Does anyone know if this is a spider..this ip comes to my site like 3 times a day ut never joins ?

RADB Whois query for 66.150.40.220


route: 66.150.32.0/20
descr: PNAP-PHI new ip block
origin: AS12178
mnt-by: INAP-MAINT-RADB
changed: charlesw@internap.com 20010807
source: RADB

route: 66.150.32.0/20
descr: PNAP-PHI new ip block
origin: AS12178
mnt-by: INAP-MAINT-MCI
changed: charlesw@internap.com 20010807
source: CW

Just check if the IP is requesting /robots.txt

If it is .. it sure is .. otherwise, it could be a lot of possible things.

how do you check to see what someone is requesting ?

Thanks

Look at your log files (a past-time of mine)... actually, I've found several bot like behaviours that I exclude from my reports when I'm able to (the problem is identifying the IPs and UserAgents to filter out, some bots look like real visitors but get through the site way too quickly to be human - even if they are using a highpowered computer and can have unlimited windows open...

Here is a list of bot like behaviours I've identified... part of my research into a guide on site statistics.

Bot like activity: - IPs that make
* Requests for the robots.txt file.
* Requests for several pages that are old or never existed.
* Requests for pages without supplying referrer or browser information.
* Requests pages but no supporting content such as images or style sheets.
* Requests pages at regular intervals.
* Requests for a large number of pages in a short time frame.
* Requests the same page but using several browser strings in a short time frame.
* Requests for all the internal links on a page in the order they appear in the source code.

Just remember that there are instances when a real visitor can show some of these traits, but most typical visitors don't.

HTH... perhaps I should work a bit more on this guide now... but its just one of my ongoing projects...

noone really cares... ok????

DC, I know you are young, and that you may not care about Altonposts problem (hey thats up to you!) - but I think you are totally out of order with that comment!

Just because you don't care doesn't mean you can speak for the rest of us!

If you've nothing constructive to say, then please do not say it at all! A lot of your posts recently have been needless comments or afterthoughts, and frankly I get the impression you are posting just to boost your post count!

well i'm sorry!!!

-DC-

Did you really expect to become a mod with an attitude like that?

It's Quality not quantity of posts that gets you respect around.

We have had problems with you in the past (disorder)

Don't take it personal but of your 90 posts only a couple have any real value. Your site reviews are one liners that don't tell people how or why you don't like them (except for maybe get rid of the popups).

This is a FINAL warning. Do not post unless you have something useful to contribute for our members. I understand that you are much younger than most others here and maybe that is the problem. But I just don't think this forum is a good fit for you. I have had members complain about your posts.

Again, sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Last warning or you will be removed as a member.

Hey..thanks alot...I figured it out through the log files...just FYI it was a site that I submitted too that runs checks on your computer every hour....very annoying kinda like that Dc...lol...just kidding had to get one in on him.

Thanks again

Alton

honestly, i am really never nice unless i hold authority but i'll try....(to be nice)

To earn respect, you must show respect. A leopard can't change it's spots...

but a leparpod can take down another animal ez...
thats why I cahllange anyone here to a design contest!!!

But an Admin can BAN any member in a matter of seconds
Relax and think before you post.

How about a spelling contest instead?

I know that was rude, but hey, I'm the owner

He asks for a contest in the graphics and logos forum.
You can reply to his post there. Who knows, maybe he will help you. It would probably actually be best in the "Lets Barter" forum. Give as many details as possible (to what you want).

Sorry Cheif, I must have been in the process of moving the topic into it's own thread when you replied... so it looks a little out of place... perhaps you want to move replies to the design contest to the new thread I created?