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Offline Guy

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Links in Wiki promoting websites not related to Tiny Core
« on: February 20, 2010, 11:04:32 AM »
A few days ago a link was put in the wiki index page which was not related to Tiny Core. This has been removed.

Now the same person logged in with a different user name, and put links in other pages which are not related to Tiny Core. Check out the links on these pages.

http://wiki.tinycorelinux.com/tiki-index.php?page=Netbook+Tips
http://wiki.tinycorelinux.com/tiki-index.php?page=Custom+Kernel
http://wiki.tinycorelinux.com/tiki-index.php?page=Installing+Applications
http://wiki.tinycorelinux.com/tiki-index.php?page=Flash+Player

With this most recent effort, he is using the user name Robert.

What is to stop him from logging in again in a few days time with another user name, and putting links in other pages which are not related to Tiny Core?
« Last Edit: February 20, 2010, 11:17:40 AM by Guy »
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Offline OldAdamUser2

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Re: Links in Wiki promoting websites not related to Tiny Core
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2010, 05:58:18 PM »
Clearly that person is scum. (Is that too strong a word?) It is unfair and inappropriate to try to publicize his business by altering our wiki pages by inserting his nonsensical links deep withing the text.

How is this handled on other sites with wiki pages?

Offline gerald_clark

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Re: Links in Wiki promoting websites not related to Tiny Core
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2010, 07:04:50 PM »
Many have to approve your registration before you can post to the wiki.

Offline OldAdamUser2

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Re: Links in Wiki promoting websites not related to Tiny Core
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2010, 07:12:54 PM »
That may be the route to take--but who would screen applicants? Aand how much trouble would it be for them?

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Re: Links in Wiki promoting websites not related to Tiny Core
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2010, 01:21:39 PM »
I suggest to rollback all Robert's changes and to delete his account. Or give me ssh access ;) .

Also I've found wiki registration defense ("enter numbers") quite easy to break. This forum has more powerful captcha.
« Last Edit: February 22, 2010, 05:22:14 PM by grisxa »

Offline OldAdamUser2

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Re: Links in Wiki promoting websites not related to Tiny Core
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2010, 12:04:12 PM »
"Robert" linked again to more of our wiki pages today!

Tue 23 of Feb., 2010 04:50 MST   Boot codes explained    Updated   Robert      
Tue 23 of Feb., 2010 04:46 MST   Setting up Wifi    Updated   Robert      
Tue 23 of Feb., 2010 04:44 MST   Setting up Wifi    Updated   Robert      
Tue 23 of Feb., 2010 04:42 MST   Creating Personal Icons    Updated   Robert      
Tue 23 of Feb., 2010 04:36 MST   Creating Personal Icons    Updated   Robert

I'll try to roll them back.