mithridates5 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I'm 17 and fixing to move out in May but my parents wont let me play RS anymore at home because they seem to think RS gives viruses can anyone argue that it doesn't and give supporting info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast647 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Rs doesn't give viruses lol Come to #tip-it on Swift IRC, if you're cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyw3000 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 why do they think rs gives viruses? but toast is correct anyhow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugmeat Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Although I agree with Toast you could try the Tech and Computers forum for a more detailed answer than "no it doesn't lol." ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesome400 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 you can't get viruses unless you download something O_o 1100 total achieved 03/02/09 880thousandth to reach it :P1200 total achieved 29/09/11 1.23millionth to reach it :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz_knight Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 you can't get viruses unless you download something O_o you download plenty when playing runescape... check your computer.. but no you do not get viruses from runescape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Fray Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 You are moving out at the age of 17? :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeltax Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 What are we at? 1Mil members? (no idea accually, just went by the amount of ppl listed for fletching.) 5£/5$ * 1'000'000 = alot of money, each month. Ergo, I don't think they would mess that up by trying to distribute some kind of virus. Remember, remember, the fifth of November... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPokemon Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 rs doesnt give viruses. supporting info: rs doesnt give viruses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1dhunter Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 you don't need to worry about viruses as long as your using an anti-virus tool which is up to date and your not downloading pornmovies ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sliferking1 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Lolz how well i know about the stuff the guy above me said lolz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compfreak847 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 It's a java file, not an executable. It's contained within the Java sandbox, so it couldn't really do much even if it was a virus. Drops: 1x Draconic Visage, 56x Abyssal Whip, 5x Demon Head, D Drops: 37, Barrows Drops: 43, DK Drops: 29GWD drops: 14,000x Bars, 1x Armadyl Hilt, 2x Armadyl Skirt, 4x Sara Sword, 1x Saradomin Hilt, 8x Bandos Hilt, 8x Bandos Platebody, 9x Bandos Tassets, 4x Bandos Boots, 43x Godsword Shard, 82x Dragon BootsDry streak records: Saradomin 412 kills Bandos 988 kills Spirit Mages 633 kills - Slayer Sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mithridates5 Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 To answer any questions the reason im leaving at 17 is im joining the Air Force. And to the person who said the thing about having over 1mil subscribers so there shouldn't be any viruses just look at myspace. I'm going to start playing RS and WOW again once i get stationed the only reason im asking these things is to prove to my parents their is no harm. Javascript is less likely to be altered than c++ which directly translates into binary but it is still possible if the person knows what type of command list they are using. With javascript, and even c++, commands can be modified to do different things and wont be the same for ever program. I don't think it is possible to get any lasting virus while playing the game but when loading the pages it could be possible. I haven't played in a long time but ill be back on soon if anyone wants to add me or check me out my username on RS is Mithridates5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauke Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Why do you parents even think RS causes viruses? I'm guessing they're just making it up. Perhaps they don't want you to play? Twitter ||| Google+ ||| Facebook ||| LinkedIn ||| My very interesting weblog about science Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compfreak847 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 To answer any questions the reason im leaving at 17 is im joining the Air Force. And to the person who said the thing about having over 1mil subscribers so there shouldn't be any viruses just look at myspace. I'm going to start playing RS and WOW again once i get stationed the only reason im asking these things is to prove to my parents their is no harm. Javascript is less likely to be altered than c++ which directly translates into binary but it is still possible if the person knows what type of command list they are using. With javascript, and even c++, commands can be modified to do different things and wont be the same for ever program. I don't think it is possible to get any lasting virus while playing the game but when loading the pages it could be possible. I haven't played in a long time but ill be back on soon if anyone wants to add me or check me out my username on RS is Mithridates5 :roll: Ok, look. First off: #1, the game isn't written in Javascript #2, there's this wonderful thing called a 'sandbox' that allows JAR files to be executed without being able to affect anything outside of what they are allowed to (http://java.sun.com/javase/technologies/security/) #3, how on earth would the 'magic code' for 'injecting' a virus while the game is loading work? Drops: 1x Draconic Visage, 56x Abyssal Whip, 5x Demon Head, D Drops: 37, Barrows Drops: 43, DK Drops: 29GWD drops: 14,000x Bars, 1x Armadyl Hilt, 2x Armadyl Skirt, 4x Sara Sword, 1x Saradomin Hilt, 8x Bandos Hilt, 8x Bandos Platebody, 9x Bandos Tassets, 4x Bandos Boots, 43x Godsword Shard, 82x Dragon BootsDry streak records: Saradomin 412 kills Bandos 988 kills Spirit Mages 633 kills - Slayer Sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abc1230 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I actually got AIDS from playing runescape. Thank them for saving your life. on topic: Tell them to learn how to use a keyboard before they end your rs career. Tell them to check out the Jagex website if they aren't complete idiots. Personally I'd shoot myself if I were related to someone so stupid. I feel ya man YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilling0wn Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I actually got AIDS from playing runescape. Thank them for saving your life. on topic: Tell them to learn how to use a keyboard before they end your rs career. Tell them to check out the Jagex website if they aren't complete idiots. Personally I'd shoot myself if I were related to someone so stupid. I feel ya man Now thats not even funny. Mocking on someones parents... Your obviously the idiot. I know the deal, My mom was unsure on rs, Because she payed for my membership and thought it might be a scam of some sort. But after a while she realised it was no scam. And the AIDS part? I saw this movie, Dont [bleep] with AIDS. :wall: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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