MSE logging of posters' IP Address

theartfullodger

Am I correct to assume MSE log my IP Address for each post ( for a variety of reasons) and would make such data available to the appropriate authorities having been asked for it in the correct, legally sanctioned, way??

Cheers & Best wishes to all, including those who don't agree with me..

Lodger

PS Guess if this get's censored we'll know Jacqui Smith is watching us!

poppy_f1

all bulletin board software like this would log them automatcially

Jaffa.

Indeed it's all logged, say if you lived in Germany and used Linux - that would be logged too. I think screen size and the last page you were on are logged too

twentypenceoff

why would you worry if you were posting in the correct manner and not being nasty to anyone?

DCFC79

twentypenceoff wrote: »

why would you worry if you were posting in the correct manner and not being nasty to anyone?

no idea

kwikbreaks

As has been said all forum software logs visitor IPs. So does the server it runs on. Plus your ISP by law logs every web site you visit.

The simplest waay around this is to use an anonymous proxy (google is your friend here) The proxy of course will also log your visit but those logs may not be readily available to whoever is interested in tracking your actiities. I wouldn't bet the farm on that though.

DatabaseError

uktyler wrote: »

I'm worried now, I live in Germany, and use Linux, what have I done wrong?

you mean besides living in Germany...and using linux?

theartfullodger

twentypenceoff asked

why would you worry if you were posting in the correct manner and not being nasty to anyone?

Oh, I'm not worried: afaik nowt I post/where I post from is an issue or concern. Just hatching a cunning plan..

Thanks for the replies guys! What I expected but didnae know for sure (notwithstanding 35yrs+ in IT... pause for laughter...)


Cheers!

Lodger

DrScotsman

kwikbreaks wrote: »

Plus your ISP by law logs every web site you visit.

Source please. I'm having trouble finding such a law on Google, and it sounds very unrealistic.

bluboy

Its the pesky brussels sprouts again - Data Retention Directive

bookduck

uktyler wrote: »

I'm worried now, ..... what have I done wrong?:p

You are not using TOR, that what you are doing wrong:D