banned accounts due to 'attack/give resource' bug abuse

[DaDigi]

a number of accounts were banned due to this bug abuse.
the logs show a) clearly when the bug was abused.
the logs show b) clearly where the goods gained were going.
c) all accounts using same IPs (or most often the exact list of multiple IPs are the same) as the cheating accounts banned either as cheaters too, or multies.

where there was a clear case of a) or sufficiently out of whack b) or obvious c)-- the accounts were banned.

anyone, banned, who thinks they were unfairly banned, can email mailto:admin@stargatewars.com and have their account looked over again. Please provide as much detail as to why you believe you were targted in this sweep of this bug abuse.

anyone who paid real $$ to this/these players we recommend you reverse payment as the goods were obtained via cheating and not theirs to sell.... we can deal with the game account details via email.

i hate doing cleanup like this - but the first priority is to stop the bug/then stop the players obviously hurting the game with their actions, then lastly to 'cleanup' the aftermath, including looking at exceptions.

as for Henshu (http://herebegames.com/StarGateWars/vie ... hp?t=75926) -- threatening for you and your friends to 'do it again' and then claiming your friends had nothing to do with it, all at the same time, does not make sense. in fact makes them look even guiltier. but - like said above, their accounts will be looked at.

because i will be doing these checks myself, since i solved/banned myself, it may take a few days. but in the meantime, accounts are untouchable.

admin jason

[Se7en]

Thank you very much for looking into it, Jason. The time you spend maintaining this game for all of us is VERY VERY appreciated.

If you ever come around southwestern Virginia, I'd be happy to buy you a drink

[geisha]

Thanks for taking care of it so quickly

[Bazsy]

Now I have a speech for the wednesday meeting:P
I will think it over, but I think its time to prevent these things (ppl are bragging how "wise" they are, cause they can exploit, cheat, etc without notice). Prevntion could be dont by setting some hard examples, which will burn into the mind of many.

Also that goes for the forums current state too...
Time to change the way things are heading at....

[Dean_S]

well done on fixing this problem, i understand how you must be really anooyed, as its wasted alot of time.

but keep the good work up!

[REK]

oO

I really need to read these forums

who what when

who was cheating

and can we kill them

[thorslittleworld]

NOTE to ADMIN and all affected using paypal


please see my post


http://herebegames.com/StarGateWars/vie ... highlight=

YOU WILL NOT GET YOUR MONEY BACK FROM PAYPAL

Im waiting on another response from them but there adiment

[Obsidian311-]

i just want to say to the people who said they weren't multi's and to them, themselves..........


I KNEW IT LOL....


good job admin glad this was taken care of swiftly


TS..... bleh nice try

[Forum]

i look forward to the speech.
i pre-announce my "i did crap-jack this week, since i dealt with this crap"
i say this: if you get caught cheating, you are banned. everyone knows that.
i say this too: if you get caught: you and ALL YOUR FRIENDS (ie anyone that ever logged in to the game from an address you also logged in from) are banned.
i say this: if it involves real $$ -- i also go to the police/authorities/paypal/etc.

short version: dont do it. i will ensure you are identified as an internet personae that gets labelled as a theif.

now - all those that are actively attacking our site - stop. else i start.

let it end.

Now I have a speech for the wednesday meeting:P
I will think it over, but I think its time to prevent these things (ppl are bragging how "wise" they are, cause they can exploit, cheat, etc without notice). Prevntion could be dont by setting some hard examples, which will burn into the mind of many.

Also that goes for the forums current state too...
Time to change the way things are heading at....

[Rottenking]

i see the account have been ostrasized and moved to like rank 0

are we alowed to raid and farm them? or not cause like those arnt really anyones uu or naq

[Forum]

yes you will.
i am working to ensure paypal knows it was stolen goods.
how can paypal sell stolen goods????
then can not

NOTE to ADMIN and all affected using paypal


please see my post


http://herebegames.com/StarGateWars/vie ... highlight=

YOU WILL NOT GET YOUR MONEY BACK FROM PAYPAL

Im waiting on another response from them but there adiment

[REK]

take a vacation mate...

[Mix]

haven't seen the blind justice avatar of Forums in ages...

me thinks the link is broken...



P.S. As REK said...take a vacation...

[reborn]

yes you will.
i am working to ensure paypal knows it was stolen goods.
how can paypal sell stolen goods????
then can not

NOTE to ADMIN and all affected using paypal


please see my post


http://herebegames.com/StarGateWars/vie ... highlight=

YOU WILL NOT GET YOUR MONEY BACK FROM PAYPAL

Im waiting on another response from them but there adiment

Jason if there r getting funny just add in and say what about gambling, they have virtual sites on that r they saying they wont pay out on that aswell? u can even go to say with plane tickets thats vitual until its recieved, and with a game like this this goods were not recieved

Tbh they can cut themselfs out of a lot of bussiness if they go down that route because it wont just affect u it will affect every game out there which is thousands of games

[thorslittleworld]

email from paypal updates

Dear *********,

Thank you for contacting PayPal.

Please be advised that Intangible goods are not covered by the buyer
complaint process, therefore, although you are able to file a buyer
complaint, it will not be investigated.

Please also note that deferred complaints (previously known as a voided
complaint) are defined as a Buyer Complaint that meets the following
criteria:

- Non-receipt complaint filed more than 45 days after the
transaction date
- Not-as-described complaint filed more than 45 days after the
transaction date
- Not-as-described complaint filed within 45 days after the
transaction date but only qualifies for the Buyer Protection
programme

To learn more please click the Security Centre link located at the
bottom of any PayPal page.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us again.

Sincerely,
Peter
Protection Services Department
PayPal, an eBay Company

and from the second email as there are 2 claims in the process


Dear *************,

Thank you for contacting PayPal with your concern.

We understand that you received an email from us which informed you
that PayPal is not investigating the disputes (PP-283-675-186 &
PP-283-673-966) you filed.

Our policy is to investigate claims filed for items that are
significantly not as described if they were purchased on eBay and were
paid for with PayPal (using the category 'eBay item' and the
respective auction number).

Since you purchased your goods independently of eBay or have not
marked your goods as eBay items while paying through PayPal, we are
not able to investigate your claim. This is because we are unable to
compare pre-sales and post-purchase descriptions of the item.

I recommend to stay in contact with the seller in order to find a
resolution that you are both happy with. If you purchased the goods on
an auction site you could also contact the customer support for that
auction site in order to find out if they have a protection policy in
place.

If you'd like more information please have a look at our User
Agreement. You can find it by clicking on the link at the bottom of
any PayPal page. You will find specific information on the 45-day
deadline in the PayPal Buyer Protection Policy and PayPal Buyer
Complaint Policy.

It is my pleasure to assist you. Thank you for choosing PayPal.

Sincerely,
Paul
Protection Services Department
PayPal, an eBay Company

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