If someone gains access your account and has done something, You are responsible for your account, and will face all blocks and consequences. The reason for this, is because we have no actual proof if you were hacked or not.
If someone gains access your account and has done something, You are responsible for your account, and will face all blocks and consequences, unless we can prove your account was compromised using CheckUser.
== Side note ==
The only way to not be affected by this policy is if another user proves that they were on your account.
== But wait! I was not at my computer when it happened! plz unblock!!! NOO! ==
We don't know that for sure.
== Passing this policy ==
If most of the admins agree that the user should NOT be blocked, this policy will not effect that user.
== Tips on keeping your account secure ==
== Tips on keeping your account secure ==
*Have numbers and letters in your password.
*Have numbers, letters, and symbols in your password.
*Make your password long.
*Make your password long.
*Do not make your username your password.
*Do not make your username your password.
*Do not ever give away your password, not even to an administrator.
*Do not ever give away your password, not even to an administrator. A staff member or administrator will '''never''' ask you for your password.
*Change your password every few weeks.
*Change your password every few weeks.
*Make sure your password is too hard for someone to guess, but easy for you to remember.
*Make sure your password is not easy enough to guess.
*Do not make your password have to do about something everyone knows about you.
*Do not make your password related something everyone knows about you. For example, sing something like your favorite sport as your password is not recommended.
*Don't worry about forgetting your password. As long as you have confirmed your email address, you can always reset your password.
== What happens if I follow the tips? ==
== What happens if I follow the tips? ==
Your account should be Secure. [[File:Padlock-red.svg|20px]]
Your account should be Secure. [[File:Padlock-red.svg|20px]]
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Latest revision as of 20:50, 22 February 2013
If someone gains access your account and has done something, You are responsible for your account, and will face all blocks and consequences, unless we can prove your account was compromised using CheckUser.
Tips on keeping your account secure
Have numbers, letters, and symbols in your password.
Make your password long.
Do not make your username your password.
Do not ever give away your password, not even to an administrator. A staff member or administrator will never ask you for your password.
Change your password every few weeks.
Make sure your password is not easy enough to guess.
Do not make your password related something everyone knows about you. For example, sing something like your favorite sport as your password is not recommended.
Don't worry about forgetting your password. As long as you have confirmed your email address, you can always reset your password.
