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

[Anthony (N2KI)]

Faizul,

I have had this message on my node for many years for non registered users.

  *****\\\\\ WELCOME TO N2KI'S DX CLUSTER /////*****

            REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR FULL SYSTEM ACCESS

                REGISTER AT http://www.qsl.net/n2ki/DXC/

     FOR NOW YOU MAY USE THE SYSTEM BUT WITH "READ ONLY" PRIVILEGES.




*Regards,Anthony *
*   N2KI*









On Thu, Mar 6, 2025 at 1:45 AM Faizul via Dxspider-support <
dxspider-support at tobit.co.uk> wrote:

> 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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