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davidamarkley · February 21st, 2003, 11:40 AM

Well, there's only two ways they really can tell that the same person is signing up for multiple IDs:

1. They don't let you create two accounts from the same email account.(They don't let you sign up on freemail accounts either, like yahoo or hotmail.)

2. IP address

But that's how they determine whether someone can create an account. Of course, if you try to sign up using the same username as someone else, they won't let you.

But, I know what you mean, it's just stupid what some people will do...

[EDIT]

But, I have a feeling there are some 'Search-and-Destroy' missions going on right now. Especially for this jameswillamour.

I hope they get him(or her) real good!!!

I just wish I was able to look at this guy's IP and see if all of them are the same!

February 21st, 2003, 11:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
davidamarkley Ultimate Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 2,353	Well, there's only two ways they really can tell that the same person is signing up for multiple IDs: 1. They don't let you create two accounts from the same email account.(They don't let you sign up on freemail accounts either, like yahoo or hotmail.) 2. IP address But that's how they determine whether someone can create an account. Of course, if you try to sign up using the same username as someone else, they won't let you. But, I know what you mean, it's just stupid what some people will do... [EDIT] But, I have a feeling there are some 'Search-and-Destroy' missions going on right now. Especially for this jameswillamour. I hope they get him(or her) real good!!! I just wish I was able to look at this guy's IP and see if all of them are the same! Last edited by davidamarkley : February 21st, 2003 at 11:42 AM.