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z4955
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is there any way for someone to put an ip trace on you from a yahoo chat room i.e. public game chat room?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the feasibility of tracing an IP address from a Yahoo chat room, particularly in the context of public game chat rooms. Participants explore the implications of IP tracing, privacy concerns, and technical methods related to IP addresses.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant questions whether it is possible for someone to trace an IP address from a Yahoo chat room.
- Another participant suggests it is unlikely to trace an IP without hacking into Yahoo, as their servers strip out such information.
- Concerns are raised about threats made to trace an IP address, indicating a level of anxiety among users regarding privacy.
- Participants discuss the potential motivations for tracing an IP address, such as locating someone geographically.
- There is a mention that while IP addresses can reveal a general location, they typically do not pinpoint an exact address.
- One participant notes that sending an email could expose an IP address, but emphasizes that without email or messenger, tracing is unlikely.
- Technical details are provided about using anonymizers to obscure sender information in emails.
- Participants discuss methods to check one's own IP routing, including using tools like tracert and specific applications.
- There is a suggestion that direct connections during chat (e.g., file transfers) could potentially reveal IP addresses.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that tracing an IP address from a Yahoo chat room is unlikely without specific conditions being met, such as direct connections. However, there are varying opinions on the effectiveness of different methods and the implications of IP tracing.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include the lack of consensus on the effectiveness of various methods for tracing IP addresses and the dependence on specific circumstances, such as the type of internet connection used.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals concerned about online privacy, those interested in technical aspects of IP tracing, and users of chat platforms may find this discussion relevant.
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chroot
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Very unlikely without hacking into Yahoo. Their servers are going to strip out that kind of information when relaying your messages to other people.
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- #3
z4955
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that's good to know since someone threatened to do an ip trace on someone I know and was concerned
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chroot
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What are they going to do with an IP address anyway? 
Script kiddies...
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Script kiddies...- Warren
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z4955
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they want to find out where we are located
- #6
z4955
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I know they can get your ip from email but if you don't email or use messenger there is no way they can get your ip?
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chroot
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It's possible to locate you with a fairly specific location (say, a city) by IP, but not down to an individual house or anything.
You could also just send your email through an anonymizer.
- Warren
You could also just send your email through an anonymizer.
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z4955
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what is an anonymizer and how do you use it?
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chroot
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It's a public mail server that strips off the information relevant to the sender before passing it on. Do your own googling.
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z4955
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thx.. thinking maybe the ip trace thing was just a bluff then
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graphic7
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Unless you live in a large city, chances are your IP is going to route to the nearest largest city. This is usually the case with dialup internet access, and sometimes Cable. DSL is more localized.
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Goalie_Ca
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try doing a tracert on yourself and see where the packets all get routed.
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Try this applet http://www.visualroute.pl
By the way, if you somehow "directly connect" to someone you are chatting with, you might be able to see their IP address if you do a "netstat -a" in a shell.
By the way, if you somehow "directly connect" to someone you are chatting with, you might be able to see their IP address if you do a "netstat -a" in a shell.
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gazzo
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^^ eg, file transfer
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