how to change my ip address??

djohn2002uk

After reading this thread, the only thing that occurs to me is, why have you two hi-jacked felix65s thread for your own argument?

zappahey

djohn2002uk wrote:

After reading this thread, the only thing that occurs to me is, why have you two hi-jacked felix65s thread for your own argument?

Which two? There have been numerous sub-arguments running through this thread, mostly MercilessKiller against everyone else

wolfman

The "how" in the OP was answered. We've been discussing the "why" which is related. If anything it's turned a rather basic OP into quite an interesting discussion.

MercilessKiller

zappahey wrote:

Which two? There have been numerous sub-arguments running through this thread, mostly MercilessKiller against everyone else

Tbh.. that was a pretty sh*tty comment

Wolfman agrees with me for a start...

And all i'm saying really is don't be naughty.. so watever...

electron_3

Just on the point of IP blocking lets say,

A forum blocks a users IP, Errrr whats the law say about this, I mean
can a website administrator use an IP against a single user who may of paid
for a static IP, Ok I do understand the rights of both parties.

But is it 100% legal to do so, I mean stop or dilute a users browsing experience?

zappahey

MercilessKiller wrote:

Tbh.. that was a pretty sh*tty comment

Wolfman agrees with me for a start...

And all i'm saying really is don't be naughty.. so watever...

No, what you continually suggested was that only those who wanted to be naughty would want to hide their IP address, which has been manifestly demonstrated to be untrue. There are many more reasons than naughtiness.

Apart from that, my comment was tongue in cheek, and I apologise if it caused offence.

MercilessKiller

Well i'm backing down from this converstaion now. I've made my opinion clear on ip masking.

No-one has argued that it isn't like covering urself up completely in public to hide who you are... so as long as that stays unique then i'm happy

I've accepted its a good idea for testing but condemned the use for a long term solution to a networking problem. This isn't a good idea.

Thank you for your apology.

peace out

mikemoate

Good move guys. Let's put this one to bed. Would I be wrong in suggesting that were there is an ongoing discussion 'interesting as this has been', but somewhat off the OP's question, that we all agree at some point, say after the 3rd discussion post, that we move it over to the moneysaversarms?

electron_3

Ummm lets not end it their shall we..

Reason being post 56 has no answer of yet.

Lob_Rockster

electron wrote:

Just on the point of IP blocking lets say,

A forum blocks a users IP, Errrr whats the law say about this, I mean
can a website administrator use an IP against a single user who may of paid
for a static IP, Ok I do understand the rights of both parties.

But is it 100% legal to do so, I mean stop or dilute a users browsing experience?

There is no comeback for a website blocking an IP address at all - especially if you consider cross-border issues. The only caveat IMO might be with a subscription-based service but even then you might still have difficulities proceeding with legal action.

IP blocks are often a simple layer which to someone motivated is extremely simply to circumvent in an open network like the internet. Closed networks, like business networks, have finite entry and exit points thus giving total control.

Think of it akin to someone blocking your home phone calling them. What do you do - stop, or go to a phone box?