User:Fr43k Paine/Dealing With Griefers - Revision history

Lindal Kidd: Added clarification about the new term "Block" used in Viewer 2 instead of "mute"

2011-11-15T05:08:19Z

Added clarification about the new term "Block" used in Viewer 2 instead of "mute"

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	''Please note'': Muting cages or their owners won`t prevent them working. I will teach you later how to deal with them.<br>		''Please note'': Muting cages or their owners won`t prevent them working. I will teach you later how to deal with them.<br>
	More options how to mute objects and residents will be tought in the advanced section of this article.		More options how to mute objects and residents will be tought in the advanced section of this article.

			EDIT: In Viewer 2 and later, Mute is called "Block". (submitted by Lindal Kidd, Nov 15, 2011)

Zai Lynch: /* Related Links */

2009-01-07T14:18:38Z

Zai Lynch: /* Related Links */ vidtut added

2008-08-18T11:01:08Z

Viajero Pugilist: /* Orbiterts */ misspelling

2008-08-18T06:44:41Z

Orbiterts: misspelling

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	Please note, some cages have a "Deformer Tool" active, so if you sit on the cage to get out it will deform your avatar. You need to unDeform your AV then (We will come to that).		Please note, some cages have a "Deformer Tool" active, so if you sit on the cage to get out it will deform your avatar. You need to unDeform your AV then (We will come to that).

	==== ~~Orbiterts~~ ====		==== Orbiters ====

	~~Usual~~ orbiters are scripted tools that griefers use to push you into the sky. If you find yourself a victim of an instant "push" high in the sky, check the "''Bumps, Pushes and Hits''" box to get the griefers name.		Usually orbiters are scripted tools that griefers use to push you into the sky. If you find yourself a victim of an instant "push" high in the sky, check the "''Bumps, Pushes and Hits''" box to get the griefers name.
	Then file an ''Abuse Report'' and include a screenshot. Finally teleport back to the ground will "fix" this problem. <br>		Then file an ''Abuse Report'' and include a screenshot. Finally teleport back to the ground will "fix" this problem. <br>
	Worst case: You are invisible after the teleport and you have to do a relog.<br>		Worst case: You are invisible after the teleport and you have to do a relog.<br>

Zai Lynch: /* Fake Police & Fake Power */ wiki-fu

2008-06-15T11:08:58Z

Fake Police & Fake Power: wiki-fu

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	Other people with powers in SL, are group related! Like for example the "''NCI Land Officer''" only has special powers on "NCI holdings".		Other people with powers in SL, are group related! Like for example the "''NCI Land Officer''" only has special powers on "NCI holdings".
	This is important to know, because it happens that griefers claim to be a manager or an officer, and tells residents to do this and that... Not only at [~~https://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/New_Citizens_Incorporated~~ NCI], everwhere in SL.<br>		This is important to know, because it happens that griefers claim to be a manager or an officer, and tells residents to do this and that... Not only at [[New Citizens Incorporated\|NCI]], everwhere in SL.<br>
	So, if you have any doubts who you are dealing with, check the persons profile and double click the groups name (2nd life tab) and a window pops up with more detailed info, about the group and their rules.<br>		So, if you have any doubts who you are dealing with, check the persons profile and double click the groups name (2nd life tab) and a window pops up with more detailed info, about the group and their rules.<br>
	Speaking of rules: Don`t become a griefer by ignoring rules. Kindness and Respect goes along in SL. Follow the rules and you`ll be fine, else you may run into trouble.		Speaking of rules: Don`t become a griefer by ignoring rules. Kindness and Respect goes along in SL. Follow the rules and you`ll be fine, else you may run into trouble.
	If you want to shoot or do any other roleplay, go to the right places, where it is allowed.		If you want to shoot or do any other roleplay, go to the right places, where it is allowed.
	If you should get reported and warned or even temporarily suspended from SL and you would like to become a LL associated at a later point of time, like an official [[Volunteer Portal\|SL Mentor]], you are out of business.		If you should get reported and warned or even temporarily suspended from SL and you would like to become a LL associated at a later point of time, like an official [[Volunteer Portal\|SL Mentor]], you are out of business.


	=== Spoofing ===		=== Spoofing ===

Garn Conover: nci link

2008-06-15T05:44:30Z

nci link

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	Other people with powers in SL, are group related! Like for example the "''NCI Land Officer''" only has special powers on "NCI holdings".		Other people with powers in SL, are group related! Like for example the "''NCI Land Officer''" only has special powers on "NCI holdings".
	This is important to know, because it happens that griefers claim to be a manager or an officer, and tells residents to do this and that... Not only at [[NCI]], everwhere in SL.<br>		This is important to know, because it happens that griefers claim to be a manager or an officer, and tells residents to do this and that... Not only at [https://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/New_Citizens_Incorporated NCI], everwhere in SL.<br>
	So, if you have any doubts who you are dealing with, check the persons profile and double click the groups name (2nd life tab) and a window pops up with more detailed info, about the group and their rules.<br>		So, if you have any doubts who you are dealing with, check the persons profile and double click the groups name (2nd life tab) and a window pops up with more detailed info, about the group and their rules.<br>
	Speaking of rules: Don`t become a griefer by ignoring rules. Kindness and Respect goes along in SL. Follow the rules and you`ll be fine, else you may run into trouble.		Speaking of rules: Don`t become a griefer by ignoring rules. Kindness and Respect goes along in SL. Follow the rules and you`ll be fine, else you may run into trouble.

Zai Lynch: added to Category:Userpages With Helpful Resources For Volunteers

2008-05-13T06:38:46Z

added to Category:Userpages With Helpful Resources For Volunteers

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Zai Lynch: div-tag removed

2008-05-13T05:55:02Z

div-tag removed

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	[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-1.jpg\|thumb\|180px\|Not even Lindens ask for your password.]]		[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-1.jpg\|thumb\|180px\|Not even Lindens ask for your password.]]

Zai Lynch: pictures added (some need to be shifted)

2008-05-13T05:51:49Z

pictures added (some need to be shifted)

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	#You won`t hear their Voice, if Voice is activated on that area and last but not least;		#You won`t hear their Voice, if Voice is activated on that area and last but not least;
	#All objects from this person are muted too, including attachments.		#All objects from this person are muted too, including attachments.
			[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-10.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|How to mute Residents and objects.]]
	The SL client offers you 3 simple ways to mute an avatar and 2 ways to mute an object:		The SL client offers you 3 simple ways to mute an avatar and 2 ways to mute an object:
	#R-click on the persons Avatar and select ''Mute'' from the pie menu. Remember muting the owner of an object will also mute all his/her objects for you.		#R-click on the persons Avatar and select ''Mute'' from the pie menu. Remember muting the owner of an object will also mute all his/her objects for you.
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	=== Find Invisible Objects ===		=== Find Invisible Objects ===

	Sometimes things are invisible, so you can not say what hit you. Then press '''CTRL'''-'''ALT'''-'''T''' to highlight transparent objects.		[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-12.jpg\|thumb\|left\|200px\|Find invisible objects.]]Sometimes things are invisible, so you can not say what hit you. Then press '''CTRL'''-'''ALT'''-'''T''' to highlight transparent objects.
	Transparent objects will become highlighted in red and half-transparent. Now there you are able to detect invisible objects, you are also able to mute or report them if necessary. :)<br>		Transparent objects will become highlighted in red and half-transparent. Now there you are able to detect invisible objects, you are also able to mute or report them if necessary. :)<br>
	So, use this feature to check out stores because sometimes griefers leave invisible prims in stores where "build" is allowed and put a transparent prim over a legitimate vendor.		So, use this feature to check out stores because sometimes griefers leave invisible prims in stores where "build" is allowed and put a transparent prim over a legitimate vendor.
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	==== Cages ====		==== Cages ====
	Okies, now we`ll go on with the bad stuff ^^<br>		Okies, now we`ll go on with the bad stuff ^^<br>
	A cage will...well, cage you. Some low-tech cages will just catch you and thats it. High-tech cages will orbit you as well. Means, they will catch you and carry your avatar high in the sky.		[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-14.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|How to escape a cage.]]A cage will...well, cage you. Some low-tech cages will just catch you and thats it. High-tech cages will orbit you as well. Means, they will catch you and carry your avatar high in the sky.
	Sometimes they are invisible, so if you got hit, use the learned "''Highlight Transparent Objects''" option to see if it is one.		Sometimes they are invisible, so if you got hit, use the learned "''Highlight Transparent Objects''" option to see if it is one.
	If not, check the the "''Bump, Pushes & Hits''" box, to see who hit you with an orbiter.		If not, check the the "''Bump, Pushes & Hits''" box, to see who hit you with an orbiter.
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	=== Fake Police & Fake Power ===		=== Fake Police & Fake Power ===

	Do '''not''' trust the "''SL police''" groups. It`s a scam! They don`t have real powers in SL. It doesn`t matter what they say or wear. Most newbies are impressed because they have uniforms or even weapons...<br>		[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-17.jpg\|thumb\|left\|200px\|Check groups in profiles!]]Do '''not''' trust the "''SL police''" groups. It`s a scam! They don`t have real powers in SL. It doesn`t matter what they say or wear. Most newbies are impressed because they have uniforms or even weapons...<br>
	Some jerks even try to "rob" newbies like "Give me your L$ or I`ll kill you", or offer "protection". Ignore, mute, and if needed, report them and leave!		Some jerks even try to "rob" newbies like "Give me your L$ or I`ll kill you", or offer "protection". Ignore, mute, and if needed, report them and leave!
	The only people in SL with real grid-wide powers are the Lindens! They use their official "Linden" name, if they are on duty.		The only people in SL with real grid-wide powers are the Lindens! They use their official "Linden" name, if they are on duty.
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	=== Beacons ===		=== Beacons ===

	Use Beacons to find scripted sources: ''View'' -> ''Beacons'' -> ... <br>		[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-3.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Using Beacons to detect objects.]]Use Beacons to find scripted sources: ''View'' -> ''Beacons'' -> ... <br>
	You will see some different options there you can chose from. If you "x" them, they will appear on your screen as a beacon, when you activate beacons.		You will see some different options there you can chose from. If you "x" them, they will appear on your screen as a beacon, when you activate beacons.
	I would recommend to activate them all, so you can easily switch the beacons "''on''" and "''off''" by pressing '''CTRL'''-'''N'''.<br>		I would recommend to activate them all, so you can easily switch the beacons "''on''" and "''off''" by pressing '''CTRL'''-'''N'''.<br>
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	*<font color="purple">'''PURPLE'''</font> outlines mark an active particle source.		*<font color="purple">'''PURPLE'''</font> outlines mark an active particle source.
	*<font color="yellow">'''YELLOW'''</font> marks an active sound source.		*<font color="yellow">'''YELLOW'''</font> marks an active sound source.

	'''Note''': If a source is not active, outlines are red to highlight at least that there`s a scripted object. If the source becomes active, outlines will change their color.		'''Note''': If a source is not active, outlines are red to highlight at least that there`s a scripted object. If the source becomes active, outlines will change their color.

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	{{User:Fr43k Paine}}		{{User:Fr43k Paine}}

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			[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-1.jpg\|thumb\|180px\|Not even Lindens ask for your password.]]

			[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-15.jpg\|thumb\|180px\|Using a tool to undeform.]]

			[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-11.jpg\|thumb\|180px\|Bumps, Hits and Pushes.]]

			[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-13.jpg\|thumb\|180px\|How to hide particles.]]

			[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-16.jpg\|thumb\|180px\|Police groups in SL.]]

			[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-2.jpg\|thumb\|180px\|How to use the mute list.]]

			[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-0.jpg\|thumb\|180px\|File correct Abuse Reports.]]

			[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-4.jpg\|thumb\|180px\|Abuse Report screenshot]]

			[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-9.jpg\|thumb\|180px\|How to (un)freeze, eject and ban.]]

			[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-8.jpg\|thumb\|180px\|About Land - Access List]]

			[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-7.jpg\|thumb\|180px\|About Land - Media]]

			[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-6.jpg\|thumb\|180px\|About Land - Options]]

			[[Image:Dealing_With_Griefers-5.jpg\|thumb\|180px\|About Land - Objects]]

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Fr43k Paine: /* Beacons */

2008-05-13T01:51:35Z

Beacons

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	*[[When and how to file an Abuse Report]]		*[[When and how to file an Abuse Report]]
	*[[Video Tutorial/How to report abuse and handle griefing]]		*[[Video Tutorial/How to report abuse and handle griefing]]
			*[[Video Tutorial/Free yourself from a trap]]
			*[[Video Tutorial/Sit down to stop being pushed]]
	</div></div>		</div></div>

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	*http://www.rainbowdragon.ca - Basic class and land security material of this lecture		*http://www.rainbowdragon.ca - Basic class and land security material of this lecture
	*[https://support.secondlife.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=4417&task=knowledge&questionID=3989 Abuse report details] (Thanks to [[User:George Linden\|George Linden]] for the Link ^_^ )		*[https://support.secondlife.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=4417&task=knowledge&questionID=3989 Abuse report details] (Thanks to [[User:George Linden\|George Linden]] for the Link ^_^ )
	*[[~~Help:~~When and how to file an Abuse Report]]		*[[When and how to file an Abuse Report]]
			*[[Video Tutorial/How to report abuse and handle griefing]]
	</div></div>		</div></div>

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	I would recommend to activate them all, so you can easily switch the beacons "''on''" and "''off''" by pressing '''CTRL'''-'''N'''.<br>		I would recommend to activate them all, so you can easily switch the beacons "''on''" and "''off''" by pressing '''CTRL'''-'''N'''.<br>
	ADDITIONALLY you have to have "''Render Beacons''" and "''Render Highlights''" enabled, else it won`t work!<br>		ADDITIONALLY you have to have "''Render Beacons''" and "''Render Highlights''" enabled, else it won`t work!<br>
	Now I`d like to ask you to go to ''View'' > ''Beacons'' > ''Beacon Width'' and select "''4''". It will make the beacons more obviously.		Now I`d like to ask you to go to ''View'' > ''Beacons'' > ''Beacon Width'' and select "''4''". It will make the beacons more obviously. (Requieres client 1.19.4)
	Ok, now activate the beacons and ~~take a closer~~ look ~~on the invisible spammer, we have muted earlier in class~~.		Ok, now activate the beacons and look around.
	You will see ~~its~~ center is a red little cube and red lines are going away from it and the X,Y, and Z axis.		You will see a lot of Beacons and their center is a red little cube and red lines are going away from it and the X,Y, and Z axis.
	It`s the beacon showing you "here is scripted object". The color of the Beacon depends on the source.		It`s the beacon showing you "here is scripted object". The color of the Beacon depends on the source.
	*<font color="red">'''RED'''</font> outlines mark a scripted object.		*<font color="red">'''RED'''</font> outlines mark a scripted object.
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	You have to mute it directly! As mentioned earlier in the article the "''mute object...''" by the Mute List will only turn off Chat/IM spam.		You have to mute it directly! As mentioned earlier in the article the "''mute object...''" by the Mute List will only turn off Chat/IM spam.

	So, why ~~do I teach~~ that? If you own, administer land or even a whole sim and there`s sound/particle spam attack, you`ll be able to detect the source, which is often well hidden.		So, why should you know that? If you own, administer land or even a whole sim and there`s sound/particle spam attack, you`ll be able to detect the source, which is often well hidden.
	And if you are able to detect the source, then you`re able to report the spammer, delete the object and put the owners name on the ban list (we will come to that).		And if you are able to detect the source, then you`re able to report the spammer, delete the object and put the owners name on the ban list (we will come to that).
	Under the bottom line: Beacons are a very good feature to detect invisible, tiny, "not-on-chat-appearing" objects which may annoy you.		Under the bottom line: Beacons are a very good feature to detect invisible, tiny, "not-on-chat-appearing" objects which may annoy you.


	=== Abuse Report ===		=== Abuse Report ===