Bos'n
Administrator 
PIRATES! Because ye can't do epic shyte wi' normal people.
Posts: 925
Ship's affiliation: Kokopeli's Curse
Areas of interest: Piracy, Woodworking, Koi, Folk music/instruments
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Post by Bos'n on Jul 22, 2022 3:56:51 GMT -7
A long running observation has shown me that the "guests" quantity on any particular post are being skewed. This is due to tracking bots and other variables us commoners have no control over. Any time I make a post, reply, or just view a post, 3 to 6 "guests" appear in the counter. They all have specific ip addy's of their own. Recently one of our members clocked in and was dragging 39 bots! It's of no consequence other than not being able to track how many REAL people are using the forum. We've NEVER had 81 users online at one time. Maybe 3 with 78 tracking bots. I can shut off a majority of the bots by requiring members to sign in but we'll loose any random views by potential new members and the curious public. Would rather not do this. Thoughts?
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rikjohnson39
Bilge Rat
Posts: 41
Areas of interest: navigation, recreating old tech.
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Post by rikjohnson39 on Jul 23, 2022 5:59:40 GMT -7
If it doesn't limit the allowed memory and if it doesn't cause any trouble, let it be.
It is safer than forcing everyone who is curious to join, which would drive them away.
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Bos'n
Administrator
PIRATES! Because ye can't do epic shyte wi' normal people.
Posts: 925
Ship's affiliation: Kokopeli's Curse
Areas of interest: Piracy, Woodworking, Koi, Folk music/instruments
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Post by Bos'n on Jul 23, 2022 9:37:25 GMT -7
The only thing it seems to affect is the statistics counter at the bottom of the page. I'm inclined to let it be.
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Bos'n
Administrator
PIRATES! Because ye can't do epic shyte wi' normal people.
Posts: 925
Ship's affiliation: Kokopeli's Curse
Areas of interest: Piracy, Woodworking, Koi, Folk music/instruments
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Post by Bos'n on Sept 29, 2022 20:38:31 GMT -7
New twist. Today we've had a TON of recorded views on various posts without the associated rush of bots in the counter. What does it mean? Hell, I dunno, I just sweep the floors after the action is over.
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