It is only a temporary ban. That's why jerks keep coming back. But banning them for a while gives admins and other users some time before they come back, so it's some help.
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Re: Confused
Right, it's not fair to ban you for your uncle's actions. but admins aren't trying to be fair. They're trying to keep jerks like your uncle off of KGS. And banning the IP address he uses is the only practical way. 
It is only a temporary ban. That's why jerks keep coming back. But banning them for a while gives admins and other users some time before they come back, so it's some help.
It is only a temporary ban. That's why jerks keep coming back. But banning them for a while gives admins and other users some time before they come back, so it's some help.
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Re: Confused
wms wrote:Right, it's not fair to ban you for your uncle's actions. but admins aren't trying to be fair. They're trying to keep jerks like your uncle off of KGS. And banning the IP address he uses is the only practical way.
It is only a temporary ban. That's why jerks keep coming back. But banning them for a while gives admins and other users some time before they come back, so it's some help.
Yes, I understand. I may not like it, but I suppose it's one of the best methods there are. He thought he was being funny, but I guess he didn't really stop to think of the ramifications.
Oh, and YES!! I'm not blocked anymore!!!

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Re: Confused
you should set a password on your computer so that random people can't use it when you're not around
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Re: Confused
xed_over wrote:you should set a password on your computer so that random people can't use it when you're not around
While that's a good idea, it won't stop this from happening again since it's essentially blocking every computer in the house.
So I just have to hope they keep their promise to not mess with it again. -_-
Although after reading some replies here, I understand it's really the only thing they can do.
All I know is, I can get on again, so I'm happy about that!
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Re: Confused
If you have sole control over your router / access point, you could block port 2379, or whatever port KGS currently uses.
Even if others have access to the router, since every other service would be operating fine, they'd probably just assume the KGS service was down.
Even if others have access to the router, since every other service would be operating fine, they'd probably just assume the KGS service was down.
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Re: Confused
LocoRon wrote:If you have sole control over your router / access point, you could block port 2379, or whatever port KGS currently uses.
Even if others have access to the router, since every other service would be operating fine, they'd probably just assume the KGS service was down.
I don't. Unfortunately they're the ones who control the internet. -_-;;
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Re: Confused
xed_over wrote:you should set a password on your computer so that random people can't use it when you're not around
Yeah, and maybe you should have some serious words with your f***ing 'uncle', if that's his real name. I find it absolutely inexcusable to use such f***ing language on family-friendly services. Not f***ing funny, not at all.
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