[OSM-talk] view blocks received?

Nop ekkehart at gmx.de
Sat Oct 10 12:24:43 BST 2009


Hi!

Lars Francke schrieb:
> I'm sure someone else will be able to better answer this question but
> it seems as if "moderators" and "administrators" are able to block
> certain users from using the API.

Actually, could someone explain how this is supposed to protect against 
vandalism?

It appears that if an account is blocked, a vandal can simply create any 
number of alternate accounts and continue his "work" - probably much 
faster than anybody can hand out blocks.

bye
           Nop





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