If there is no response from the author or the author provides an insufficient fix within a 7 days, we will remove the FILES out of the hack support thread, post a public warning in the thread regarding the problem (without any details to prevent others from taking advantage), an close the thread.
Closing the thread helps to prevent ppl posting exploits for example.
Closing the thread helps to prevent ppl posting exploits for example.
Um, right ...... I think that's a little far fetched tbh. I can imagine people are now goinig to create new threads when they want support for said hack (and could also post exploits in a new thread if it comes to that). It's your policy I suppose, but I can't see the benefit in closing the support thread. The main thing is to remove the files, which has happened. Just my opinion.
Um, right ...... I think that's a little far fetched tbh. I can imagine people are now goinig to create new threads when they want support for said hack (and could also post exploits in a new thread if it comes to that). It's your policy I suppose, but I can't see the benefit in closing the support thread. The main thing is to remove the files, which has happened. Just my opinion.
Leaving the thread open will lead to members speculating as to what the exploit is - a bright spark will probably inadvertently post it and before it gets removed people would read about it. Like we said - if we get a fix, we will send it to the people who have already installed it (rather than posting it in the open for example). The aim is to do damage control, not to make things worse.
I like the policy and the fact that exploits are not fully discussed in public. I am just glad I have always clicked "INSTALL" and I think this policy will further encourage all members to always click "INSTALL" with every hack they use.
06-20-2005, 11:23 PM
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