Has anyone ever considered doing the following to people who spam your sign up system:

If you happen to have a Windows NT based system (not sure of the 9x based systems) then there is a nice little command line program called net. You can use it to send messages to other computers.

net send 127.0.0.1 thanks for spamming my sign up!
(of course replacing 127.0.0.1 with the IP)

I think it might actually scare them lol:)

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Ahmad>net send 127.0.0.1
Sending files is no longer supported.

More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 3777.


C:\Documents and Settings\Ahmad>net send 127.0.0.1


Too bad.

You did it wrong:


C:\>net send 192.168.0.1 "test"
The message was successfully sent to 192.168.0.1.

Either way it dosn't recognize the command in Windows 98...:bawling:

Originally posted by citrus
Either way it dosn't recognize the command in Windows 98...:bawling:
It seems to only work for Windows 2000+. Win 98 machnies can't receive messages either.

Originally posted by citrus
Either way it dosn't recognize the command in Windows 98...:bawling:

I think hes crying because he is still stuck using Windows 98 :eek:

It worked in windows 2000, but the firewall asked if you want to grant access, so I guess it isn't too useful.

Useless. Ever heard about...

IP spoofing
proxies
changing IP on every login via your ISP

?

How about

net send $IP "Thank You For Signing Up"

LOL @ this, net only works on a client for microsoft network (and other compatable network protocols), if you leave c.f.m.n enabled on your dialup/cable connection your just asking for it.

As recommended all over the internet, you bind ONLY TCP/IP to the adapter, maybe IPX if you play a lot of games, but dont bind crap like the clients for novell/microsoft, etc.......

More crap enabled == more security holes ;)