neil

Hi all,

There's been someone who has joined the forum on what I believe is more than one occasion, filling out their profile with plausible info and posting enough to activate the PM facility but then acting suspiciously with other members.
The latest example claimed to be from Bedford RC in their profile but then told other members different stories when trying to sell them things.

We noticed that in one day, this individual had come on to the site via 20 different IP addresses, and not even from a reputable VPN provider but by what looked to be compromised devices of unsuspecting individuals.

All we can really say is that if someone is offering something that appears too good to be true, it probably is and suggest that you exercise caution. If in doubt, reach out and we'll look at some patterns behind the scenes.

All the best, and thanks for using the forum responsibly
Neil

Hi all,

There's been someone who has joined the forum on what I believe is more than one occasion, filling out their profile with plausible info and posting enough to activate the PM facility but then acting suspiciously with other members.
The latest example claimed to be from Bedford RC in their profile but then told other members different stories when trying to sell them things.

We noticed that in one day, this individual had come on to the site via 20 different IP addresses, and not even from a reputable VPN provider but by what looked to be compromised devices of unsuspecting individuals.

All we can really say is that if someone is offering something that appears too good to be true, it probably is and suggest that you exercise caution. If in doubt, reach out and we'll look at some patterns behind the scenes.

All the best, and thanks for using the forum responsibly
Neil

Hi @Mr_G

You should be able to post with an approved account, which yours has been for a few days.

You cannot Private Message (PM) straight away as Tim has said to prevent spammers which we've seen in the past.
Any issues, post back here and we'll help you.

Thanks
Neil

Finally got around to sorting out the donation button ... and contributions much appreciated towards the cost of running the forum. Thanks

Thanks everyone for all your excellent advice, most helpful indeed - having deleted a load of posts in the For Sale forum I was able to post my new item, and have freed up loads of space🤙
Happy Bunny 😀

Hi all,
As part of security hardening, we have removed the ability to login with your "Display Name" as this was publicly visible and therefore "harvestable".
You should now use your email address (which is not publicly visible via the forum) as your username and your password remains the same.

Thanks
Neil

Hi all,
As part of security hardening, we have removed the ability to login with your "Display Name" as this was publicly visible and therefore "harvestable".
You should now use your email address (which is not publicly visible via the forum) as your username and your password remains the same.

Thanks
Neil

Found a forum plugin to do just that.

No new member can send PMs until they actively contribute to the forum with a minimum of 10 posts

Found a forum plugin to do just that.

No new member can send PMs until they actively contribute to the forum with a minimum of 10 posts

Fingers crossed folks!!

Stay vigilant and let me know if you still smell rats 😉

Aaaand, this is my tenth post! 😅 Glad to hear you've hopefully found a solution to the issue 👍

That is good news, thank you.

Found a forum plugin to do just that.

No new member can send PMs until they actively contribute to the forum with a minimum of 10 posts

Found a forum plugin to do just that.

No new member can send PMs until they actively contribute to the forum with a minimum of 10 posts

Found a forum plugin to do just that.

No new member can send PMs until they actively contribute to the forum with a minimum of 10 posts

Found a forum plugin to do just that.

No new member can send PMs until they actively contribute to the forum with a minimum of 10 posts

Found a forum plugin to do just that.

No new member can send PMs until they actively contribute to the forum with a minimum of 10 posts

I deleted the Mike112 account last Tue after digging and finding it was fraudulent

I deleted the Mike112 account last Tue after digging and finding it was fraudulent

I deleted the Mike112 account last Tue after digging and finding it was fraudulent

I thought this was put to bed with Neil Stirtons post of 15 August 2018.
 
Jonty

Sorry guys, but I know Jason well and don't feel comfortable (implicitly) promoting what looks to be a copy of his design and that he relies upon to contribute towards his income.
Don't you think that the rifle manufacturers would have made their own instead of going to Lowe products if they could (at least morally)?
Topic closed, and link removed.
Housey, it's up to you how you wish to proceed out with the forum but I've received complaints from a few sources and I'm afraid cannot allow the forum to continue to promote what may well be a patent infringement. Sorry if that seems harsh but at the end of the day, I run this forum for everyone, for free and whilst I explicitly state that content is the responsibility of the poster, and that I accept no liability, it would be remiss of me to turn a blind eye here.
All the best
Neil

Ever messaged someone your bank details while selling something on here? That data. Ever sent someone your address when buying? That data. Ever used your name when arranging to meet someone at Bisley in a PM? That data. 
It's easier than you think to steal valuable data via online profiles. 

Hi all,
We've enabled what is called Two Factor Authentication (2FA).
Some of you will have seen this in your online banking and other similar systems where by a username and password are 'complimented' with a One Time Password (OTP). Some systems will call you, some will send you an SMS to your mobile and you then enter a code into the website to complete the login.
We've opted for Google Authenticator (you can use alternative similar Authenticator tools also) which is free for you to install on your mobile/tablet and there apps for your PC too. 
Why are we doing this?
Sadly in the world we live in today, more and more crime is done online and these unscrupulous individuals are always looking for data on their victims which they can use against them. We want to ensure you continue to enjoy a safe environment on our forum, and make sure your account is as difficult as possible for someone to compromise.
How do I enable 2FA on my stirton.com account?
Go to your Settings and re-authenticate with your password Download Google Authenticator from the Android or Apple store on to your mobile device (preferred route, alternatively you can Google how to get it on to your PC/Mac/Linux device) When in Google Authenticator, the easiest way is to click on the + symbol and let your mobile device's camera take a picture of the square QR code on screen. This will automatically set up forum.stirton.com within the app, and will give you a 6 digit code. Enter the 6-digit code you see within Authenticator into the dialog box on the forum and "Verify Code" You should now have protected your account. Are we making this mandatory?
At present, no. This is an optional security measure for those of you who wish to benefit from it. That's not to say that we won't make it compulsory in the future, depending on if we see any attempts on security from said aforementioned unscrupulous parties.
 
Many thanks
Neil

Hi @iRommel
Apologies, I missed this post last year 😳
We've enabled https now which should address this.
Thanks
Neil