Author Topic: Re: Spam (Read 3483 times)

EarlBald · « **on:** January 26, 2014, 12:51:25 PM »

Hello, Moderators--there seem to be a couple of spammers that have slipped thru. This is not a complaint--I know that these things happen periodically, but they are still annoying at best and potentially harmful at worst. Perhaps institute, as suggested, a CAPTCHA test? Anyway, just wanted to bring it to your attention. Thanks, Earl.

Sir Harry · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2014, 04:06:40 PM »

Earl, I split your post and created a new topic to avoid the intended topic from going off track. Yes we have been getting some requests for membership from people who are spammers trying to create accounts and we usually reject their requests for approval...However this is not 100% foolproof, but we immediately ban those spammers who do get through and delete their posts. Us moderators don't have the power to stop them by blocking their IP's as that may ban an active member who is not a spammer. That said, if you see a post/topic that you think is offensive or spam, feel free to report it, and one of us will jump on it and take the necessary actions. Thanks again!

Harry

nuts · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2014, 04:24:36 PM »

Thanks for being so quick to delete the couple of obvious spammers recently.

Just like graffiti I can't understand the jollies such people get out of ruining other people's enjoyment.

Mikekoz13 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 27, 2014, 04:58:56 AM »

Guys.... harry explained it well.
We get literally dozens and dozens of these things a day. Recent months have been especially bad. We try to catch them all but some sneak thru occasionally.

As Harry said... if you see something that got thru send the Mods a notice immediately and we'll get rid of it.

warhawk · « **Reply #4 on:** January 27, 2014, 07:25:34 PM »

Hi Gents and Ladies: We as mods love this site very much and we encourage everyone to participate in all the discussions and to always report any spammers out there. Thank you all !!!

WARHAWK

Cave Dweller · « **Reply #5 on:** January 28, 2014, 12:39:03 PM »

Bravo Mods!

That was one quick resolution to a spamming troll's antics this afternoon.

Thank you, guys, for all your work.

warhawk · « **Reply #6 on:** January 28, 2014, 12:41:03 PM »

Quote from: Cave Dweller on January 28, 2014, 12:39:03 PM

Bravo Mods!

That was one quick resolution to a spamming troll's antics this afternoon.

Thank you, guys, for all your work.

@ CD: We thank you and the rest of the SBG forum for notifying us. If I am by a computer... I try my best to eliminate these trolls.

WARHAWK

Bald Guy · « **Reply #7 on:** January 28, 2014, 05:25:33 PM »

I've never been able to figure out what spammers are doing and hope to accomplish. Their posts all seem like gibberish to me.

Cave Dweller · « **Reply #8 on:** January 28, 2014, 05:32:57 PM »

Quote from: Bald Guy on January 28, 2014, 05:25:33 PM

Their posts all seem like gibberish to me.

I think you have figured out their purpose perfectly.