[Dxspider-support] Discussion: Informing Users About Registration Requirement for Spotting

[Faizul]

Dear DX Spider Community,

I’d like to start a discussion regarding the idea of informing users to
register before they can use the spot function. While security is
important, it is equally crucial that users are aware of such policies to
avoid confusion.

If some nodes enforce set/register while others do not, users might
unknowingly jump from one node to another without understanding why they
are unable to send spots. To improve transparency, I propose that we add a
notice about this requirement in the *Message of the Day (MOTD)* and also
announce it using *ANN*. This way, users are properly informed rather than
being caught off guard.

We are in the AI era now, and it is easier than ever for someone to use an
AI chatbot to generate a script that automatically posts spots using random
callsigns. Without proper user registration, this could lead to abuse and
affect the integrity of the cluster. While security measures are necessary,
we must also ensure that users understand what is happening and why these
policies are in place.

This is just a discussion, and I’d love to hear your thoughts on the best
way to approach this.

73,
Faizul "Piju" 9M2PJU
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