General Chat

I do agree that there needs to be some way of identifying someone if they've either changed their user name or are pretending to be someone else - I think Mags had the right idea, or perhaps if all user names had the last few digits of their membership number after their name, I don't see why it would be so hard for GR to sort something out? I guess they're not really bothered? Kaye x

Hi Elaine, Genes can review every member. They could install software that automatically logs the IP address when a new member registers. Other websites do this that are as busy as, or even busier than, GR. They could check the IP addresses against a 'banned' list automatically. They could add to the banned list when necessary. But they choose not to, so far. Maybe if we all urged them to reconsider then they would. Gwynne

Hi again Elaine, I know new members are registering at a great rate of knots but I also know that if I fill in any application on line and I make a mistake it will throw up an error message when I submit the application saying 'xxx field does not match yyy field' I imagined a similar check stop could be included in the GR registration form. Just an idea! LOL Mags xx

Mags, if that is the case, then the family using the address would all be penalised, All members on that ip addy would recieve a seperate mail detailing this, so would have to take it up with the person causing the trouble in the family. If only genes would do this Elaine x

ps. genes cant review every new member, in the last ten mins or so, about 47 new peeps have registered. How do I know ?, I took the member number of 'Flora' and added on numbers until I came to the last one....then checked around 10 mins later. It had gone from the top number to the bottom member number ****2877 ****2924 47 peeps in around 10 mins...no way genes can check every one

Hi Elaine, I did mention that to GR recently (In one of my very few mails to them) and their response was that a number of members could share an ip address so it would not be possible. I don't know enough about the situation to know if this is correct or not. Mags xx

Its trolls like these who spoil it for those who name change in harmless jest I think personally, we should be allowed one board name (as well as our real name on the account), which can only be changed by mailing genes. It would also be a good idea if it was possible, for genes to make a note of the ip address of those who are causing trouble, so they cannot re register. Elaine x

Great idea Mags... Lets hope the Team take this up as a viable option. Anne :)))

COPIED AND PASTED FROM MY REPLY ON LOUISE'S THREAD. * * * * I'm many other people too when I'm playing out in The Village. Sometimes I forget to change my name - but always sign off as Mags or say who I am. I would miss not being able to change my name but I'm sure it's not beyond the realms of possibility to have a 'fixed' account name that shows if you were to click on an 'assumed' name. It won't stop those who join under a pseudonym but perhaps there could also be some sort of check stop on registering where the name of the account holder does not match that on the bank card used to pay. There are no doubt a few people that have their account subscriptions paid by someone else but in those few cases, perhaps the application and explanation could be reviewed separately by GR before acceptance. * * * * To me, it makes sense to have some sort of fail safe to help prevent so called trolls invading what is a unique and generally pleasant forum. The idea isn't new but one that could easily be adopted I would think. Mags xx

Hello Louisen I did this morning....my name is Sandra..

As both Batman and Flora are publicly hiding behind a name, no one knows who they are, male or female. Both of them are happy to let members point the finger of suspicion to various ex members, and both seem to enjoy the fuss its caused....both still wont say who they are, and if they did now, im afraid no one will believe them. Theve dug their own grave. Elaine x

I just keep well away unless I know who they are.....not worth it...

Im either blind or stupid as i never seem to see any of these nasty threads. I am such a pussycat haps thats why. Shirley Ann.

shirley Its been pulled but take it from me...the language was vile Elaine x

I can't find a thread by Flora.

This is a good idea Joan...but.. Why should we have to do this... most of us do not hide behind our nom-de-plumes and should not have that taken away from us.... I am 'Honey Rum' on this board... people know me as that... but they also know that my name is Anne and I come from Chester... I have never hidden the fact... those that do usually have something to hide.... there is no reason why they cannot sign there first name after a message. Anne :)))

Well !!!!!! I was fortunate (Or should that be 'unfortunate' ?) enough just to read her/his thread before it was pulled..........I am astounded that 'it' was allowed to stay on here this morning!!! I wish GR would find a way of ensuring peeps had one name & number on here, & we all have to sign off with a name. Horrendous! :0( Joan (Who has always been a female Joan & still is !)

'Flora' would not be able to come on here under any name he/she chooses, because 'it' would be eventually found out... The 'big gob' would give 'it' away!!! 'It' has a filthy mouth... and filthy mouths spill filth wherever they go!!! Anne.

but 'flora' will probably change her name to somthing else! i hate that on here people can just change names! i think everyone should either have to use thier real name or everyone should be given a code or something for all to see which never changes! xxx

There must be something seriously wrong with a person to pay to come back on this site under an assumed name, only to swear and abuse other members!! I for one have reported the said 'thread' to abuse . I know we all have a choice wether to read threads, add to them or whatever... but do we really want people like her/him cluttering these boards with obseneties??? Anne .