Getting values from user, such as IP-adress....

[Anon]

Hi!

I want to make a log in my database, covering all possible user statistics, for later display in graphs and so on.

I know there are services for this, but I want to store the values in my db.

Also, I've learned it's a good thing to store Ip-adresses when user signs up for accounts of different sorts, to track persons who try to make life bad for others by signing them up.

So that's what I want. How do I get those values? (have checked CorePHP, cant find a functions returning these values)

[Anon]

$REMOTE_ADDR will get you the client's IP address.
However, you should be cautious about assuming any
direct correspondence between IP addresses and
users, unless you want to create a Vixie-style black
hole (e.g. blame everyone at aol.com for the actions
of one person there.)

[Anon]

You mean like "banning" actions and so? I see your point, yes. 🙂

But manily it would be to track down the user by contacting the ISP that provided that IPadress at that time it was recorded. With those facts you should be able to track down an individual, no?

Well, it's mostly going to be a kind of "scare" method; "big brother sees you, so be kind to your fellow man" kind of deal.. 🙂

Thanks for the help!