[Dxspider-support] Abusive show/heading commands

[John Spigel]

The number of abusive show/heading commands has exploded in the last few 
months, stealing much bandwidth especially on contest weekends. The 
software causing is probably known to many on this list. The users are 
setting themselves as not/here (call). Can someone offer a solution 
other than banning the abusers? The software could probably use a change 
as it seems the purpose is akin to a ping to see if the node is still 
active. Maybe an alternative could be offered. I think this was 
mentioned in the past. Consider not allowing sh/headings for those who 
have set as not/here? Or ?

73, John W1AN

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