munky wrote:From what I am told, FastWeb does offer a unique static IP service, which would mean you don't get banned for your neighbors actions. Or you can purchase a BNC shell through one of the many providers that offer such a service.
The static non-private IP service offered by FastWeb cost more than a brand new Ferrari. It simply is not a feasible option.
I'm too a FastWeb user victim of your ban. Today's removal info says:
85.18.xx.xxx was found in the database with a timestamp of Friday 16th of May 2008 05:17:51 AM
This host was added as a virus infected host for the following reason:
drone: nick Rita23; hostmask ~wMceOtpw@85.18.14.6; gecos "SharonwMc3O"; extra "8 *" [irc.efnet.nl]
Now I understand the reasoning behind that, one of your guys was also so kind to privately e-mail me about it yesterday night, but can't you contact FastWeb and tell them that one of their shared IPs is compromised?
I checked other 2 FastWeb IPs reported as banned on this very board in 2008, and they're still banned even MONTHS after their help threads were opened. I argue that once a FastWeb IP is listed as compromised there is basically no turning back ever, unless a human person does something about it.
That's why I'm trying to understand how the ban happened in order to contact FastWeb customer care myself and explain the whats and whys.
So, what caused the ban? It's a bit unusual to see FastWeb users spamming foreign servers like Efnet or Rizon, and to do so daily. Is it possible that those IPs are not just used by FastWeb?
Btw, how many dynamic visible-to-the-external IPs are used by FastWeb? I was under the impression they were not a huge number; rather a very limited number. But then, I'm just an average subscriber, not a network engineer.
Lastly, any technical way for a server to work around the ban on a nick basis? I mean, the automated K-line doesn't happen if the compromised IP belongs to registed nick "I'm-not-that-lame-drone" and stuff.