[MUD-Dev] DGN: Random questions about griefers

[Ian Hess]

--- Tess Snider <malkyne at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 8/26/05, Mike Rozak <Mike at mxac.com.au> wrote:

> IP Banning (aka "sitelocking") is usually used on a small block of
> IPs, rather than a single IP.  It has always been a bit
> touch-and-go, since A.) yes, people do change IPs, and B.) you
> always run the risk of blocking another innocent player by
> accident.  I found that it was most useful when there was a site
> with a distinct block of IPs that was quite clearly a source from
> whence you wanted no further connections, whatsoever.  For
> example, if you're receiving problem connections from a grade
> school, it is entirely appropriate to block the range of IP
> addresses belonging to that school, because it's highly unlikely
> that there is anybody legitimately using your service from there.
> I have seen this used very effectively, in such a case.

I find myself wondering if its possible to collect MAC
addresses of connecting network cards as well.  The
mac could still be altered by an end user, but if this
blocking method wasn't published, it could be harder
for an end user to work around.

Ian
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