![]() The worst are full of passionate intensity. This version incorporates all recent revisions and adds a new rule about troublesome posters, which is highlighted. I have a particular method in mind, but will refrain from posting it in the interest of future peace of mind. SDMB rules have been reorganized and are restated below. ![]() My own guess is that a more conventional UBB hack was used. I, personally, do not know of a UBB/HTML hack that would allow direct code execution by the UBB daemon, but I do not assume that such a hack is impossible. Let me also state that I do not think this is the most likely means that were used in this case. (Well, the firewall might require a separate penetration depending upon the specifics of the configuration.) I do not feel it is prudent to go into much detail, but the only critical piece in the scenario I was specualting about is the userid under which the UBB demons execute. Neither a firewall nor a chroot will restrict access if a root kit (there are many variations) has been executed. Apparently, thread starters can post multiple posts in a row to start a thread. codinghorror was talking about how the software treats thread starters differently than responders. Policy comes from our Admin Ed Zotti or maybe from SDMB mods. You are right, of course, but that is a separate issue. codinghorror is not SDMB staff but our gracious host. Again, let’s not let this happen - and it’s one of the reasons I was more supportive of the sub option.Ideally, you want to put the server behind a good firewall, and run any necessary daemons in a chrooted environment that doesn’t have access to the rest of the filesystem. Or there would be an ‘short term’ funding issue, or a local need that wasn’t planned for. Nothing would work any better than the other. The ‘swag’ at higher levels was always a joke, and later on it seemed that the fundraisers became more and more frequent. There is no technical reason why it works better as boards.straightdope. For example, I used to love the PBS fundraisers, and would enjoy a classic John Denver concert or three, and chip in $10-20 when I could. Whatever happens here, we want to be careful that the option we pick doesn’t become a chore. then “oh yeah, when was the last time I checked Cracked?” It was so full of rehashed material that it felt like a chore. Sadly, I remember in the past checking Cracked daily. I don’t think they picked the right option for it, but I won’t argue that something had to be done. And then I’m done and happily so.Ĭracked totally went into a death spiral once they locked their comment section and allowed only paid members to comment, for instance.Ĭracked had a lot of problems, but their comment section of the past was SUPER toxic. I’ll add one souvenir coffee cup to my collection one time. I’ll pay my fair share of what it takes to keep the lights on. In this case it would probably currently be more because I can afford it and I have some residual affection for this spot, but I don’t think anyone should sniff at a $5 donation.Įxcept for the bit about somber colors that’s me. It’s probably indicative of what’s happening in society as a whole, though it’s not just tone policing and hypersensitivity to wrongthink it’s also a general decline in the ability to have a normal conversation or discussion with people about anything, without raised voices, criticism, and ire coming into play, sooner rather than later. ![]() An optional membership fee is fine, but I’d prefer the luxury of paying more or less as the mood struck. What I would prefer if it is question of maintaining the board is to just donate. I’m not a big buyer of branded clothing anymore - with age I’ve gone from rock tees to solid, somber colors. And while I said I might buy merch, I also might not. Why Probably because of the types of papers that The Straightdope by Cecil run inat a wild guess. Many of them break down to various left wing 3rd parties though, so I’m not sure about the Democrats part of our assertion. I don’t like the idea of pay-to-post, never have, so I would want paid membership to remain optional. Well, I think that the SDMB is more LIBERAL than conservative. As worded I’m not sure if you are considering paid membership as a board requirement. I voted both, but that’s not quite accurate. ![]()
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