Yahoo Blocking Trillian & Other 3rd Party IM Apps - GoFuckYourself.com

KRL · 06-23-2004, 08:48 PM

Yahoo on Wednesday began blocking Cerulean Studios' Trillian software from communicating with its instant messaging service in its latest step to fence its popular client from third-party integrators.

Beginning at about 6 p.m. Wednesday, Yahoo changed its instant messaging language to prevent third-party services, such as Trillian, from accessing its service. Like previous statements, the company said the block is meant as a pre-emptive measure against spammers from its Yahoo Messenger service.

"Spammers are being aided by entities that are abusing our systems, where they effortlessly gain knowledge of pathways and back-alley access to send spam," Yahoo spokeswoman Mary Osako said.

Yahoo's actions against Trillian are not new. The company has blocked Trillian in the past, including a handful of times last fall. Cerulean countered by implementing a work-around that soon restored access to Yahoo Messenger. Microsoft in October also shut out Trillian, saying it would have to strike an access agreement with the software giant to gain access to its users.

This time, however, Yahoo said it will continue changing its protocols to prevent clients such as Trillian from finding new ways to incorporate Yahoo. Again, the measure was cited by Yahoo as a way to prevent IM spam.

Enrique · 06-23-2004, 08:50 PM

Senor KRL

Long time no speak . I miss you . Why you no call me Enrique? The worlds most downloaded latino?

KRL · 06-23-2004, 08:51 PM

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Originally posted by Enrique
Senor KRL

Long time no speak . I miss you . Why you no call me Enrique? The worlds most downloaded latino?

Te Amo Mi Amor

Enrique · 06-23-2004, 08:54 PM

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Originally posted by KRL
Te Amo Mi Amor

You be at Internext show? We go chasing some chickas?

gornyhuy · 06-23-2004, 09:00 PM

Sucks, but I don't blame them at all. If they were smart they would incorporate text ads into the IM stream periodically (like every 25 posts or something) and then encourage every third party on earth to use their protocol.

KRL · 06-23-2004, 09:01 PM

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Originally posted by Enrique

You be at Internext show? We go chasing some chickas?

Si Senor!

Enrique · 06-23-2004, 09:03 PM

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Originally posted by KRL
Si Senor!

That you Senor KRL? You have nice tattoo.

KRL · 06-23-2004, 09:06 PM

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Originally posted by Enrique
That you Senor KRL? You have nice tattoo.

Yeh right. LOL

I wish my body was that tight.

pornstar2pac · 06-23-2004, 09:06 PM

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Jace · 06-23-2004, 09:07 PM

who cares, yahoo sucks anyway...barely anyone uses it

on another note: nice suggestion on the ads thing, but make it coded so that only 3rd party apps get the ads....and let every program like trillian use your chat service, just with ads....fuckin A, what a nice money maker...great idea

06-23-2004, 08:48 PM	#1
KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	Yahoo Blocking Trillian & Other 3rd Party IM Apps Yahoo on Wednesday began blocking Cerulean Studios' Trillian software from communicating with its instant messaging service in its latest step to fence its popular client from third-party integrators. Beginning at about 6 p.m. Wednesday, Yahoo changed its instant messaging language to prevent third-party services, such as Trillian, from accessing its service. Like previous statements, the company said the block is meant as a pre-emptive measure against spammers from its Yahoo Messenger service. "Spammers are being aided by entities that are abusing our systems, where they effortlessly gain knowledge of pathways and back-alley access to send spam," Yahoo spokeswoman Mary Osako said. Yahoo's actions against Trillian are not new. The company has blocked Trillian in the past, including a handful of times last fall. Cerulean countered by implementing a work-around that soon restored access to Yahoo Messenger. Microsoft in October also shut out Trillian, saying it would have to strike an access agreement with the software giant to gain access to its users. This time, however, Yahoo said it will continue changing its protocols to prevent clients such as Trillian from finding new ways to incorporate Yahoo. Again, the measure was cited by Yahoo as a way to prevent IM spam. __________________ If you would like to develop your domains, you can lease inexpensive foreign labor from the leaders in the field at iWebmasters.com TO LOWER YOUR COSTS AND INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION! * * * * * * * * * * * * Domains Adult News KRL's Newsletter Biz Tips Just Listed Domains

06-23-2004, 08:50 PM	#2
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06-23-2004, 09:07 PM	#10
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	who cares, yahoo sucks anyway...barely anyone uses it on another note: nice suggestion on the ads thing, but make it coded so that only 3rd party apps get the ads....and let every program like trillian use your chat service, just with ads....fuckin A, what a nice money maker...great idea