Posted by topdogggbm on 11/17/2017 4:44:00 PM (view original):
I haven't done enough research to understand how someone could get caught doing this intentionally tho. Can someone fill me in? Cuz I believe that if someone is "trying" to cheat in this manner, then they would definitely go to great lengths to cover their tracks. Like with me being at Slippery Rock (PA), I would think I could easily create a new user name, NetTwicks123, set up a separate email account, and use my rich uncle's credit card to pay. And then get hired on at Penn State and cheat endlessly for whatever benefits this topic affects. So other than the fact that I'm a jerk, low life scum for cheating others and myself out of dignity in this world (scheming on a fake internet game, "c'mon man!"), how could I really ever be caught? I'm always confused about that when I read the threads about this topic.
The main way is when people are dumb ***** and they accidentally post under their secret name, thereby exposing themselves.
CoachSpud always talked about his other IDs but refused to reveal them. Then he accidentally posted under his l8r20 name. He tried to delete it but someone noticed it and quoted it. He tried to then say his account was hacked. The dude still denies it to this day.
I've heard of some other people accidentally posting on the conference chat and since those posts can't be deleted, it's pretty easy to catch.
But yeah, this is why I say all Alt IDs need to be linked together. Unless you're a dumbass like a Spud, it's pretty easy to get away with.