It's happend

replicant_argent · 01-25-2009, 09:04 PM

So... let me postulate here..... If "someone" restricted my pm box suddenly when they thought another member might pm me, that PM would then bounce and be able to be read by that someone. This wouldn't then actually be "reading -anyones- " PMs, now would it? It would be very simple to temporarily restrict 10 or 20 users to see if you can catch some PMs in your Puffer fish net.

01-25-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

So... let me postulate here..... If "someone" restricted my pm box suddenly when they thought another member might pm me, that PM would then bounce and be able to be read by that someone. This wouldn't then actually be "reading -anyones- " PMs, now would it? It would be very simple to temporarily restrict 10 or 20 users to see if you can catch some PMs in your Puffer fish net.

As far as how vBulletin is set up, the only way a moderator or admin can read your PM's is to switch user id's and log in as you. Yes the owner and admins can do this, but truly do you think they really have the time? The work involved in this changeover they are doing probably keeps them working 20 hour days...

replicant_argent · 01-25-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by architeuthis

As far as how vBulletin is set up, the only way a moderator or admin can read your PM's is to switch user id's and log in as you. Yes the owner and admins can do this, but truly do you think they really have the time? The work involved in this changeover they are doing probably keeps them working 20 hour days...

Nope, Jon said that he is able to read the bounced ones, but it "rarely happens"

01-25-2009, 09:45 PM

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=233_1232912190

Puffers can be fun!

SeanGAR · 01-25-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by architeuthis

As far as how vBulletin is set up, the only way a moderator or admin can read your PM's is to switch user id's and log in as you. Yes the owner and admins can do this, but truly do you think they really have the time? The work involved in this changeover they are doing probably keeps them working 20 hour days...

I don't think so, looks like a simple hack to me which the site owner/super administrator can easily add.

From the link (date Jan 2009):
This allows a super admin to read the private messages (all folders) from any registered member through the admin control panel.

http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=92815

And I don't think they would read all messages ... maybe just those from "esteemed" members. Whether or not PMs were noticed from bounceback or the hack is unclear. I know where I'd place my bet ....

01-25-2009, 09:49 PM

Well, I can tell you for a fact that my PM's were read and since what I was saying privately didn't agree with the new overlord, I had to be put in my place.

For more information regarding how I was "dealt" with I reffer you to my sig.

Cheers,
Rob

Texan in Mexico · 01-25-2009, 10:10 PM

Wouldn't it be healthy for us to just move on? I also miss Louie and it would be nice to go back to the old days but I really like it here.

Not critizing anyone posting as it is therapeutic to vent but it has been a couple months now that we saw this coming.

01-25-2009, 09:04 PM	#1
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: It's happening So... let me postulate here..... If "someone" restricted my pm box suddenly when they thought another member might pm me, that PM would then bounce and be able to be read by that someone. This wouldn't then actually be "reading -anyones- " PMs, now would it? It would be very simple to temporarily restrict 10 or 20 users to see if you can catch some PMs in your Puffer fish net. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

01-25-2009, 09:45 PM	#4
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: It's happening http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=233_1232912190 Puffers can be fun!

01-25-2009, 09:49 PM	#6
No1der Guest Posts: n/a	Re: It's happening Well, I can tell you for a fact that my PM's were read and since what I was saying privately didn't agree with the new overlord, I had to be put in my place. For more information regarding how I was "dealt" with I reffer you to my sig. Cheers, Rob

01-25-2009, 10:10 PM	#7
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: It's happening Wouldn't it be healthy for us to just move on? I also miss Louie and it would be nice to go back to the old days but I really like it here. Not critizing anyone posting as it is therapeutic to vent but it has been a couple months now that we saw this coming.