New Years Resolution -- More Spam?

[Max]

Originally Posted by Anoree

We have a thing where you need to read scrambled letters to register already, so I doubt that would be an efficient way to block the spammers. And about 10% of the spamming posts are put into existing threads, so that won't catch all spams anyway. The spammers would just quit creating new threads and flood our existing threads all the more.

Blocking some spam is better than blocking no spam, but I guess it's easier to clean up if it is just in a thread.

[Max]

They may already have several sockpuppet accounts already set up. Note how many accounts there are on the forum.

[WhyYou]

Originally Posted by Max

They may already have several sockpuppet accounts already set up. Note how many accounts there are on the forum.

The majority of the spammers show join dates very close to, or on the same days as, the spam that they posted.

[Max]

I've noticed that the spam rate has dropped, however, my computer logs me out quite frequently. What's going on here.

[WhyYou]

Originally Posted by Max

I've noticed that the spam rate has dropped, however, my computer logs me out quite frequently. What's going on here.

The spam rate has dropped because we have banned a lot of IPs as well as having several "instant kill" IPs listed.

I have no idea why your computer logs you out.

[WhyYou]

We now have moderation controls working. There will be little to no spam posted on the message board from now on. Some of the controls may seem like an inconvenience to new members, however after all the spam mess that we have experienced a little inconvenience is worth it.

[Max]

Originally Posted by WhyYou

We now have moderation controls working. There will be little to no spam posted on the message board from now on. Some of the controls may seem like an inconvenience to new members, however after all the spam mess that we have experienced a little inconvenience is worth it.

Agreed. It's a shame we have to bother new members, but it is worth it without a doubt. Little to no spam seen.