Sfor Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 For about a moth, I'm unable to enter the msfn.org. I've tried different DNS servers with the same results. The same problem exists from many locations and different Internet services providers. I can access the msfn.org by using US proxy server, only.I'm starting to believe the whole Poland is affected.
xper Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 Yes, it was. Poland was blocked because of few users who tried to destroy msfn with posting hundreds spam posts every day on forums. We tried everything to block those users but without success. They used a lot of different IP's from Poland that we couldn't keep up with blocking. We have a real life too and can't stay behind a keyboard 24/7. This is private site (and cost money) and we all do this on a free basis. If this continue this way, along with another (financial) issues, we will just shut it down. Simple as that.Best regardsp.s. Poland can now access msfn.org.
Dude112 Posted May 10, 2009 Posted May 10, 2009 If this continue this way, along with another (financial) issues, we will just shut it down. Simple as that.Gosh i hope not..This is the BEST site of its kind on the internet!!Please dont be afraid to ask for help XPER (Donations) ..Please dont take this site away from us just because people are abusing things and making it hard!!Have you tried to put ALOT OF CAPTHA's on the signup page?? (Maybe manually approving new members (As another site i am on has done for the same reason))You have worked A VERY LONG TIME on this project and it would be very sad to see it go away..I am very sad to see your message above and i hope it doesnt lead to anything bad... I love this site and of all other sites im on of this type,none come close to this one!Things are getting very bad (Economy,etc) and i hope this site doesnt suffer for it... (Like everything else is)What can we do to help you???
Sfor Posted May 19, 2009 Author Posted May 19, 2009 Yes, it was. Poland was blocked because of few users who tried to destroy msfn with posting hundreds spam posts every day on forums. We tried everything to block those users but without success. They used a lot of different IP's from Poland that we couldn't keep up with blocking.The largest Internet access services provider in poland is TP. Their main offer is ADSL with dynamic IP. The TP keeps track of what IP was used by whom in what time period, so it is possible to track a "villain" down and prosecute accordingly. The TP has a right to disconnect the user violating the law, as well. By knowing the IP used it should be possible to track down the provider and perhaps the country region, as TP does use different IP ranges for them.Perhaps, an official investigation will be the most effective tool to get the "punk" stopped.
Sfor Posted May 19, 2009 Author Posted May 19, 2009 The MSFN related DNS queries stopped working again. So, I can safely assume the attack from the Polish IP space was made, again.Perhaps I could be of some assistance with legal actions against the attacker. But, the first thing to do would be to find out what company is the the Internet access service provider of the attacker.
Dude112 Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) Do you have a STATIC IP??If so,maybe you can give that to XPER and he can unblock just YOUR ip?? Edited May 20, 2009 by Dude112
Sfor Posted May 20, 2009 Author Posted May 20, 2009 Yes, the LAN I'm accessing the MSFN from does have a static IP, indeed. But, It looks like everything started to work correcly, again.
Dude112 Posted May 23, 2009 Posted May 23, 2009 Its quite sad when steps like this have to be taken..I do believe most spam comes from the USA and with BUSH signing the "Can spam" act it just made things worse.....It glad its loading fine for ya again
Kelsenellenelvian Posted May 23, 2009 Posted May 23, 2009 All the crap they have been getting is from Poland. They REALLY HATE the 98\ME Custom forum...
Dude112 Posted May 23, 2009 Posted May 23, 2009 HmmmmmmI wonder if they are making it look like it was from poland..... (Could be)Its understandable why XPER blocked poland!!
gamehead200 Posted May 24, 2009 Posted May 24, 2009 I wonder if they are making it look like it was from poland..... (Could be)Nope. It was definitely from Poland.
cluberti Posted May 24, 2009 Posted May 24, 2009 We've done our research, and we're working with authorities. They were definitely Poles, posting from Poland. We know who they are, hopefully this will be resolved soon.
Dude112 Posted May 24, 2009 Posted May 24, 2009 (edited) Its too bad people have to try and ruin things I saw a spam thread the other day here,thank you for keeping up with it Guys Edited May 24, 2009 by Dude112
Sfor Posted May 25, 2009 Author Posted May 25, 2009 I'm do not have any proof, but the whole case seems to be related to Windows 98 Unofficial Service Pack wars.
Dude112 Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 Seems like they dislike Win98/98se and i dont really know why!!
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