02-25-2003, 08:39 PM
Could anyone tell me the truth?
At times, I've found some members in my channel having what at least, could be considered "suspicious" (ehem...) conversations. Some of these were about scanners. The more or less, I'm aware of the use, mechanics and purpose of these scanning software (check if someone is legit, if he has dupes in his/her inventory... blah, blah, blah). I've read many posts on the Lounge about the subject, so you won't need to reply me with: "scanners are third party programs and you shouldn't use them" or "don't trust the scanner, it can be tricked, follow your instinct"... I'm back from the use of scanners, and somehow, I don't see them as legit stuff by now, and don't use them. I've also developed some "paranoid instinct" after a few open games in bnet, and have (I hope) that... :unsure: "shinning"? to notice ilegit players.
Ehem, having said ALL that, the questions:
There is the possibility of malicious use of these scanning software, am I wrong?. I mean, there are third party programs out there that allow malicious users to check, select, pick up and save items from my inventory, isn't it?, so... for these people, the very best of my well-earned inventory would be like those shelves at the supermarket, wouldn't it?...
I can "sense" the truth. I fear it... :(
At times, I've found some members in my channel having what at least, could be considered "suspicious" (ehem...) conversations. Some of these were about scanners. The more or less, I'm aware of the use, mechanics and purpose of these scanning software (check if someone is legit, if he has dupes in his/her inventory... blah, blah, blah). I've read many posts on the Lounge about the subject, so you won't need to reply me with: "scanners are third party programs and you shouldn't use them" or "don't trust the scanner, it can be tricked, follow your instinct"... I'm back from the use of scanners, and somehow, I don't see them as legit stuff by now, and don't use them. I've also developed some "paranoid instinct" after a few open games in bnet, and have (I hope) that... :unsure: "shinning"? to notice ilegit players.
Ehem, having said ALL that, the questions:
There is the possibility of malicious use of these scanning software, am I wrong?. I mean, there are third party programs out there that allow malicious users to check, select, pick up and save items from my inventory, isn't it?, so... for these people, the very best of my well-earned inventory would be like those shelves at the supermarket, wouldn't it?...
I can "sense" the truth. I fear it... :(
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