View Messages without Logging In?

MaxSupernova · February 2nd, 2015, 10:30 AM

If I start RealmWorks and don't log in, but click the Messages tab, I can read all of the messages that are there.

Is this intended? Players could read GM messages from other players without having to authenticate, as one possible downside.

I'd expect that login would be required before ANYTHING for the account is displayed. No?

Farling · February 2nd, 2015, 10:36 AM

I would assume that these messages are only the messages which you've already downloaded from the server (when you were last logged on). I don't think there is any security issue here.

MaxSupernova · February 2nd, 2015, 10:51 AM

All of the messages you've downloaded from the server being visible without logging in isn't a security issue?

AEIOU · February 2nd, 2015, 11:09 AM

Login is only needed for connecting to the cloud for downloads, no? You can access all the realm info on a computer is totally accessible without inputting a password so why not messages too?

If security is really a concern, make sure to log out of your computer when you step away. That seems to be more convenient than deleting all local realm data when you step away and then resynching when you come back which is the other alternative.

MaxSupernova · February 2nd, 2015, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AEIOU

Login is only needed for connecting to the cloud for downloads, no? You can access all the realm info on a computer is totally accessible without inputting a password so why not messages too?

And THERE is the thing that I was missing. I knew there was something simple I hadn't considered.

Of course. Viewing the entire realm offline makes message reading kind of moot.

Nevermind!

Parody · 02:23 PM

Heh. Never used a standard email application, Max? ;)

(Thinking more, I probably have email older than some users of Realm Works. I feel old. :(

MaxSupernova · February 3rd, 2015, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Parody

Heh. Never used a standard email application, Max? ;)
(

Everything from PINE on up. I'm older than I want to admit.

Just stupid sometimes... :-P

AEIOU · February 3rd, 2015, 07:03 AM

Sometimes, we just need to step back for a second to see the trees in the forest.

MaxSupernova Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 411 February 2nd, 2015, 10:30 AM	If I start RealmWorks and don't log in, but click the Messages tab, I can read all of the messages that are there. Is this intended? Players could read GM messages from other players without having to authenticate, as one possible downside. I'd expect that login would be required before ANYTHING for the account is displayed. No?
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Farling Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Greater London, UK Posts: 2,623 February 2nd, 2015, 10:36 AM	I would assume that these messages are only the messages which you've already downloaded from the server (when you were last logged on). I don't think there is any security issue here.
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Parody Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 1,516 February 2nd, 2015, 02:05 PM	Heh. Never used a standard email application, Max? ;) (Thinking more, I probably have email older than some users of Realm Works. I feel old. :( Michael Miller ESG Labs - Realm Works Locations App - Convention Events Last edited by Parody; February 2nd, 2015 at 02:23 PM.
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AEIOU Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,147 February 3rd, 2015, 07:03 AM	Sometimes, we just need to step back for a second to see the trees in the forest.
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