Ah! Thanks agenthex, that's part of the problem. I wonder if Oscommerce has found a workaround for that, because it's inevitable that sometimes users will post their session ID by accident.
I jest.
Is something wrong with my links? I just copied them from Manafonts page... can't find anything wrong in them.
@Vectrex:
I just now changed the link in one of your posts that ended in something like osCsid=defw422r43tWEFm34352. It appears there is an issue with the catalog software they are using that it applies user information based on the session ID, which is part of the URL.
I am trying to get the osCsid to show up on my URL at Manafont now, and it's not appearing. I wonder if they fixed this already?
Ah, OK... thanks.. wasn't aware of that problem... I don't even have an account there... I wonder what user information is in there
What probably happened is that Vectrex posted the link, however he never bought anything (it's a psudorandom, but unique id). But midieval came along, used the linked, maybe bought something/created an account, and the id is now associated with him forever and ever. Now someone else used the same link/sid and they're using midieval's account. [Un]fortunately, MF rely on paypal's info for payment/shipping, and we mostly miss out on the lulz.
However, people can still have fun with that original link if they have it cached...
I'm not sure midieval10 would like that..
Surely as committer of the original sin, you can see the humor in the cascade of events you've caused. :)
Well, it's one thing if it's an honest "mistake" (mine) - which was caused by an imperfect software on Manafonts (original sinner) page... the login should always be required. It's a completely different thing to purposely post ways of using the now corrected error in a way that is causing potential problems for one or more users of this forum. (and someone might do it)
You Sir... have a strange definition of humor.
Gasp, a German who lacks faith in schadenfraude.
On the internets, we are all Germans. Ich bin ein Berliner.
I'm already feeling bad enough for indirectly causing trouble...even if it's not my fault. The post you posted would have certainly crossed a line for me, if I were midieval10. But we are likely on very different pages, when it comes to practical jokes. Maybe I'm a bit touchy when it comes to accusations on flashlight forums (even if it is supposed to be a joke)... but remember the history why BLF exists in the first place...
I don't find agenthex's "jokes" funny at all. He keeps trying to funny, trying to go on and on about a serious matter. I was trying to point out a flaw in the system and all he does is try to exploit it.
It's not your fault, Vectrex, that this happened.
Jebus Chris, absolutely nothing of import happened. At worst, you'd have a gotten a free light, since MF has to mail another one to the other user. The lackluster humor of the original situation was quickly overtaken by that of your overreaction to it. Your fortune in this regard has been that you didn't highlight this in a real den of wolves like somethingawful or god forbid 4chan.
Y so srs?
Just imagine... what would have happened if hundreds had used the link and Manafont weren't so quick and unbureaucratic... and Christmas time is coming ... are you gonna dry those teardrops of children not receiving the cool flashlight they wanted?..
I've been long corrupted by the internets, so I can't tell if anything's meant to be parody or not anymore.
I try to act on the internet the same way, as I would do in real life with people right in front of me... and those jokes of yours might even be funny to some... but those are also the jokes, when things go terribly wrong in a discussion on a forum... misunderstandings , language barrier... actually I had to look up "jest" in the dictionary... try to remember that, if you feel again to pull someone's leg...
On the other hand, net subscribers should also be aware of local customs when heading into rome.
Plus, if I wanted to post a real internet reply, I would've done this:
Please! Think of the kittens!
Like I said , we seem to have a very different kind of humor.... but I think this subject doesn't belong in the "Rating: Manafont.com"-thread... why don't you create a "Rating: Agenthex kind of humor"-thread...
Haaa!
By the way Vectrex, I wasn't trying to label you as the culprit of this security mix-up. It's not your fault or Manafont's, it's just a bad design decision in the online storefront software they installed on their site. I actually linked the first Manafont ad banner to their flashlight section followed by my own osCsid by accident... think of the issues that would have caused. Fortunately they caught the error quickly for me.
I should really figure out how to add a "Country of origin" field under the username on the left side of posts. We need to remember that even among native English speakers our sense of humor differs greatly, and even more so when speaking a second language (or 5th language in the case of all you incredible European linguists). When speaking a learned language, tact is usually the last and hardest thing that you learn to express.