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

[CX2SA - Jose Ma Gonzalez]

Dear Faizul:

I agree to use motd_nor and ann.

This is my file:

 

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    ONLY PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED USERS CAN SEND DX SPOTS AND ANNOUNCES HERE!

    I ALSO DO NOT ACCEPT PARTNERS NODES WITHOUT REGISTRATION AND PASSWORD!

    SEND AN EMAIL TO XXXXX at XXXXX.XXX REQUESTING REGISTRATION AND PASSWORD.

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BUT, please do not post ANNs of this type to the global network, do it locally.

This request may seem silly, but I'd rather clarify it.

Best 73, Jose

 

 

De: Dxspider-support [mailto:dxspider-support-bounces at tobit.co.uk] En nombre de Faizul via Dxspider-support
Enviado el: jueves, 06 de marzo de 2025 03:45
Para: The DXSpider Support list
CC: Faizul
Asunto: [Dxspider-support] Discussion: Informing Users About Registration Requirement for Spotting

 

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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