Forum :: Lounge :: Concept: Trusted Server Metrics

EOSERV takes player protection extremely seriously. As a matter of fact, in many instances it's become our number one priority, even over these forums. When a player joins the community of a private server, they have a right to know that their information is secure and their safety and security is not compromised, even when dealing with disputes. It is up to server administrators to ensure that they perform within all local and international laws and to ensure that any issues are handled in a professional manner.

Unfortunately I have to announce today that this has not been happening.

Although in recent months we have seen a return to relative peace within the EOSERV community, a small number of servers still fail to operate ethically toward their players, their staff and their fellow private servers. One particular server, having since removed themselves from the SLN, continues to raise concern with reports of blackmail, leaking of information and denial of service attacks to a number of individuals. None of them have come forward, but we know this is happening.

EOSERV itself has no official stance against or for its servers. It is down to the individuals that run it to make such judgements. Therefore i'm bringing this to the forum not as a representative for EOSERV, but as a representative for a small group of individuals that believe servers should be held accountable for their actions and face penalties accordingly for misconduct.

So, i'm introducing an idea here today, one that I like to call Trusted Server Metrics.

The idea is simple. Servers are reviewed by an independent adjudicator (someone unbiased and qualified to make such final decisions) and assessed for a number of key points. Compliance with these points ultimately decides their final score, which is compared against the results of all other servers. Here is such an example of an actual server we have already reviewed (click to zoom):

What this means for players is that they can log on to a server with a known bad history and be fully aware that their information, privacy or security may be compromised if they join it. As such, they can avoid joining these servers and seek alternatives. Server operators actually benefit from this as well, as higher performing servers are rewarded with first preference of selection when it comes time for new players to join.

The development of the first round of server metrics has already begun. This information is being provided to the community in advance to gather feedback and suggestions. Provided all is well, expect the first round of server reviews to go online within a few weeks, if not a few days.

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I support this idea. Bad servers deserve to be rated as such. +1

I think that would be a great idea. So you mean if there was a server that was viewed and it was reported bad, They wouldn't be able to make a server anymore or would just be reported as bad? If so I think that makes alot of sense and I would be all for it.

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It's meant to warn you of servers that are up to no good, ones that perform illegal acts such as server attacks, and ones that are at risk of allowing others to learn your personal information. Some servers do all of these.

shayne posted: (28th Mar 2011 09:29 pm)

I think that would be a great idea. So you mean if there was a server that was viewed and it was reported bad, They wouldn't be able to make a server anymore or would just be reported as bad? If so I think that makes alot of sense and I would be all for it.

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EOSERV.net Academy Of Trolls, Satirists & Sarcastics
5.5 Years Former Site Administrator / Moderation Team / Member (Retired)

Is there some specific reason why you haven't once thought to mention the persons name who's actually doing all the work or?? Last I heard you couldn't be bothered.

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Yeah, you should probably be giving someone some credit here.. o.o

It's a brilliant idea! I also think the reason sblord hasn't said who it doing anything is so they they don't get attacked in person. I'm sure keeping the person or company that hosts it a secret will hold its respect to this.

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I see your point. Well, it could well be another spartacus scenario.

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Not a bad idea at all, i support it(even though i never do anything involving games anymore).

I just hate to see that something like this has become required over silly little private servers.

I also hate seeing that people are blaming the eoserv folks for this whole eo "coming back" thing when you all are CLEARLY trying to SECURE things. But i can see why they'd be suspicious about  it being false. I personally think something strange is up(Not likely involving eoserv).

But anyways, this is great! Good job. *thumbs up*

Klutz posted: (29th Mar 2011 01:19 pm)

Is there some specific reason why you haven't once thought to mention the persons name who's actually doing all the work or?? Last I heard you couldn't be bothered.

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EOSERV.net Academy Of Trolls, Satirists & Sarcastics
5.5 Years Former Site Administrator / Moderation Team / Member (Retired)

I like the idea, I would help you too. I just want to review servers with >10 players average. Which other servers will think is unfair, but ah well.

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Actually, as a matter of fact, fuck it. I'll take this issue to EOSERV before I make any further decisions as to whether we'll be introducing or endorsing server metrics or not.

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EOSERV.net Academy Of Trolls, Satirists & Sarcastics
5.5 Years Former Site Administrator / Moderation Team / Member (Retired)