I Could Do Nothing But Watch as My Sister's Life Was Ruined

[sonofchrysalis3 3,719]

I go to Canterlot every Saturday to visit Mom and Aunt Luna.  While I’m there, I don’t play Tanki.  I don’t even use a computer.  Such activities defeat the point of my visiting them.

 

Last Saturday, however, they had some royal business to attend to, so Mom suggested I tank while they were busy.  I logged into my account on Luna’s computer and selected a Brest DM, already occupied by two other players.

 

I dropped in with my M1 Hornet Vulcan and drove to the top of a fort to espy them from afar.

 

They were sitting side-by-side on top of the other fort, staring out over the battlefield.  Neither one budged.  I paused and watched, befuddled by this very un-Deathmatch-like behavior.

 

A message popped up in the chat box: “I can give you free crystals.”

 

“Really?” chatted the other tanker.

 

“Yes, but you have to trust me.”

 

I was outraged.  Those imbeciles were denying me the pleasure of a firefight because they were breaking the rules!  I opened the chat box and said,

 

“Transferring game elements and/or account information is illegal and will result in a ban.”

 

They ignored me.  “I will let you use my credit card info...” said the first.

 

“Okay.”

 

“But I need your password and email.”

 

I typed furiously.  “YOU CAN’T TRADE ACCOUNT INFO OR YOU’LL BE BANNED.”

 

“Not if no one tells” said the second tanker.

 

“I’LL TELL!!!”

 

“Maybe we should find a different battle,” said the first, who promptly left.

 

The second tanker dropped out, leaving me alone on a fort with a sinking feeling that I just witnessed the first stage of an account theft.

 

I dropped out too, and found the two tankers in a different Brest DM.  I tried to join, but they had set the map to only allow two players.  So I went to an Island CP and played for about half an hour.

 

But my mind was not in Island.  I couldn’t get that scene in Brest out of my head.  Surely the tanker would realize that giving up his email and password would only lead to a stolen account!  The predator who was luring him never intended to let him use his credit card for free.  That’s ridiculous!

 

Surely the other tanker would see that.

 

I had driven off the edge of the island twice during this muse, and my teammates were getting mad at me.  I logged out and shut off the computer.

 

My hunger was getting a little painful, so I went to see if Celestia and Luna had returned yet.

 

I went into the livingroom to find my adopted little sister, Cirrus, crying her heart out in front of the fireplace.  Mom sat on the floor next to her, looking very sad.

 

“What’s wrong?!”  I tried not to sound panicked.

 

Cirrus tried to respond, but she was crying too hard.  She choked on her words and started coughing.  Celestia motioned for me to go out.

 

I had never seen my baby sister so upset.  I shut myself in my bedroom and started crying too, from worry if nothing else.

 

Luna came in a few minutes later and told me what happened.

 

Cirrus met a tanker at Brest DM who offered her free crystals.  He coaxed her account information out of her and used it to hack Mom’s PayPal account.

 

I felt sick to my stomach.

 

That poor tanker I saw just thirty minutes earlier was my baby sister!  And that reprobate had duped her into giving up her account.

 

The PayPal account was safe.  A simple pulse from Celestia’s horn crashed the crook’s computer and erased everything he had stolen.  But the real damage was done: Cirrus had lost her mother’s trust.

 

 

* * * * * * * *

 

 

About a year ago, we ponies were elated to discover another intelligent civilization in the universe.  We have enjoyed our time with you, and many of us have grown to trust you, including me.

 

But now you have lost my trust.

 

I am disgusted.  Is this really how you humans entertain yourselves?  By preying on the young and innocent?  Ponies who commit such a heinous act are banished from our world forever.

 

* To the tanker who hacked my baby sister’s account: You got off so, so easy.  Hurting my family is unforgivable.  Congratulations, you now have a horde of enemies for life.

 

* To all Tankionline players: beware of anyone offering you anything in exchange for your account info.  No matter how nice they may seem, they are out to get you.

 

* To Tankionline’s moderators: please stay vigilant in your daily fight against the monsters who only visit our site for nefarious purposes.  Thank you for all you do.

 

* To humanity: I hope you’re satisfied.  We have never meant you any ill.

 

And you repay us by ruining my sister’s life.

Edited January 29, 2016 by sonofchrysalis3

[DarkOperative 5,580]

Greatly, eloquently and beautifully written. Wow!  :o

 

A great message for such tankers out there. I hope some, if not all, would learn something out of this story. Truly touching to be honest. 

[Klankill804 753]

The way you make stories, that most tankers have seen, and the way you are capable of making those stories get stuck in a tanker's head, is incredible. I respect you, whoever you are

[SHOAIB.ZAFAR 402]

My comment is same as DarkOperative's. If you see anyone doing that (in battle or outside), just report it here: http://en.tankiforum.com/index.php?s=a73f13f1e9bda9137c52912898a0b590&showforum=159

[NaVi.markeloff 365]

Am i the only one who's lazy af to read diis..

[buddersword 26]

Good.....

[NaVi.markeloff 365]

lol i read it all, very nice!

[CTaen 214]

My comment is same as DarkOperative's. If you see anyone doing that (in battle or outside), just report it here: http://en.tankiforum.com/index.php?s=a73f13f1e9bda9137c52912898a0b590&showforum=159

Its too lazy for that....

 

Its not quick....the hacker would be done with seconds while the report is done in minute

[NaVi.markeloff 365]

I think you should apply for newspaper moderator..

[CTaen 214]

I am really sad to hear that :(

I hope you guys learn from this :(

[CTaen 214]

I think you should apply for newspaper moderator..

He has applied :)

[Shaloo7 1,216]

 

To those who think that the credit card stuff may seem too less, these are the vulnerabilities that lead to big disasters... big problems. A great message to everyone. Beautifully written.

[sonofchrysalis3 3,719]

Thank you Osama for your help.  I will use the screenshot in future.

 

And the player has been banned.  Mom destroyed his computer.

[sachet100 1,020]

Admins pls accept this guy as a Reporter.

GREAT writing skills... GOOD JOB mate. I really enjoyed reading this.

I don't usually read long paragraphs in Forum and even in Press i just write "Good Article" without reading anything :P

But this was really intense I just had to read it! I honestly enjoyed it :D

Edited July 8, 2015 by sachet100

[lordmostafa 3,821]

A great message sent to the Tankers in the most creative of ways, well done. I hope your sister is OK. :)

[sha77777_super 877]

Very heart-touching and informative message! I hope she is safe  :)

[Ambitious 2,084]

Just...I'm speechless. Sigh, I feel sad for your family. Stratus, you are gifted and truly special. The way you write your articles is just beautiful.

[dilsharox 2,395]

nice

[drazeruzumaki 5,021]

very true to those who try to transfer their acc's....this happens. and btw is this a true story???

coz im also speechless...i hope ur mother's pay pal acc is safe :)

[Mr.I3oSS 557]

Those writing skills,I'm speechless.

[LeIouch_Vi_Britannia 6,163]

Those writing skills,I'm speechless.

[TankDestroyer890 135]

That sucks :'(

[Relate 714]

Tl;dr

[Rayyan 3,415]

:( It is bad because u know the basic rules of game still..u give a acc. it happend to me, but just in time changed my email pass or my money was gone... i hate those ignorant people and the one who break the rules hope ur sis is safe...

[golden5648 1,686]

I feel really sad for your family. :( Your writing, and your trust! It's outstanding, gosh... I need to give you a +1