Petition/Request to Forex Factory Admin - IP address Checks

Dear FF and all Users.

It is quite obvious that there are many people who use FF who have set-up multiple log-on ID's, usually for nefarious and untoward purposes.

Many of these, especially on the Commercial forums, often posing as "happy clients" of a paid service or what have you.

This does not benefit any of the genuine users nor does it do anything to promote Forex Factory as a site which can be classified as looking after the interests of all the users.

I therefore propose that FF sporadically undertakes a check of all IP addresses that ID's log in through and publicly shames all those who are using multiple ID's.

Not sure how practical this would be but it will sure help if we could have some way of identifying those whom are abusing this site.

Obviously those with a roaming IP address will get around this but hey, it's a start.

Also I would suggest that the users location be automatically shown according to the IP location rather than having the user select it directly. To many blatant frauds are lying from where they are trading from, perhaps to aid legitimacy. I have been able to change my Location to USA when I am not there at all.

Any suggestion would be most welcome by all.

Am sure that if FF were to implement these changes, it would stop the obvious con merchants that operate on here.

Hi, London

Great idea, I hope FF are reading.

MT

Great idea on bringing this topic up. Perhaps IP checking would deter the marketeers.

Many users attend these forums seeking information. Not everyone at these forums are contributing without ulterior motives.

I am sure there brokerages trying to harvest the field of rookies. Rookies listening to supposedly well-meaning advices from what seems to be more experienced traders.

If FF starts to check IP adresses they might be able to sort out a few of these "contributors", this would greatly raise the information value of Forex Factory in the progress. As things are now I would not recommend FF for informational purposes for newcomers.

With a little experience or by knowing people who can give good insigth about the industry, you can sort out most of the bullshit on this site.

Agree 100%

They still allow PROVEN SCAMMERS like CityPremierFX to post here what would make you think that ADMIN even cares??

Isn't this all the more reason to sign something like this and at least try and get ADMIN to notice?

Am sure FF do not want to be recognized as a site where scammers can operate with impunity and very little problems.

Luckily this site has people who do ask scammers questions and try and warn people but there is only so much they can do as they often get blocked by the scammers.

We really FF to take action and start to implement more stricter rules for anyone who wishes to sell anything on here. Not just stricter rules but also stricter procedures like IP checks to ensure people do not have multiple accounts.

Laurentziu2:

Interested to know why you voted 'No' to have your IP checked?

In my mind, no one who has only one user ID and has nothing to hide ought to have an issue with this?

I notice you are a Commercial vendor who has started at least 3-4 threads where you are looking to sell something. Surely an IP check of honest vendors would be beneficial to you?

or not.....since he might have something to hide??

Unless there is a good reason given, I think many reasonable people would agree

Another thought, perhaps Commercial members cannot Ignore anyone nor can they stop anyone from posting to their boards?

I notice your favourite, 'CityPremierFx' only allows High Impact posters to post to their thread (although you can shout on their page, which is what I did). I think this is to stop former clients or those who know a scam when they see it from posting.

So many things FF Admin should look in to. I think it's time this board started to implement changes and start to look out for everyone here and not just concentrate on advertisers.

Wonder if that gets me a ban? If my membership is revoked, you'll know!!!