Hacking Discussion

[Captain Redhorn]

Can someone provide some context for this? I obviously missed this and would really like to know the circumstances behind this post.

We were taking an anti hacking stance because it was creating a lot of drama and issues, not to mention hurting the game.

 

[Fr34kC0d3r]

We were taking an anti hacking stance because it was creating a lot of drama and issues, not to mention hurting the game.

Oh I thought there might have been a story behind it the way the post was phrased.

 

[Davy Darkrage]

Nothing too specific. Hacking had become a very widespread issue in-game, and it was becoming increasingly clear Disney wasn't going to do anything to address it. Lots of people would argue that more harmless exploits, like changing chat text colors, weren't a big deal, but the prevalence of that attitude contributed to the spread of more malicious hacking as well. The resulting debates would invite a lot of drama to the forums, so we decided not to allow any hacking discussions.

 

[Fr34kC0d3r]

Nothing too specific. Hacking had become a very widespread issue in-game, and it was becoming increasingly clear Disney wasn't going to do anything to address it. Lots of people would argue that more harmless exploits, like changing chat text colors, weren't a big deal, but the prevalence of that attitude contributed to the spread of more malicious hacking as well. The resulting debates would invite a lot of drama to the forums, so we decided not to allow any hacking discussions.

Ah interesting. Thanks for clarifying.

 

[Johnny Mak]

It had hit the point where people were stealing people's accounts, hacking into Webcam while people were playing...it was actually getting pretty disturbing

 

[Marz]

It had hit the point where people were stealing people's accounts, hacking into Webcam while people were playing...it was actually getting pretty disturbing

well people who were stupid enough to give out their info deserved to get their account(s) stolen.

 

[Jason O'Connell]

Bottom line, hacking is bad, kids. Don't do it.

 

[Marz]

Bottom line, hacking is bad, kids. Don't do it.

It can be both good & bad. There are ethical hackers.

 

[Davy Darkrage]

Here we go again

Traditionally, "hacking" meant something along the lines of "tinkering" with computers. The results of this tinkering have brought us lots of advances in technology that we enjoy today. However, the term has taken on a different meaning: exploiting weaknesses in computer security. These exploits can be done for a number of reasons, from pentesting to well-meaning to malicious, and anywhere in between.

Anyways, this thread has run its course so I'm going to go ahead and close it.