Well, the Escapist Ban Hammer fell on me :/

mikecoulter

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Somehow, my profile magically posted a poll recently. Probably some friends on my computer :/ and it was about the Pokemon Mudkip? And of course, was followed by a 3 day suspension due to lack of content. The Escapist didn't reply to my email about it either. I wondered why they thought a somewhat trusted user of the Escapist forum, who of which has never encountered moderator wrath before would post such a thing. Strange? This happen to anyone else before too?

EDIT: They recently replied to my email and the problem was resolved. Very well on their half I might add :)
 

Kuliani

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If you are worried about your account security, you should change your password frequently. But, I'm not going to be "that guy", and I am pretty lazy myself, so just be aware that others can easily jump onto your computer when you aren't there and use your account. Also, if your password is easy to guess, then it's very likely that someone is trying to log in as you.
 

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NoMoreSanity said:
A friend of mine Gerazzi got his account hacked. The hacker posted an ad for free ZP episodes and he got a probation because of it.
Since when did ZP cost anything? Thats a retarded hacker.
 

Pumpkin_Eater

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Changing your password and doing regular malware scans are the best ways to fend off hackers. If other people use your computer then be sure and log out of any forum or email accounts whenever you're done using them.
 

phalanfy

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who cares if you lose an account to hackers, big deal, just open a new one and deal
 

theklng

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i'm of the persuasion that if you act like rational/pragmatic person, then there's no need to fear any "ban hammers". case in point: myself.
 

CRAVE CASE 55

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how come when i got suspended for no reason right when i got my hundreth post i dident get the badge for 100 posts without moderater wrath. And i dident get it after my 200th 300th or 400 posts will it reset when i get to 1000?

And i might of gotten suspended for my friend using my computer complaing about Yahtzee
 

sky14kemea

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that happened to a friend on youtube once, but i have a bad feeling it was his bro XD

anyway, my password is hard to guess, but i use a laptop anyway and thats password protected too, so they need to crack 2 passwords to get on my account :p
 

Mrsoupcup

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I have had a week suspension and a single day one, trust me don't plan on getting in trouble a third time. I love my acount and this website so I'm just going to play it cool. Also somthing most people don't do, read the posting guidlines and mabye that will explain why you got ban or suspended or prevent it from happening to you. Also I'm not sure but the mods may suspended or ban you if you get reported a bunch of times.... Still I'm not sure how it works.
 

mikecoulter

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sky14kemea said:
so they need to crack 2 passwords to get on my account :p
My laptop has two passwords to get it on, then they have to crack my Escapist password ;D
 

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mikecoulter said:
Somehow, my profile magically posted a poll recently. Probably some friends on my computer :/ and it was about the Pokemon Mudkip? And of course, was followed by a 3 day suspension due to lack of content. The Escapist didn't reply to my email about it either. I wondered why they thought a somewhat trusted user of the Escapist forum, who of which has never encountered moderator wrath before would post such a thing. Strange? This happen to anyone else before too?
Because 170 posts having been here for a few months doesn't really make you a trusted member of the community.
 

Kuliani

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phalanfy said:
who cares if you lose an account to hackers, big deal, just open a new one and deal
Because it might not just be the account for the Escapist/Warcry networks, they may have some spyware checking all accounts you have (like online banking, online bill-paying accounts, credit card account details, email account access, etc). If they guessed or hacked one, then they are very likely to get the others (or already have done so!!!).

So, as Pumpkin_Eater suggested, regularly scan with Malware/Spyware detecting_destroying software to make sure you don't lose anything.
 

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Angus Young said:
how come when i got suspended for no reason right when i got my hundreth post i dident get the badge for 100 posts without moderater wrath. And i dident get it after my 200th 300th or 400 posts will it reset when i get to 1000?

And i might of gotten suspended for my friend using my computer complaing about Yahtzee
Your post count makes me happy.
 

iJosh

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The same thing happened to me, well almost.

I never went online on this account for like a month then it said I was on a permanent suspension or ban. I can't really remember. But any who, I just emailed some one down in the contact us area and I was re instated.
 

Onyx Oblivion

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Well, um...Logout everytime. This way you're not automatically logged in when they get on the computer.
 

GyroCaptain

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Onyx Oblivion said:
Well, um...Logout everytime. This way you're not automatically logged in when they get on the computer.
Heresy! It's important to let hackers on your account to make you look like a fool, normally that can be hard work. Remember, they're helping out!

tk1989 said:
Ive never been punished :p im a good boy :p hahaha
I hope that one day you wear a Neo badge with pride. Of course, at your current rate of posting, that'll be about 2042. POST MOAR, we'd love to see more non-mod-baiting people about.
 

sky14kemea

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GyroCaptain said:
tk1989 said:
Ive never been punished :p im a good boy :p hahaha
I hope that one day you wear a Neo badge with pride. Of course, at your current rate of posting, that'll be about 2042. POST MOAR, we'd love to see more non-mod-baiting people about.
*waves*
XD

mikecoulter said:
sky14kemea said:
so they need to crack 2 passwords to get on my account :p
My laptop has two passwords to get it on, then they have to crack my Escapist password ;D
how did you get 2 passwords on your laptop :O i might need the added security when i move out :p