ch0cst1x is he a member of staff on here?

[Rob1986]

This guy messaged me on msn claiming to be a staff member on here? Is that correct?

He said my forum was breaking one of the vb rules and i had to change it within 48 hours. shouldn't i get an official email about this and not some random guy on msn?

He also said he would hack my forum if didn't abide to the vb rules.

[cheat-master30]

Obviously not, I haven't heard of ANYONE with that name being staff here, because he is not on the staff list. It is possible he is from vBulletin official staff, but the threatening behaviour suggests otherwise. If he was staff, it would be interesting to know what vBulletin.com staff would say about this.

P.S. What is your home page?

P.P.S. If he actually hacks your site, report him or something.

[Rob1986]

I asked him who reported my site and at first he said he couldn't tell me. Later on in the conversation i asked him again and he told me who.

His email is ch0cst1x@hotmail.com

[deezelpope]

<i>That's just creepy...we should spam him...LOL!</i>

[El_Muerte]

only vBulletin.com staff might contact you for matters like that.
also, they would never contact you through MSN, you will get an email
and they would never ever threaten to hack your site.
and they would go by the legal name and not some lame nick

[Rob1986]

He said the people that reported my site were from http://forum.curse-x.com/.

btw, he was saying my xxx forum was breaking the rules. The forum had to state that it was for over 18s only and give an option to enter or leave.

[cheat-master30]

I don't think vBulletin cares what your forum is, or the topic. That sounds like rubbish that reason. Secondly, I extremely doubt vBulletin give away who reported a forum, as they sure claim to not tell the reporting party the outcome or progress of the case.

I will say he's either a hacker, a threat writing internet user or someone who may work for vBulletin independantly threatening you. Either ignore him or report him to someone, although I don't who you would report cases like this to.

[Rob1986]

Heres the conversation we had on msn.

Ch0c St1x says:
hi
Rob says:
hello
Ch0c St1x says:
i presume you are the admin of musclemecca.com
Rob says:
correct
Ch0c St1x says:
lately we have been examining your forums
Rob says:
Who are you?
Ch0c St1x says:
i am a casual worker at VBulletin.org
Rob says:
So whats this all about?
Ch0c St1x says:
may i ask if you have read the rules; terms & conditions. Correct?
Rob says:
Whats wrong with the forum?
Ch0c St1x says:
regarding your forum "The Sexy Forum"
Rob says:
Good huh?
Ch0c St1x says:
not according to the rules
Ch0c St1x says:
all you need to do is make a intro. page to "The Sexy Forum" stating that there is explicit material and the vewer must be 18+ to enter
Rob says:
Ok thanks. Will do.

Later on in the convo.

Rob says:
Do you know who reported mm.com?
Ch0c St1x says:
some guys from www.curse-x.com
Rob says:
i thought you couldn't tell me that?
Ch0c St1x says:
well i ++++ed up, dnt report me k
Rob says:
hmm
Rob says:
What sort of trouble would you get into if i did?
Ch0c St1x says:
well i could get de-modded but my friend would jsut mod me again and tell i will hack your forum
Rob says:
are you threatening me?
Ch0c St1x says:
No.

should i get ready for the hax war to begin?

[EnIgMa1234]

It's likely to be a kid trying to mess with you. Block him on aim.

Also he said:

Rob says:
Who are you?
Ch0c St1x says:
i am a casual worker at VBulletin.org

vbulletin.org wouldnt contact you about TOS rule breaking i think

vbulletin.com should do this


Just to be on the safe side, add some security to your forum, password changing etc,.

[Rob1986]

He said he is a hacker from www.mafiacoders.com. He also said he is going to dos my website, which means take it down.

What should i do?