How about new users have to make 5-10 posts before they are allowed to start their own threads?
All of the spam threads are being started by users who have just signed up. If you force them to make comments in existing threads before they are able to make their own, might that reduce the amount of spam?
Also, the first 5-10 posts wouldn't have to be moderated. If someone starts posting spam in an existing thread I think they are much more likely to be reported by readers because people are already actively watching that thread.
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Just noticed progmac suggested the exact same thing - DOH!
Another thing, it would be great if you could reduce the time limit between reports.
It would help us speed up reporting multiple spam threads, especially the ones where the first post is spam (usually DVD rippers) and then there's one or more follow-up spams with garbage like "thanks for sharing your infos. very useful".
It appears Mydo has been banned... for that comment?
I was asking myself the same question.
Do permanent bans exist here? I once was on a board, where you could be banned for a limited amount of time like a week or month or life (maybe two, if you really were annoying).
Back on topic:
I detected less spammers in the last weeks. A month ago, there were multiple threads in multiple forums advertising the shit out of some phones or other technical equipment.
I don't know about the 5-10 posts until you can start a thread rule. A lot of people just register to ask one or two questions regarding a problem with their Mac by starting a new thread about it. Having this rule wouldn't hold back spammers, as they just spam some existing threads and then start their own, but would hold back new registrars that just want to have a problem solved.
Can this individual be removed from membership? I can't believe that I'm the only one bothered by him.
Since you included his username, I could ban him. I've gotten a lot of these as PMs, but the username that sent them often isn't included, so I don't know who to ban.
I have received these myself. He spoofs the URL to his shoes site so that it looks like an AI forum URL.
If you get any more, add the username and send it on to me.
Since you included his username, I could ban him. I've gotten a lot of these as PMs, but the username that sent them often isn't included, so I don't know who to ban.
I have received these myself. He spoofs the URL to his shoes site so that it looks like an AI forum URL.
If you get any more, add the username and send it on to me.
Hi Lundy, you may have noticed that AI is getting slammed with porn spam. Any way to implement a 'captcha' system for all posts? The spam posts are getting completely out of control. Thanks.
Hi Lundy, you may have noticed that AI is getting slammed with porn spam. Any way to implement a 'captcha' system for all posts? The spam posts are getting completely out of control. Thanks.
There is a very simple solution: moderation of all new users. The end.
Hi Lundy, you may have noticed that AI is getting slammed with porn spam. Any way to implement a 'captcha' system for all posts? The spam posts are getting completely out of control. Thanks.
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new users can post immediately but can only start a thread after 2 or 3 or 5 posts. maybe that would do it? thanks for your work on this mods
Of course, ignoring them is also an effective method if they get zero hits from their links from here
All of the spam threads are being started by users who have just signed up. If you force them to make comments in existing threads before they are able to make their own, might that reduce the amount of spam?
Also, the first 5-10 posts wouldn't have to be moderated. If someone starts posting spam in an existing thread I think they are much more likely to be reported by readers because people are already actively watching that thread.
[edit]
Just noticed progmac suggested the exact same thing - DOH!
Another thing, it would be great if you could reduce the time limit between reports.
It would help us speed up reporting multiple spam threads, especially the ones where the first post is spam (usually DVD rippers) and then there's one or more follow-up spams with garbage like "thanks for sharing your infos. very useful".
^ what he said
^ what he said
I've concluded that AI must be making money off the spam. That is to say they allow advertising in the form of forum posts that to us look like spam.
It appears Mydo has been banned... for that comment?
It appears Mydo has been banned... for that comment?
I was asking myself the same question.
Do permanent bans exist here? I once was on a board, where you could be banned for a limited amount of time like a week or month or life (maybe two, if you really were annoying).
Back on topic:
I detected less spammers in the last weeks. A month ago, there were multiple threads in multiple forums advertising the shit out of some phones or other technical equipment.
I don't know about the 5-10 posts until you can start a thread rule. A lot of people just register to ask one or two questions regarding a problem with their Mac by starting a new thread about it. Having this rule wouldn't hold back spammers, as they just spam some existing threads and then start their own, but would hold back new registrars that just want to have a problem solved.
My two øre.
This is the post:
hi, is this your topic ????? http://forums.appleinsider.com/showthread.php?t=88954. Thanks! AppleHelper
When I clicked on the link within my private page, this came up:
http://www.shop4shoes.us/
Can this individual be removed from membership? I can't believe that I'm the only one bothered by him.
I think I had something similar a few months ago from another username
I've had no response about this from management so far.
I just received a private mail spam post from a "tom2008".
This is the post:
When I clicked on the link within my private page, this came up:
http://www.shop4shoes.us/
Can this individual be removed from membership? I can't believe that I'm the only one bothered by him.
Since you included his username, I could ban him. I've gotten a lot of these as PMs, but the username that sent them often isn't included, so I don't know who to ban.
I have received these myself. He spoofs the URL to his shoes site so that it looks like an AI forum URL.
If you get any more, add the username and send it on to me.
Since you included his username, I could ban him. I've gotten a lot of these as PMs, but the username that sent them often isn't included, so I don't know who to ban.
I have received these myself. He spoofs the URL to his shoes site so that it looks like an AI forum URL.
If you get any more, add the username and send it on to me.
Yup, though I hope I don't get any more.
Hi Lundy, you may have noticed that AI is getting slammed with porn spam. Any way to implement a 'captcha' system for all posts? The spam posts are getting completely out of control. Thanks.
There is a very simple solution: moderation of all new users. The end.
Hi Lundy, you may have noticed that AI is getting slammed with porn spam. Any way to implement a 'captcha' system for all posts? The spam posts are getting completely out of control. Thanks.
Gee, and I just get ads for shoes!
Gee, and I just get ads for shoes!
This stuff is being posted to the main boards, I didn't receive it as an e-mail.