member who just won't go away

**Lpspider** · 08-28-2007, 12:29 AM

Okay, recently on my Writing forum I had a major copyright incident. One member caused quite a rucus and I banned them by name and ip. However, they still visited the site and viewed things - and their username still showed up as online (meaning they logged in as banned?) So I changed their username. However, they're still showing up on the who's online display. What's up with that?

Anyway, is there a way I can ban this member from even viewing my site - from .htaccess or something? I have the ip address of the member in question. I'd like to keep them from my site entirely (I do realize they could use a proxy) and possibly redirect them to a different site/page.

Is this possible? If so, how?

**Moelman** · 08-28-2007, 12:55 AM

Sometimes banned members still show up on the who's online list I've noticed. I'm guessing its them viewing the "you are banned" message - I don't think they can actually access the site. So you should be fine by IP and username banning them.

On another note, I think changing their name wouldn't help - I think the cookies would still keep them logged in if thats the way they had them set.

**Lpspider** · 08-28-2007, 01:44 AM

That must be what happened - but it would still show them viewing certain threads in the user profile.

I'd rather be safe than sorry. This user was threatening a lawsuit against the site and I want to ensure that they can't view anything - even when not logged in.

kip0130 · 08-28-2007, 02:18 AM

well if you have server acces (which you should) add there IP to the ipdeny list they will see a white screen...

but its just them seeing if they are still banned they cant see anything

**Moelman** · 08-28-2007, 03:09 AM

You could just delete their account now that I think about it.

**Ryan** · 08-28-2007, 04:39 PM

What is your concern here? Keeping them from viewing content? If so, you have already done that...Banning the accounts keeps them from viewing content. Just because you see them in the online list does not mean that they're viewing content.

Ban the account and ban the IP - both in vB. You could do a server-side ban if you wanted to also, but that's not going to accomplish much more - any ban can be circumvented using proxies.

**The Slipperman** · 08-28-2007, 05:02 PM

Find out where he lives and break his fingers. That should stop him using the internet, unless he gets one of those wands you can strap to your forehead.

**Lpspider** · 08-29-2007, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

What is your concern here? Keeping them from viewing content? If so, you have already done that...Banning the accounts keeps them from viewing content.

I know.... but a lot of the content is visible to unregistered users.

**Ryan** · 08-30-2007, 02:25 AM

Aside from banning IP's and subnets, there is not much else you can do to keep them from your forums. The more restrictions you place (ie: banning a huge subnet or blocking all content from all guests), the more likely you are to block out innocent visitors and potential members.

**bcmtouring** · 08-30-2007, 09:13 AM

Does it really matters whether or not the member can see your content? Because the way I see it, it shouldn't be big deal if a banned person can view your site, as long as they are not posting.

08-28-2007, 12:29 AM	#1
Lpspider Forum Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,338	member who just won't go away Okay, recently on my Writing forum I had a major copyright incident. One member caused quite a rucus and I banned them by name and ip. However, they still visited the site and viewed things - and their username still showed up as online (meaning they logged in as banned?) So I changed their username. However, they're still showing up on the who's online display. What's up with that? Anyway, is there a way I can ban this member from even viewing my site - from .htaccess or something? I have the ip address of the member in question. I'd like to keep them from my site entirely (I do realize they could use a proxy) and possibly redirect them to a different site/page. Is this possible? If so, how? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Moelman The Webmaster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 3,328	Sometimes banned members still show up on the who's online list I've noticed. I'm guessing its them viewing the "you are banned" message - I don't think they can actually access the site. So you should be fine by IP and username banning them. On another note, I think changing their name wouldn't help - I think the cookies would still keep them logged in if thats the way they had them set. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - The Largest LucasArts Gaming Community on the Internet To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - tell me your comments! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Your #1 place to discuss all things World of Warcraft.

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Lpspider Forum Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,338	That must be what happened - but it would still show them viewing certain threads in the user profile. I'd rather be safe than sorry. This user was threatening a lawsuit against the site and I want to ensure that they can't view anything - even when not logged in. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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08-28-2007, 04:39 PM	#6
Ryan Forum Guru Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 10,256	What is your concern here? Keeping them from viewing content? If so, you have already done that...Banning the accounts keeps them from viewing content. Just because you see them in the online list does not mean that they're viewing content. Ban the account and ban the IP - both in vB. You could do a server-side ban if you wanted to also, but that's not going to accomplish much more - any ban can be circumvented using proxies. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Professional vBulletin Skins

08-28-2007, 02:18 AM	#4
kip0130 Lurker Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7	well if you have server acces (which you should) add there IP to the ipdeny list they will see a white screen... but its just them seeing if they are still banned they cant see anything

08-28-2007, 05:02 PM	#7
The Slipperman Benefactor Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 112	Find out where he lives and break his fingers. That should stop him using the internet, unless he gets one of those wands you can strap to your forehead. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-30-2007, 02:25 AM	#9
Ryan Forum Guru Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 10,256	Aside from banning IP's and subnets, there is not much else you can do to keep them from your forums. The more restrictions you place (ie: banning a huge subnet or blocking all content from all guests), the more likely you are to block out innocent visitors and potential members. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Professional vBulletin Skins

08-30-2007, 09:13 AM	#10
bcmtouring Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 585	Does it really matters whether or not the member can see your content? Because the way I see it, it shouldn't be big deal if a banned person can view your site, as long as they are not posting. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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