Re: possible AIM dos

[Matthew Sachs <matthewg () zevils com>]

On Tue, Oct 09, 2001 at 09:43:08PM +0000, Bryan wrote:
> You have to get an IM from a person in order for the warn button to allow
> you to press it.  However, is it possible to send a warning code via some
> program other than their software?  Is it possible to send warnings with a
> specially made program without needing messages from people first...

Nope, the restrictions are enforced at the protocol level.  That is,
the OSCAR servers won't let you warn people who haven't sent you IMs.

> just a thought.

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