<SNIP> "They switched away from the old dynamic IP system some time last year." </SNIP>
The problem I have found here is that the IP address that AOL assigns is the IP of the proxy server. This means many uses appear to come from the proxy server's IP when they surf. This is bad because when an AOL user abuses your web site (happens all the time with AOL kiddies) and you are forced block the IP, you end up blocking large groups of AOL users. On some of my sites, that is exactly what I do. When AOL users get my "you are banned" message and complain, I send then a form letter explaining that AOL's caching servers are to blame, and that they should either complain to AOL or find a new ISP. While there is no foolproof method for restricting web access, the best method for me has been blocking IPs. Hope that helps. John McKown Delaware.Net, Inc. ______________________________________________________________________ This list and all House of Fusion resources hosted by CFHosting.com. The place for dependable ColdFusion Hosting. FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
