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Are the mods able to see our IP address?
Are the mods able to see our IP address?
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In summary: I'm not a moderator or mentor, but I would think that tracking and blocking scammers would be a very important part of the job. In summary, the moderators are able to see users' IP addresses and store the information indefinitely. This is necessary for maintaining site statistics and tracking potential sock puppets or scammers. The exact length of time the information is stored is unclear, but it is normally discarded after about two weeks.
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cdux said:
Yes we have that information
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Greg Bernhardt said:
for how long do you store that information?
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x2791258 said:
Until the American NSA asks for it?
seriously, kidding aside, the https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=1082667&postcount=1 says:
Of course as a non-moderator I have no way of knowing if this is in fact the case, nor exactly what "normally" means... But I'm not losing a lot of sleep over it.
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Nugatory said:Until the American NSA asks for it?
Perhaps there's no "asking" involved, they already have a backdoor or will just get it illegally.
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How do you think that the server knows where to send the page that your browser is requesting?cdux said:
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x2791258 said:
Your IP is stored indefinitely.
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With some message boards your IP is visible to the mods and/or admins with every post you make. However, I can't say for sure about vBulletin as I've never had those permissions on a vBulletin forum.
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Not only can we see your IP, we can also read your mind. I can tell that you don't believe me...
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We (Mentors) are not typing the source code of every forum page manually as soon as some user loads a forum page ;).Borg said:
It is the same with vBulletin.TurtleMeister said:
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Vanadium 50 said:
i thought this was funny.
" I can tell that you don't believe me ",
hilarious.
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How else would you track sock puppets or scammers?
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Creating a sock puppet was the only reason that I could think of for asking the original question.Chronos said:
FAQ: Are the mods able to see our IP address?
Can the mods see my IP address when I post on the forum?
Yes, the mods have access to your IP address when you post on the forum. This is a standard practice for most online platforms.
How do the mods use our IP address?
The mods use your IP address for moderation purposes, such as identifying and preventing spam or detecting multiple accounts from the same user.
Is my privacy compromised if the mods can see my IP address?
No, your privacy is not compromised as the mods do not have access to any personal information associated with your IP address. They can only see your general location and internet service provider.
Can I hide my IP address from the mods?
No, it is not possible to hide your IP address from the mods as it is necessary for the functioning of the forum. However, you can use a virtual private network (VPN) to mask your IP address.
Will the mods share my IP address with other users?
No, the mods will not share your IP address with other users. It is only used for moderation purposes and is not disclosed to anyone else.
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