Re: Hacker MUDSTEALER ALERT

From: Ryan Gasper or Steven Arnold (dalamar@CYBERCOM.NET)
Date: 11/02/97


On Sun, 2 Nov 1997, Midnight Man wrote:

> Daniel Koepke wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I am new to this list, but looking at this is like a flash from the
> past..
>
> > On Sat, 1 Nov 1997, Chris Hallam wrote:
> >
> > ->There is a mudstealer who goes by the name of quinn and is from
> > ->bctel.ca as well as nbumerous other sites.
> >
> > Why would you let a complete stranger have access to your MUD?  And,
> > why would someone want to steal your MUD if you let a complete
> > stranger have access to it?
>
> We had on our MUD problems with this person too. Well, to explain the
> WHY, lies sure beyond my level of information, but imagine that : You
> have someone in your Imm staff, who is a good coder, allright.. You have
> to go away over the summer (courses at some place, learning, or simply
> vacation), and you think it might be a good idea to have him help out,
> since he is pretty good. Just an idea.. *sigh*
>
> BUt the name Quinn sure does ring a bell here. Just be careful to whom
> you give your coding, even if this person is extraordinarily good.

        Yep, We ran into this guy a few months back also. He was looking
to help code, but upon questioning, he didn't know anything. After
pointing out that fact, he got pretty abusive and promptly received a ban,
but yes, this guy is out there.

                                                Ryan


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