Why is runescape community the way it is?

[BlueLancer]

Unlike some overly strict fansites, tip.it DOES allow links to proven safe downloads, like Firefox or mIRC, given that obviously the link is real and unaltered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some people just don't have common sense. Just from the layout of a site, you can most of the time decide if it's safe or not.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Look at what the file does.

 

 

 

2. Compare it to the file size.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Does a "full satellite over the space" program 'weight' 45kb on your hard-drive and is on a free domain? Keylogger.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is it also listed on "google Earth", is a 12mbyte installer, made by a company that is listed in the stock exchange? Safe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And if you're very skeptical, always scan the exe file before opening it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When I DL something from a tip.it user who has, say, 2000 posts and has been posting for over 4 years, why do I trust him? Because he has nothing to gain by being labeled a scammer all over the RS community forums, losing posting priviledges and, since his username is known, possibly risk his account as well (not to mention I don't even play RS anymore).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So far I've never even had a keylogger on any computers I've owned. Please use common sense while downloading files, don't just blindly follow "security guidelines", use your brains and knowledge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Most antivirus programs today will tell you anyways if a program is recording keystrokes, and eliminate it.

[Prankster_King]

It is true that Jagex has pushed Runescape Users into such fear of downloading programs of any sort. Personally, I think they are overdoing it a bit. It is, after all, only a game... It's not like your having your Real Life bank account hacked. But anyways- I feel sorry for your position. I know that has a programmer, you want your games tested and feedback. I personally love testing new games, and giving feedback to the owners. I find it enjoyable to see what other people have come up with. : Someday I hope to make my own mini games for other people to enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I reccomend joining a smaller community clan, where you can really get to know the other people there. Once you get to trusting each other, I'm sure they will be happy to try out your games and such. Granted, not even I would download something from a random person off the street. It's not just the Runescape hackers that I'm worried about, it's the real viruses scattered out there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Try looking for a community clan to join? I'm sure if you posted an ad out there, someone will come along with just the right community clan. ;)