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Spam on most networks through the abuse of private message is a problem. I can script a msg block, d/l one or even dissable pm. But for a new user its perplexing. So i suggest just as the /remote (on/off) displays red dots on the tool bar icon, a pm block icon that displays red when on. Additionally it could reply a simple reply to the person sending the msg eg. woozey's prvt msg off.
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Well, you can type "/ignore -p *" or click on the Address Book icon and then go to control to add an ignore entry; but perhaps you're right, and that option should be a little more user-friendly.
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Hoopy frood
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IMHO thats a horrible idea. If you respond each time you receive a PM, I can flood you off the server. I connect with 15 different bots each of which messages you every 5 seconds. My bots don't get disconnected because it is once every 5 seconds, however you will get disconnected since you'll be sending a message once every .3 seconds. So you'll be first "lagged" by the server to try and stop your flooding, then eventually you'll be killed. I really don't think thats a good idea at all.
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The networks that don't provide server-side advertising protection need to start thinking about it. Bahamuck and CR (at least, possibly others) have had it for a while now. Since it is a rule that there is no advertising it stands to reason that the networks should be the ones that provide at least some defence against it.
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I'm assuming you're referring to +R on DALnet? Well there is a reason that not all networks provide that... not all networks have services. +R prevents non-registered nicks from messaging you. So if all nicks are not registered, such as on EFnet, well then such a mode would be useless.
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menu channel { Queries .On: .disable #noquery .Off: .enable #noquery } on *:TEXT:*:?:{ if ($group(#noquery).status == on) { window -c $nick haltdef } }
#noquery off no query #noquery end
new username: tidy_trax
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I was but CR's doesn't rely on your name being registered. You get the protection anyway.
At anyrate, it's not intended to be a "my network is better because it has the protection" merely a message that some have it so all should.
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I can code it, in fact mine is quite elaborate using userlevels. But my point is I sit day after day in help chans helping countless "newbies" with "how can i block spam" and i paste line after line then explain where they have to type it, then how to remove it. So i think it would be very easy for Khaled to include a icon that simply does /ignore -p * . then if replying maybe once per 5 secs. in case of flood. If your worried about flood protection on your bot code something sure. im talking ppl who are new to mirc and what i consider a most overlooked feature.
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I get where you're going, but the reply message sounds like a bad idea to me also.
Maybe just the option to block private messages from everyone should be a little more accessible; but I don't think that's going to happen. If the users took the time to read the help file they would find out about /ignore eventually, but some people are just lazy.
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I think having such an icon is a horrible idea. We'll get swamped with tons of "I can't receive messages!!!!" posts with the reason of "I was playing around with toolbar buttons to see what they do" If you really want it as a toolbar button, use a dll.
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/ignore -p * is a bad idea ? "I can't receive messages!!!!" is never muttered in a help channel by someone who's last help was told to type /ignore -p * ? A newbie knows he is on dalnet and can type //mode $me +R ? There are tons of ppl who get themselves into a pm convo that is looking ugly. Are they going to chose then to read the help file ? Do these ppl want. Are you feeling lonely http://.. popping up every 5 mins when all they want to do is chat in channel ? I'm suggesting tie /ignore -p * in with an icon that turns red. then if a good idea reply once every 5secs and or echo msg's received exceed 5. You can script whatever you like and ignore the feature.
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I just made this for spammers that zoom/msg users in PM
on 1:join:#:{
set -u5 %joinnick $nick
}
on ^1:open:?:*: {
if (($nick == %joinnick) && ($comchan($nick,0) == 0)) {
halt
}
}
We don't just write the scripts, we put them to the test! (ScriptBusters)
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Did you and pheonix even read his post completely?! He already said that he can script a message block.
Really, learn how to read the threads and replies completely before posting...
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yes i know, but why add it when a script as simple as mine can be added, as codemastr said adding it into mirc will get you killed off the server.
new username: tidy_trax
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Pardon? Pheonix? Thats naki, with only 69 posts, not 1000+ Do you ever read the name completly? >:P
EDIT: sry, my turn to rip for an improper name reply >:F
-KingTomato
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new username: tidy_trax
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* KingTomato kins in the corner in shame, in fetal position Just as I suspected, time for bed >:D Eyes are the first to go
-KingTomato
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