Moderators Functions - GeoIP Tool

Removed - blame IB.

[blake247]

Works VERY well!

[Justinphx]

Nice mod however it isn't very accurate. For example, my Florida IP shows I am Phoenix, AZ and several other known member IP's show random places not even close. Others work perfect though. I went to the website that this mod uses and showed the same results. Perhaps they don't update their database often?

[Max Taxable]

Originally Posted by Justinphx

Nice mod however it isn't very accurate. For example, my Florida IP shows I am Phoenix, AZ and several other known member IP's show random places not even close. Others work perfect though. I went to the website that this mod uses and showed the same results. Perhaps they don't update their database often?

None of them work perfect. It's only, ever going to show the location within ten miles, of the service provider's server. NOT, EVER the person's device. That server can be 100s of miles away from the person, or just around the corner. There is no way to tell. Geolocation via IP address is NOT accurate by any stretch.

[Justinphx]

I don't expect accurate. Perfect I meant the same state and the correct provider would be nice. Cox Cable Arizona and Comcast Florida is a huge difference. The IP is accurate though but this mod displays maps. The mod is great, it is just the source it is pulling from isn't up to date as much as others.

[Max Taxable]

Geolocation is geolocation, doesn't matter the source.

[LIFEPACKR]

Hi Will, I cannot for the life of me, figure out how to use this tool.

Installation is simple, but how do I use this tool? Where do I find the tool? How do I access it?

[tme_power]

Originally Posted by LIFEPACKR

Hi Will, I cannot for the life of me, figure out how to use this tool.

Installation is simple, but how do I use this tool? Where do I find the tool? How do I access it?

This tool adds location GeoIP info and a map display for moderators in the IP info section of a post.

[Will Watts]

Originally Posted by LIFEPACKR

Hi Will, I cannot for the life of me, figure out how to use this tool.

Installation is simple, but how do I use this tool? Where do I find the tool? How do I access it?

View a post - you should see the IP button at the bottom left of a users post. It's next to the Infractions and Report buttons.

[Barcham]

I just installed this and it works just as advertised. This will certainly help in keeping trolls and spammers under control. Thanks!

[Will Watts]

Originally Posted by Justinphx

I don't expect accurate. Perfect I meant the same state and the correct provider would be nice. Cox Cable Arizona and Comcast Florida is a huge difference. The IP is accurate though but this mod displays maps. The mod is great, it is just the source it is pulling from isn't up to date as much as others.

Unfortunately no geolocation services are 100% accurate; in particular the accuracy is also less for any free service, paid geolocation services are updated more regularly. For the majority of users this tool will give you a rough location and details of which ISP they are with. I find this info is particularly useful when dealing with possible spammers - it's a quick way to check what country a user is based in.

Originally Posted by Barcham

I just installed this and it works just as advertised. This will certainly help in keeping trolls and spammers under control. Thanks!

Thanks! It's simple, but effective.