Is Computer Crash Simulation Post A Virus?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the legitimacy of a post regarding a software that simulates car crashes on a computer, with concerns about whether it may be a virus or spam. Participants express caution and seek clarification on the nature of the post.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express caution about clicking on the link, suggesting it may be unsafe.
  • One participant asks for the location of the post to take action if necessary.
  • A participant notes the suspicious nature of the original post due to the lack of a link.
  • Another participant updates that the link provided leads to a legitimate commercial website, but expresses concern about the post being from a new user, labeling it as spam.
  • A later reply clarifies that the software is intended for simulating car crashes, not for crashing PCs.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express concern about the post's legitimacy and potential spam, but there is no consensus on the nature of the software until further clarification is provided.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes uncertainty regarding the original post's intent and the implications of the user's status as a newcomer to the forum.

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i haven't clicked on it.
better safe than sorry.:smile:
if it is somebody ought to remove it.

Have A Nice Day!
 
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average guy said:
i haven't clicked on it.
better safe than sorry.:smile:
if it is somebody ought to remove it.

Have A Nice Day!

Where is it? I'll remove it.
 


berkeman
here in this sub forum
i was asking if it IS a virus.
posters username is 'simulator'
thanks!

Have A Nice Day!
 
I see the thread:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=568403

But I don't see any link in it. Is there a link that I'm missing, or did the OP just forget to include a link? It's a suspicious first post, but without a link, it seems okay. I may delete it as a poorly-formed thread starter and ask the OP to try again...
 
Update -- I was PM'ed the link and it's a legit commercial website from the looks of it. But from a 1-post newbie to the PF, it's considered spam. I'm deleting the other thread.

Thanks for the heads-up.
 
Note: it was not a software to crash PC, but a software to simulate car crash on PC.
 

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