Very flimsy proof though, isn't it?
We are at:
- Reasonable (articulable) suspicion: You have a suspicion which can be clearly explained in reasonable terms. More than a mere hunch; much more than a guess. But still no more than a suspicion.
- Probable cause: On the face of things (at first sight, prima facie), the accused probably did it.
- Preponderance of the evidence: Evidence of guilt outweighs evidence of innocence. Implemented via those balance scales you see carved into statues of blindfolded ladies. Note: This requires reasonable thoroughness in loading both sides of the scale, not just stuffing one side and jumping to a conclusion.
- Clear and convincing evidence: Evidence of guilt is strong. Evidence of innocence is weak or nonexistent.
- Moral certainty, beyond a reasonable doubt: The only way he didnt do it is if space aliens did it instead.
How did the "hacker" use the account unnoticed while the OP was still posting? Over the course of a week.
How would you notice this without checking your merit points? You wouldn't.
It's just hard to believe that someone got access to the account and SLOWLY spent all merits without changing the password. I think we're far from probable cause. Even if there was a hack it's still no more than a suspicion that those accounts MIGHT be alts.
If I send merits to Lauda and Quickseller and claim I was hacked... that would make you two alts of each other.
Not necessarily.
Already done. Well, except the hacking part but I can claim that later once I tie more "alts" together with my merits. Sounds exactly like the OP's story I think.
This needs more evidence I think.
Sure, and/or xandry needs to get fired and the Russian section killed. Simpler solution.
Please don't. There is some great entertainment in the Russian section.