ref name. And also make delivery confirmation a must. Hmm, i will have to think about this more, i will go start a thread in OT. >>


This is a very important topic, everyones imput is needed.

 

[digi187]

we need something like heatware, but you actually have to set up an account to leave feedback about another user. Set it up with an email check. I dont know cause ive never used it.

But somethign at least a bit more tougher to fake your references.

 

[geroxx]

I would agree. The problem is... You would need to list Name, Address, Phone Number, and valid Email (NO Hotmail, Yahoo, or other online email). This information would not be visiable to everybody but would be used incase someone questions the persons postings.

Another problem as I see it is the Nickname problem. Some people have numerous nicks... And some TROLLS will change their nicks a lot.

That is why the valid name, address, phone number would be good. If you want to be listed... You sign up and give the information. You pay a small charge of say $1 to $5. They then send you a code number in the mail and you then have to &quot;verify&quot; your account with the code. That way at least the address &quot;worked&quot;. There are still going to be ways around this but it would be a little better that what is currently used now.

There would also have to me some even tempered Moderators that could control the updates.

Its a good idea that needs a little work...

 

[JACKHAMMER]

Of course mein Fuhrer........

 

[piku]

lol hahaha

 

[Ultima200]

This is a dumb idea, no one would give their real info.

 

[gogeeta13]

i am not saying this is the exact solution. what i am saying, is the something needs to be done about this problem. Too many people are getting burned.

 

[Zenmervolt]

<<There would also have to me some even tempered Moderators that could control the updates.>>

How about we just have the current Mods kick the crap out of the morons who abuse these forums? My experiences have been that the Mods are just regular people who have for unknown reasons agreed to put up with the trolls and flame wars that are an inevitable part of managing any forum.

Zenmervolt

 

[konichiwa]

Christ! I leave for a few days to play some Black and White and Tribes 2, and you guys are trying to make AT into a communist regime! Bollocks to your system, use your common sense or don't complain.