Are there more script errors with one OS than another.

On 24/04/2017 19:23, Char Jackson wrote:
On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:56:36 +0100, "David B."
wrote:

On 24/04/2017 06:12, Char Jackson wrote:
On Sun, 23 Apr 2017 18:04:26 +0100, "David B."
wrote:

On 23/04/2017 17:19, Char Jackson wrote:
On Sun, 23 Apr 2017 09:24:22 +0100, "David B."
wrote:

I've managed (I think) to put some JS into a readable form now. I'd be
grateful if you'd glance through the code and let me know if you see
ANYTHING which seems 'out of place' as it were. TIA

"Out of place"? In other words, anything that gives you a hinky.

Can you, WILL YOU, explain, please, why that server is based in Amsterdam?

What possible difference could it make to you where the server is based?

Is there something about Amsterdam that gives you a hinky?

No.

Yesterday, when I checked the 'Answers' site with Wikiguard, I was
advised that the server is in Amsterdam. I took a screenshot:-

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dg5c307pcg...m%21.tiff?dl=0

Today, I'm told the server is in Cambridge, USA and with a different IP
address.

That's one of the benefits of DNS. For humans, it's generally easier to
remember names of resources, rather than their IP addresses, but the
Internet only uses IP addresses, so DNS maps those names to their IPs.
There's nothing saying that this has to be a 1:1 mapping, and in fact
for very many sites, it's not. A single resource name can map to any
number of IP addresses, where those IP addresses can refer to physical
servers (actually, load balancers or firewalls, almost never the actual
servers), and those destinations can be in different data centers and/or
different geographic areas. Sometimes, those different datacenters can
be across town, but they can just as easily be halfway around the world.

Not only that, but DNS can be configured to return the entire list of
IPs in a static order, the entire list in random order, or a subset of
the entire list that depends on other factors, such as the geo region
where the request came from, to give a few examples.

If I do a dig on www.answers.microsoft.com, I get the following output:

### START ###

# dig @8.8.8.8 www.answers.microsoft.com

; DiG 9.9.9-P3 @8.8.8.8 www.answers.microsoft.com
; (1 server found)
;; global options: +cmd
;; Got answer:
;; -HEADER- opcode: QUERY, status: NOERROR, id: 38936
;; flags: qr rd ra; QUERY: 1, ANSWER: 5, AUTHORITY: 0, ADDITIONAL: 1

;; OPT PSEUDOSECTION:
; EDNS: version: 0, flags:; udp: 512
;; QUESTION SECTION:
;www.answers.microsoft.com. IN A

;; ANSWER SECTION:
www.answers.microsoft.com. 1352 IN A 23.101.184.206
www.answers.microsoft.com. 1352 IN A 191.237.78.58
www.answers.microsoft.com. 1352 IN A 191.235.218.166
www.answers.microsoft.com. 1352 IN A 104.40.191.237
www.answers.microsoft.com. 1352 IN A 104.43.142.34

;; Query time: 28 msec
;; SERVER: 8.8.8.8#53(8.8.8.8)
;; WHEN: Mon Apr 24 10:41:46 CDT 2017
;; MSG SIZE rcvd: 134

### END ###

If I repeat the query, I get the same list each time, but in random
order. Then, if I do a geo lookup on each of those IPs, I get the
following:

# geoip_lookup 191.237.78.58
country_code = US
country_name = United States
region_name = Virginia
continent_code = NA

# geoip_lookup 191.235.218.166
country_code = IE
country_name = Ireland
region_name = Dublin
continent_code = EU

# geoip_lookup 104.40.191.237
country_code = NL
country_name = Netherlands
region_name = Noord-Holland
continent_code = EU

# geoip_lookup 104.43.142.34
country_code = US
country_name = United States
region_name = Iowa
continent_code = NA

# geoip_lookup 23.101.184.206
country_code = US
country_name = United States
region_name = Texas
continent_code = NA

Oh, look, they have locations in different countries. That shouldn't be
a surprise, though. That should be fully expected. It's called geo
redundancy and it's extremely common.

Thank you for taking so much time and trouble to review matters. I *DO*
endeavour to learn from this - I've been trying to absorb what I have
read he-

http://www.thegeekstuff.com/2012/02/...mmand-examples

I've also seen this error message:-

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9v0dv2znfu...main.tiff?dl=0

I never heard of WikiGuard and can't be bothered to see what they're up
to.

You've done enough already. There's no need for you to learn from me!

I'd like to better understand what *I* perceive as anomalies. I'd be
most interested to learn what other folk may think.

Where are the anomalies? I don't see them.

From what you have seen, you cannot appreciate that the 'command and
control' of the Answers server is totally separated from the rest of
Microsoft.

Anyway, does that help [....] at all?

ALL knowledge is helpful. Thank you.

--
"The important thing is not to stop questioning."
- Albert Einstein

David B. wrote:


From what you have seen, you cannot appreciate that the 'command and
control' of the Answers server is totally separated from the rest of
Microsoft.

So you think an MVP sits in Amsterdam, deleting your posts :-)

(Latest MVP to add to your picture collection on the dart board)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...Fr%C3%B6be.jpg

Comedy gold.

Let's get James Bond onto this. He will solve
this problem, by playing Baccarat in the casino.

Paul

On 25/04/2017 23:56, Paul wrote:
David B. wrote:


From what you have seen, you cannot appreciate that the 'command and
control' of the Answers server is totally separated from the rest of
Microsoft.

So you think an MVP sits in Amsterdam, deleting your posts :-)

No. That is NOT what I said.

I'm delighted that Char provided a technical explanation.

(Latest MVP to add to your picture collection on the dart board)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...Fr%C3%B6be.jpg


Comedy gold.

Let's get James Bond onto this. He will solve
this problem, by playing Baccarat in the casino.

Paul

I really don't mind you 'taking the ****' Paul! ;-)

However, when you've got over your giggles, perhaps you will explain why
THIS post was removed from Answers?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/rka080b6rw...rs.tiff?d l=0

Maybe YOU could go as far as ASKING a question on the Answers forum as
to WHY the post was removed. It surely doesn't contravene their 'Code of
Conduct' - does it?

--

My post to Rob was a deliberate 'set up', in case you were wondering.

If you refer to this LinkedIn profile you will plainly see that THIS Mr
Adare does NOT work for Microsoft: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauladare

Whatever YOU may think, *I* think there is a scam at work!

Be brave - TEST my theory!

--
Regards,
David B.

On Wed, 26 Apr 2017 13:18:43 +0100
"David B." wrote:

Be brave - TEST my theory!

Become a STALKER like me!

David B. wrote:

WHY the post was removed

Why do you always post off-topic material in the forums you visit ?

Paul

On 26/04/2017 13:39, burfordTjustice wrote:
On Wed, 26 Apr 2017 13:18:43 +0100
"David B." wrote:

Be brave - TEST my theory!

Become an investigator, like me!

Yeah! Right on, man! :-D

--
"Do something wonderful, people may imitate it." (Albert Schweitzer)

On Wed, 26 Apr 2017 13:18:43 +0100, "David B."
wrote:

However, when you've got over your giggles, perhaps you will explain why
THIS post was removed from Answers?

CUT_STALKING_LINK

Maybe YOU could go as far as ASKING a question on the Answers forum as
to WHY the post was removed. It surely doesn't contravene their 'Code of
Conduct' - does it?

Microsoft Answers is for technical questions related to MS
products. STALKING, asking personal questions or posting unrelated
links is a very JUST reason for BANNING a user. Which is WHY you were
BANNED over and over again.
Changing your nick to repeatedly login to a PRIVATE forum you
have been BANNED for is a criminal offense under British law.
Which M$ product were you enquiring about ?
Oh, wait, you use a MAC ... you had absolutely no on-topic
questions at all. You never did.
[]'s
PS Your post is OT in microsoft.public.windowsxp.general and
alt.comp.os.windows-10. I added alt.uk.law. At least STALKING and
abusing PRIVATE servers in on-topic there.
--
Don't be evil - Google 2004
We have a new policy - Google 2012

On Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:45:37 -0300
Shadow wrote:

Changing your nick to repeatedly login to a PRIVATE forum you
have been BANNED for is a criminal offense under British law.

then file a proper complaint or are you just another mouth running
coward?

On Wed, 26 Apr 2017 13:18:43 +0100, "David B."
wrote:

My post to Rob was a deliberate 'set up', in case you were wondering.

Whatever YOU may think, *I* think there is a scam at work!

Just come out of the closet and say it already. You smell a hinky!

On 26/04/2017 15:22, burfordTjustice wrote:
On Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:45:37 -0300
Shadow wrote:

Changing your nick to repeatedly login to a PRIVATE forum you
have been BANNED for is a criminal offense under British law.

then file a proper complaint or are you just another mouth running
coward?

He's all mouth!

AND also, for a start, he's WRONG! It's a PUBLIC, not private, service!

Here's the gen!
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...started?auth=1

Participating is easy and free

When you're ready to ask your own question, reply to someone else's, or
start a discussion, you'll need to sign-in to Microsoft Community.
Creating an account on Microsoft Community is free, easy, and a great
way to join a community of people who use the same products and services
that you do.

=

There's a long list of cookies which one receives just by visiting the
'answers' URL.

Few people even bother to check that!

--
"The important thing is not to stop questioning."
- Albert Einstein

On 4/26/2017 2:45 PM, Shadow wrote:
Which M$ product were you enquiring about ?

I've been using Microsoft Windows since Windows 3.1

Oh, wait, you use a MAC ... you had absolutely no on-topic
questions at all. You never did.

I'm NOT using my iMac now, am I?

PS Your post is OT in microsoft.public.windowsxp.general and
alt.comp.os.windows-10. I added alt.uk.law. At least STALKING and
abusing PRIVATE servers in on-topic there.

My posts may be made anywhere I choose in the Usenet.

Think about it! :-P

Ask '...winston' why *HE* has 11 live.com accounts.

Don't be shy! ;-)

--
David B.

On Wed, 26 Apr 2017 19:12:33 +0100, "David B."
wrote:

On 4/26/2017 2:45 PM, Shadow wrote:

Ask '...winston' why *HE* has 11 live.com accounts.

What's the nature of your question? To you, is 11 a low number or a high
number? What's the right number, in your opinion?

Secondarily, why is it any of your business?

On 26/04/2017 19:48, Char Jackson wrote:
On Wed, 26 Apr 2017 19:12:33 +0100, "David B."
wrote:

On 4/26/2017 2:45 PM, Shadow wrote:

Ask '...winston' why *HE* has 11 live.com accounts.

What's the nature of your question?

To seek the truth. Nothing more (or less).

To you, is 11 a low number or a high number?

A HIGH number!

What's the right number, in your opinion?

*ONE*. It says so he-

https://account.microsoft.com/account

"A - that's *ONE* - free Microsoft account gives you easy access to
*ALL* things digital."

Secondarily, why is it any of your business?

I swore allegiance to my queen and country. Maybe YOU have not noticed,
but SOME folk seek to harm us. :-(

--
"The important thing is not to stop questioning."
- Albert Einstein

On Wed, 26 Apr 2017 20:31:39 +0100
"David B." wrote:

On 26/04/2017 19:48, Char Jackson wrote:
On Wed, 26 Apr 2017 19:12:33 +0100, "David B."
wrote:

On 4/26/2017 2:45 PM, Shadow wrote:

Ask '...winston' why *HE* has 11 live.com accounts.

What's the nature of your question?

To seek the truth. Nothing more (or less).

To you, is 11 a low number or a high number?

A HIGH number!

What's the right number, in your opinion?

*ONE*. It says so he-

https://account.microsoft.com/account

"A - that's *ONE* - free Microsoft account gives you easy access to
*ALL* things digital."

Secondarily, why is it any of your business?

I swore allegiance to my queen and country. Maybe YOU have not
noticed, but SOME folk seek to harm us. :-(


Big ****ing whoop.
You failed out of flight school, "as a danger to himself and others"
Was forced out of the Nave early
Your "oath" is false and cheap
Now you are a cheap ass Stalker.

On Wed, 26 Apr 2017 20:31:39 +0100, "David B."
wrote:

On 26/04/2017 19:48, Char Jackson wrote:
On Wed, 26 Apr 2017 19:12:33 +0100, "David B."
wrote:

On 4/26/2017 2:45 PM, Shadow wrote:

Ask '...winston' why *HE* has 11 live.com accounts.

What's the nature of your question?

To seek the truth. Nothing more (or less).

To you, is 11 a low number or a high number?

A HIGH number!

What's the right number, in your opinion?

*ONE*.

Oops. Mental note: don't tell this guy how many accounts I have.
Hint: it ain't 'one'.

It says so he-

https://account.microsoft.com/account

"A - that's *ONE* - free Microsoft account gives you easy access to
*ALL* things digital."

I'm sorry, but I don't see anything on that page that says you're
limited to just one account. Can you point it out? Maybe it's buried
somewhere in their Terms and Conditions, so you might want to look
there.

The good news, I suppose, is that I clicked your link, something I'd
have never done if it was one of your well known stalking sites.

Secondarily, why is it any of your business?

I swore allegiance to my queen and country. Maybe YOU have not noticed,
but SOME folk seek to harm us. :-(

I assume you know how crazy that makes you look and you're OK with it.

Hey, is there still such a thing as Usenet Kook of the Month? Have you
won that award? Multiple times?