The user name example, is not against the rules, so that doesn't apply. If someone wants to have Vlncenzo, it's their right.

The avatar example, is also not against the rules. As long as it doesn't break any of the violations already set, it's fine. And if it does - simple PM to M++ handles it.

The sig/photo ripping example already has a procedure in place to handle this.

Thank you for taking the time to explain it to me. I just don't see a real need for this. Especially since we already have procedures in place to handle any of the above. Goodluck!

This post was edited by Vincenzo on Jul 18 2014 09:24am

Whew, you are rather defensive when challenged! I like that. Good discussion.



I did read correctly. I never said that you mentioned it wasn't against the rules.



In the chance this did happen, Meridyth/Skip would clearly see user B was not at fault. No harm against the user. User A would be locked/tagged.User A would have the opportunity to pay back user C.

Wouldn't work as a scam prevention tool either, because even attempting to scam is not a scam.



The procedure for ripped sigs is here. I've used it myself in the past and it's very efficient. Won't entertain the bashing of M++.



Not sure what you are referring to in regards to my help in the GH section. I don't truly understand what you believe my intentions are. As far as I know, the help I give is received and appreciated. Everyone has their own areas of expertise. Some may be in PC related, some may be in financials. At the end of the day, if you can provide solid assistance that gets the job done, it's a win win. I'm not a know it all, I'll be the 1st to admit it!

And lastly, my editing wasn't adding a "thanks" at the end. I was correcting grammar/wording throughout my post. You can ask a staff member to verify, since they can see edits.

Not everyone is out to bash you bud. Being challenged is a good thing! See you around the GH.

Best Regards,

I defend myself when bashed against or picked at, not just challenged. And to me, not a good discussion, this in reality is nothing but spam.

You specified in a sentence that it is not against the rules, in reply to my post. Extenuating that I said it was.

User B is obviously not at fault User A would be locked/tagged yes, but who in the right mind who intentionally makes a username for scamming is going to repay anything? chances are that FG is transferred between several accounts times over by the time an accusation topic is even made. And contrary to that, there have been issues with names being purposely made similar for intent of purpose that was indeed dealt with BEFORE scamming was initiated.

The topic for reporting ripped sigs was made because there is no other form of submission.

And my referring to your help in regards in GH section isn't stating that it isn't helpful, anyone helping is help and that's what counts. But true help is someone who is able to do it on their own, not someone who can copy anyone elses help.

It would be pointless to contact a staff member over an editing check and secondly I've been PM'd several times told not to discuss their abilities. Bet you haven't got one of those PM's yet. It's not a privilege.

I agree not everyone is out to bash me, but of course. Plenty have, and continue to. And nothing can ever be done about it.

Lastly, thanks for the regards. I believe this topic has enough spam in it to be considered a violation and be closed even though its semi-on-topic. In which case I will remake my suggestion.

I'll take the liberty of reporting our posts for closure.

/e: Also take note, every single one of my replies regarding this "discussion" was reported by another user. Yours, was not.

Tell me that's not intentional bashing.

This post was edited by Jolene on Jul 18 2014 01:10pm

i agree with green on this

users would abuse this

i vote no

I believe you only have the best of intentions with this suggestion, however I don't believe it's necessary.

The reason being, there are already things implemented to protect the original user who is trying to be impersonated.
Also, it's impossible to impersonate someone on jsp as they have a unique name, user ID, and stats (posts, join date, guild [not always unique]).
Just as well, signatures and avatars which are bought, if worn by others for any reason (including impersonation) can be reported to the ripper accusation thread in the Graphics Forum.

In the end, it's a good hearted suggestion, but you're suggesting to "fix something which is not broken".

Dumb suggestion.
It's against the rules to impersonate people.
If someone is falling for any impersonation then they haven't fully read the rules since everything has "TRADE SAFE! USE A MEDIATOR" written all over it.

It's also very hard to prove who the impersonator is because you're just assuming it's someone (how would you know who it is, plenty of scammers out there).

I voted yes because nothing in the s/a ever gets done by mods so maybe if its simplified they will be more inclined to do so

Just gave you your 30th no. Time to retire the suggestion!