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Game & Forum Discussion => Game Discussion => Topic started by: rustheart on April 19, 2013, 02:55:58 am

Title: Password Sharing
Post by: rustheart on April 19, 2013, 02:55:58 am

A long time ago I let a person in my hyena group.  She kind of seemed weird but I just ignored it to not be rude.  At the time I only had FH+ (Don't ask...) and I had never been in The Cape on normal FH so this was partly my fault.  I did not know FH+ and FH had different Cape maps.  So I wanted her to go to a place she couldn't on FH.  Finally she got mad and gave me her password so I could put her in it.  So I went on thinking she was lucky I wasn't a hacker.  Also I noticed that all of her characters where named Laddy.  Is it normal to have all the same names?  I think she was not smart to give away her password like that and she may have been hacked by now if she has done it again.

Title: Re: Password Sharing
Post by: FlewToTheCity on April 19, 2013, 03:56:28 am

Its verry normal to have the same chara names. Because you could have the same chara in SP or BF or FP so you dont have to travvle back and forth and back again. Yet giving out your password is wrong and annoying someone to the point where they get mad and give it to you is wrong also. But the point is, if that person wants to give other people there password or user its there fault if they get hacked and get told by people they shouldnt do it.

Title: Re: Password Sharing
Post by: Ramine on April 19, 2013, 07:17:51 am

I also have many characters with the same names, they all serve their own purposes. So I personally don't find it weird at all. xD

Quote from: Rustys on April 19, 2013, 02:55:58 am

I think she was not smart to give away her password like that and she may have been hacked by now if she has done it again.

Well, as it says in the rules ''Your account, your responsibility''. Although I agree that it wasn't the smartest thing to do, because some FH users aren't always cuddly and friendly, so she could have easily had her account stolen. Another thing I don't like is that she did it out of anger, but it's her choice and I or anyone else can't really do anything about that.

Title: Re: Password Sharing
Post by: WhiteLightHeart on April 19, 2013, 10:45:52 am

It wasn't until some time ago that I knew people used copies of the same character, but it does kinda make sense. This way, you're not running all over the place one just one charrie, nu?
I've even known one player who had different species-versions of the same character. Her wolf in my old roleplay, Hyacinth, apparently also had a hyena version, as well. (Sadly, sweet little hyena-Hya was killed by lions. </3)

But, as Rami said above, giving out one's password is just plain irresponsible, and she very could've lost the account if she gave it to the wrong person. When that does happen, though, I believe it's best to not even open their account on your computer, in case they decide to go and get themselves banned one day, and your IP address would/wouldn't be connected to theirs depending on that moment. Then, just explain how it's a bad idea to do that.
Granted, like you said, it was a long time ago, so that particular instance isn't too much to worry about.
(Still a kindacrazy floof, though.)

Title: Re: Password Sharing
Post by: SteampunkWolfdog on April 19, 2013, 10:57:25 am

Urgh...no one should really give anyone their password, doesn't matter how much they may trust someone. Mind you, if you know someone in person and know they're responsible, then I don't see too much of a problem. I'd gladly give my best friend my password if he needed it. Not sure why he would, he doesn't come here often...

But, yes

Your account, your responsibility

I don't think we can stress that enough. So many bad things happen to people because they were irresponsible enough to let someone in on their login details - people get hacked and sometimes banned for something they didn't do but it happened on their account. That person certainly was lucky that time, but who knows what's occured afterwards.

Even if you have brothers or sisters in the same house that use FeralHeart, it's always best to have seperate accounts. Sharing accounts only comes with disadvantages. At least, if you have your own personal accounts, you have your own friend lists, groups and characters.

Title: Re: Password Sharing
Post by: Shally on April 19, 2013, 11:46:50 am

I agree with the people above, and I'd go as far as to say you should NEVER give out your password to anyone - regardless the reason why. And if you still do it there is no excuses if this action causes your account to be banned - you can never know what the other person are doing on your account.
This person was very lucky that it was a nice and helpful floof such as yourself that she gave out her password to.

Also as Rami said I too dislike that she did this in anger.

And yes it's common that some make several copies of the same character and use the same name on all.
I myself have characters named different things - but also a few that is simple named "Shallow" ^.^

Title: Re: Password Sharing
Post by: rustheart on April 19, 2013, 02:20:08 pm

Title: Re: Password Sharing
Post by: mossstar1992 on April 19, 2013, 02:34:05 pm

Giveing some ur password= wronge, point made.
Rusty u may want to check the 'Rules' Post you made ._.

Title: Re: Password Sharing
Post by: FlewToTheCity on April 19, 2013, 02:45:04 pm

Ah, I did not say 'You did this, Shame on you  O:<' I am simply stating if anyone new to the game descides to read this to just state that you should never share any personal or any deatails about yourself and your user over the game.

Title: Re: Password Sharing
Post by: .Sasha. on April 19, 2013, 04:06:40 pm

I gave the password of my old account to my BF because her FH accounts never worked for longer than 1 month. (Strange, Ikr ?) She even knows that I have the same PW all the time... And I did that with another person I dont even realy know too buut I guess I had luck to find some people I can trust <- I don't know how to spell it. sorry.

Title: Re: Password Sharing
Post by: LordSuragaha on April 19, 2013, 04:18:07 pm

As the others said above. White also made a good point:

Quote from: WhiteLightHeart on April 19, 2013, 10:45:52 am

I believe it's best to not even open their account on your computer, in case they decide to go and get themselves banned one day, and your IP address would/wouldn't be connected to theirs depending on that moment. Then, just explain how it's a bad idea to do that.

You both weren't making the best choice because she not only gave away her password to her account but you also logged into another users account which was a risk you took on your part. It's best to avoid using other peoples' accounts period.

For those of you who are giving away accounts or sharing accounts you all should to read Red's post here:
IMPORTANT NOTICE (Regarding Account Usage)-
http://www.feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=index.php&topic=32353.0 (http://www.feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=index.php&topic=32353.0)

Title: Re: Password Sharing
Post by: rustheart on April 19, 2013, 04:23:12 pm

I will be sure how to go into another person's account again.  I was a newbie at the time and didn't know it would link the accounts.

Title: Re: Password Sharing
Post by: hugrf2 on April 19, 2013, 04:31:17 pm

I remember one time I was with someone in Bonfire. They were going to change their password, but then, I think I remember her saying her password 'horse' and seriously...?
Luckily, I wasn't a hacker. But I might remember this in local chat.

I don't think it's a good idea to give someone their password like that, honestly. If you'd explore, you wouldn't do that, to that person who gave out that password. Some people are just lazy to explore, but exploring is really fun D: Seriously. Exploring is seeing every single pixel of the map. Almost. Surprised she couldn't do that, by dashing around.
Ahh, newbies. At least you never got on her account again. Also, another thing.
Passwords should seriously be harder, yet easy to remember these days instead of 'horse'. Seriously...
(Might've went a bit off-topic)

Title: Re: Password Sharing
Post by: Feareh on April 19, 2013, 10:34:33 pm

 This kind of topic has been going around alot, and Red made a comment on this kind if subject

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As we have written in the rules, "Your account, your responsibility" means more than just the accounts you have, as much as you are meant to keep your login information safe and not share it with other users, the same goes other way around, you are NOT meant to use other users accounts to play the game, and if you still ignore this and getting all your accounts restricted from playing the game, it's your action and we will not lift the ban.

So I repeat:
- Do not acquire and use accounts that aren't yours if you want to stay clear from issues
- Do not lend out your accounts to other players and users if you want to stay clear from issues

Your account is for "you" only, please make sure it stays that way. The game rules has been slightly modified to make this more clear and I hope the rest of you members can explain this if it would be needed for someone. Why we are saying this here is to help everyone, not to restrict users from playing the game as they would want to.

If you share your account or sign into random accounts that aren't yours, you are taking that risk alone.