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Darkesia

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    Darkesia got a reaction from HyFy in There should be some topic here for random posting.   
    Here it is!
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    Darkesia got a reaction from United Adaikes in There should be some topic here for random posting.   
    Here it is!
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    Darkesia reacted to Westwind in Admin Advisory on Account Security   
    Greetings!
    Yesterday, three member accounts were hit by a hacking attempt. The attempt failed, as the forum temporarily locked the accounts to prevent further attempts.  The attacker tried one account, then a second, and then the third.
    The source of the attack is from the USA, and the source has now been blocked. Of course, the attacker could change IP's and repeat the attack. Two of the three accounts have been targeted previously, leading to the possibility of a repeat attacker.
    I want all of our members to know that additional account security is available to you. You can enable 2-factor authentication for your account if you would like, using Google Authenticator.
    Go to:
    https://www.westpacific.org/forums/index.php?/settings/account-security/

    Once you've selected 'Enable' you will get this screen:

     
    Once you have Google Authenticator installed on your phone, you can scan the QR code and enter the code it gives you in the 'Verify Code' box.
    Your security setting will then show that it's enabled, and you will need to enter your Authenticator code as well as your password each time you login:

    And you can select 'Disable this method' to discontinue use of Authenticator.
     
    - Westwind, TWP Administration
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    Darkesia got a reaction from Fujai in Admin Requests Part Quatre   
    Added Newspaper mask for ALON. 
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    Darkesia reacted to Westwind in Random Poll #11   
    Kids 'round this part of the country won't shovel snow, won't mow lawns. They refuse then complain they have no money. *rollseyes*
    My basement was flooded by the snow when I lived in Wichita. Then flooded again when the pipes broke from freezing.  The house was also burgled there after a snowstorm - they left footprints in the snow, the cops refused to investigate.  (Yes, Wichita sucks. They also closed the parks with a permanent 7pm curfew and banned outdoor concerts. You could only buy 3.2% beer, and had to be a 'member' to go to a bar. The radio stations were all Country music except for one with Classical music.) 
    Westwind has a difficult time choosing. After a decade in the land of nine months straight of rain, and two decades of nine months straight of snow......ugh. Might be time I moved to the desert.
    BUT.....if it's a 'Dark and Stormy Night', wouldn't the snow brighten things up so it wouldn't be dark?
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    Darkesia got a reaction from Westwind in Random Poll #11   
    Snow doesn't flood the basement and I can hire a neighbor kid to plow, snowblow, shovel the snow.  Rain just makes stuff mold.
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    Darkesia reacted to Winnipeg in Random Poll #11   
    Well, for those that love it here is what's outside my house right now...you're welcome to come shovel it for me. :p -19°C currently.
    Forecast is calling for an increase to -1°C today followed by another dump of snow tonight.

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    Darkesia got a reaction from Jay in Name change request   
    Weird request coming from someone who joined in 2017 and only now posted for the first time.  
    Done 
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    Darkesia got a reaction from Av Libertas Vindex in Can I quote you   
    Edith Wharton: "There are two ways of spreading light, to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it"
    My favorite 
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    Darkesia got a reaction from Mia in Admin Requests Part Quatre   
    All set.
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    Darkesia got a reaction from HyFy in Admin Requests Part Quatre   
    Done
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    Darkesia got a reaction from Mia in Admin Requests Part Quatre   
    Done
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    Darkesia got a reaction from Qaweritoyu in Name change request   
    Done
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    Darkesia reacted to Eli in WFH   
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    Darkesia reacted to Eli in WFH   
    has changed my to wearing tshirts of all things

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    Darkesia reacted to Eli in Random Poll #9   
    I'm a morning person if you consider getting up at 330-4am daily and going to sleep at 8-830pm a morning person.
     
    I don't do overnight software upgrades anymore and my body is slowly adjusting to not getting up at 1130pm, before long I'll be up at 5am like some slacker....
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    Darkesia got a reaction from Zoran in Can I quote you   
    Edith Wharton: "There are two ways of spreading light, to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it"
    My favorite 
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    Darkesia got a reaction from Mia in Can I quote you   
    Edith Wharton: "There are two ways of spreading light, to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it"
    My favorite 
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    Darkesia reacted to Eli in Admin Requests Part Quatre   
    I changed both to Hall of Natons, Members only
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    Darkesia got a reaction from Papercuts and Skittles in The Personalities of TWP   
    INTJ-A
    Architect
    I feel so different than when I took this the first time, 20 years ago.  Yet I still get the same answer. How terribly stagnant of me.
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    Darkesia got a reaction from Mia in The Personalities of TWP   
    INTJ-A
    Architect
    I feel so different than when I took this the first time, 20 years ago.  Yet I still get the same answer. How terribly stagnant of me.
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    Darkesia got a reaction from the Citizens of Victoria in The Personalities of TWP   
    INTJ-A
    Architect
    I feel so different than when I took this the first time, 20 years ago.  Yet I still get the same answer. How terribly stagnant of me.
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    Darkesia got a reaction from Clarkov in Bingsearching banned   
    Bingsearching and his associated account has been banned for attempting to evade a discord ban by creating a persona on the forum and applying for citizenship with that second account.
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    Darkesia reacted to Indycar Racing in Greetings TWP!   
    International Racing? That was me, I think that was the only place where I went by International Racing. Incidentally, I moved International Racing to The New Meritocracy.
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    Darkesia got a reaction from Mia in Greetings TWP!   
    Indy, it is so good to see you back with us!  I hope your visit becomes permanent residence.  If not, I hope we can offer some distraction from pesky RL.
    Welcome back!
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