Well, for the most part, that isn't true. ALL dial-up users are assigned a
dynamic IP address when they log onto their service provider. This means that the first three sets (or a given ISP might have a group of base IP's) of numbers are usually the same, but the last change each time you log onto the net. Thus, you might post a message that is labeled with 129.93.931.111 this time. But, the next time you log on, your ISP might assign you 129.93.931.12 or something. Therefore, it is mostly useless to use for hacking purposes.
Users that have a dedicated connection with a permanent IP should take it upon themselves to guard their system. Regardless of whether its being labeled on a message here or not, it is possible for someone to hack systems connected to it. Therefore, you should have some type of PROXY/FIREWALL software in use.
However, this is highly unlikely. A home user with a cable modem isn't a very likely target for a real hacker. There more attracted to corporate America and government systems, IMO.
Any ways, on the board, it's just another deterrent to eliminate anonymity and keep out the kind of garbage you see posted on other systems who don't use accounts, verify Email addresses, and track/label IP's. These tools, and the moderators, are what keeps this a quality site...
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Dan McClain, Editor
The Mustang Works Online
1991 Mustang GT - 10.90 @ 122 Mph
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