Computer Hope policy change

[drmsucks]

How about a slight addition to the Forum Rules.

* If you need help undoing a password lock-out of Windows, we can choose whether or not to help you, however most of our answers will direct you to the following page:
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000172.htm

Actually, since we already have a "How To," I see no harm using Carbon's link.

Okay - another idea; what if Mods only were able, at their discretion, to help with Windows password issues?

[Zylstra]

I've always been uncomfortable helping users with such a topic, and I really wish it were possible to verify if a user as legitimate or not. Perhaps we should distribute USB lie detectors?


Anyways, personally, I wont take part in it.

I think we should shy away from utilities that are available that show what the current password is, and especially tools that do more than just resetting the password.

[Computer Hope Admin]

I appreciate everyone's feedback about the last policy change and respect and understand why you may not wish to assist users with getting into Windows because of a lost password. As mentioned and you all understand Computer Hope is definately not and will never be a place to help those with mal-intentions. I just added this discrepancy in the rules because of the amount of times I've encountered it. You're all more than welcome to choose who you do and don't assist with.

I also recently added the below new addition to the forum rules.

Spam / solicitation

Spam, affiliation programs, schemes, and/or any type solicitation is prohibited on the forums and can result in a ban. Computer Hope will however allow in moderation mentions of your own personal web site if you're a contributing member. In other words, if you're just looking to advertise or sale something look elsewhere because it wont be worth your time to try it here.

[Broni]

Good moves

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

I think we should check the users posting history before assisting in bypassing a password lockout.

Nice addition, by the way.

[Broni]

I think, this is pretty clear:

You're all more than welcome to choose who you do and don't assist with.

My choice is NO.

[drmsucks]

I think we should check the users posting history before assisting in bypassing a password lockout.

Nice addition, by the way.

Seems to me that most of the password circumventing requests that I have seen were from people with <5 posts.

[drmsucks]

Test case: http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php?topic=64892.new;topicseen#new

[Computer Hope Admin]

Test case: http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php?topic=64892.new;topicseen#new

From what I could tell on the post he's wanting information about getting the product key (not a Windows password). So the rule on that would be:

If you need or lost your CD-KEY or other authentication key for a software program or game you’ll need to contact the developer of that program. We will not provide you or link you to where you can find a new one.

[drmsucks]

Thanks.

[patio]

I think, this is pretty clear:

You're all more than welcome to choose who you do and don't assist with.

My choice is NO.

Ditto.