A possible new way to somewhat combat leaking

Discussion in 'Spigot Discussion' started by ALTNetwork, Apr 29, 2017.

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Is this a good idea?

  1. Yes

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  2. No

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  3. Possibly

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  1. ALTNetwork

    ALTNetwork

    This may be incredibly stupid, but maybe an option for plugin creators to only allow access to view like help on configurations/config setups and/or documentation of the plugin to individuals who have purchased the plugin (on the buyer list). Of course, yes this doesn't really "solve" leaking, since the plugin can be leaked. However, people who use leaks typically aren't the best when it comes to plugins and configs anyways (there is a small amount who do), and so they may be forced to buy the plugin they need in order to figure it out.

    Thoughts?
     
    #1 ALTNetwork, Apr 29, 2017
  3. trainphreak

    trainphreak

    The problem isn't the people who use leaked plugins; the problem is the people who leak plugins.

    If someone is able to leak a premium plugin, then they have bought it and would have access to the help that you're suggesting limiting access to. They'll just leak the config help along with the plugin.
     
    #2 trainphreak, Apr 30, 2017
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  5. ALTNetwork

    ALTNetwork

    Ah, you are correct.
    It is possible for Spigot to have a complex system to sort of limit that, basically in order to view the help, you must be logged into your spigot account and the help is a special css code that only works with spigot's XenForo. I don't think this would work though.
     
    #3 ALTNetwork, Apr 30, 2017
  7. Qwahchees

    Qwahchees

    Why not have a connection based to a MySQL server that verifies purchase ID codes or something?
     
    #4 Qwahchees, Apr 30, 2017
  9. AndGK

    AndGK

    Out of 10+ plugins I bought, I looked into all(except McMMO) configs and into all of the documentations to see if the plugin is worth it. I don't know what you are selling to me if you won't show me something useful but a description.
     
    #5 AndGK, Apr 30, 2017
  11. AndGK

    AndGK

    You can bypass it, and because it's java - you can easily decompile it.
     
    #6 AndGK, Apr 30, 2017
  13. Nighterance

    Nighterance

    I do not think that it is good way but you can leak your own plugin after some purchases, but include some backdoors, make some errors and change code to really bad. So people understand, that its better to purchase than use crappy plugin.
     
    #7 Nighterance, Apr 30, 2017
  15. AndGK

    AndGK

    The only thing they will understand that the plugin is shit and never would buy it.
     
    #8 AndGK, Apr 30, 2017
  17. Nighterance

    Nighterance

    Nah, if people are looking for leaked versions, they know they may not be like real one
     
    #9 Nighterance, Apr 30, 2017
  19. AndGK

    AndGK

    lol, sure bud.
     
    #10 AndGK, Apr 30, 2017
  21. ALTNetwork

    ALTNetwork

    @md_5 disallows that for plugins :/
    I would have to say they don't have the funds to purchase the real one. Even if they really like it, on a low budget, they may use leaked versions. However, some people test out leaks before buying the plugin as well. I guess my idea isn't going to work :/ but we could still chat about other ways to combat leaks.
     
    #11 ALTNetwork, Apr 30, 2017
  23. AndGK

    AndGK

    I actually tested out some leaks before buying some plugins (pls don't sue me). I bought spartan like that, and also stayed away from AnimatedNames.
     
    #12 AndGK, Apr 30, 2017
  25. ALTNetwork

    ALTNetwork

    I personally don't find anything wrong with that.
    If it is a plugin you are using on your server as an actual feature, I feel you should buy it.
    Anyways I would like to request a thread lock here since my ideas have too many flaws.
     
    #13 ALTNetwork, Apr 30, 2017
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