Too Many Spammers

Alan · 04-29-2008, 10:50 AM

Has anybody else noticed an increase in the spamming in this forum recently? I've just seen 3 threads that have been clearly started by spammers, for me it's getting to be annoying to say the least.

A number of members seem to have been inactive in this forum for some time, is this to blame? And what about new members, is this problem putting new legitimate mambers from contributing, or even joining in the first instance?

I know this is a problem and the mods can remove spammers, anything else we can do to keep these at bay, or do we just accept this as an ongoing problem?

Cryxellis · 04-29-2008, 11:28 AM

I think the only thing they can do about it, is to banned those who spam..

hasan_889 · 05-01-2008, 05:53 PM

When you are successful, you are targeted by a lot. So mods need to be more careful.

midlandi · 05-01-2008, 06:35 PM

Spamming is a problem, and as already said a popular forum is an active target.

At present the only mods active here are me and Bagi. We are doing our best to delete spam and ban spammers as we find them. Its not always possible with just the two of us to make sure the threads are deleted straight away, however there are alot that you wont see as we do get most before you will get chance to even notice them.

One of the most annoying spam threads are the two or three word responses like "nice site" or " I agree", not spam in the worst form but these sort of posts do not contribute at all to the Forum.

Sometime with just the two of us it is easy to miss some spam burried within a thread, so we do rely on other members reporting them, your help is always welcome.

What seems to be missing lately as far as I can see are the good debates we used to have here.

Alan · 05-01-2008, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midlandi

At present the only mods active here are me and Bagi. We are doing our best to delete spam and ban spammers as we find them. Its not always possible with just the two of us to make sure the threads are deleted straight away, however there are alot that you wont see as we do get most before you will get chance to even notice them.

I dont think anyone would argue that you are doing a fine job, but your only human.

Quote:

Originally Posted by midlandi

What seems to be missing lately as far as I can see are the good debates we used to have here.

Yes it does seem some time since we had a good debate, perhaps we're too passive now.

midlandi · 05-01-2008, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan

, perhaps we're too passive now.

No were not

Alan · 05-01-2008, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midlandi

No were not

Maybe some controversial topics needed then?

midlandi · 05-01-2008, 07:34 PM

[quote=Alan;114204]Maybe some controversial topics needed then?[/QUOTE

No we dont

Hehe....just starting a debate

Alan · 05-01-2008, 07:38 PM

Maybe we need members to be a bit less cautious about posting?

A debate??, its just you and me so far (you sly fox)

UnKnown · 05-03-2008, 02:38 AM

Quote:

One of the most annoying spam threads are the two or three word responses like "nice site" or " I agree", not spam in the worst form but these sort of posts do not contribute at all to the Forum.

Then a thread or two later you say

Quote:

No were not

Pretty much the same content you was talking about

Am i wrong ?

JLHC · 05-03-2008, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan

I dont think anyone would argue that you are doing a fine job, but your only human.

Not every user is.
Some are SpamBots.

I suggest that the registration process should be tighten to prevent SpamBots from signing up.

As for Spammers, just block them and their IPs.

Just my 2 cents.

webvigor · 05-03-2008, 05:48 AM

It is possible to save a forum from spambots by tighten the registration securities but how to save the forum from human spam. I know the reason, there should be some infraction system for users. I don't know that if this forum has that or not but that is pretty effective.

midlandi · 05-03-2008, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnKnown

Then a thread or two later you say

Pretty much the same content you was talking about

Am i wrong ?

oOOPS!

I guess i am guilty as charged!

But my point really was those who only post those sort of replies and nothing else.

DomainZaar · 05-03-2008, 07:35 AM

But if someone advertises a service or product that could be valuable to the readers of this forum does that count as spam?..

UnKnown · 05-03-2008, 10:49 PM

Quote:

oOOPS!

I guess i am guilty as charged!

But my point really was those who only post those sort of replies and nothing else.

ahhahaa

was playing around. its boring over this way

04-29-2008, 10:50 AM	#1
Alan Junior Guru Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ayr, Scotland Posts: 626	Too Many Spammers Has anybody else noticed an increase in the spamming in this forum recently? I've just seen 3 threads that have been clearly started by spammers, for me it's getting to be annoying to say the least. A number of members seem to have been inactive in this forum for some time, is this to blame? And what about new members, is this problem putting new legitimate mambers from contributing, or even joining in the first instance? I know this is a problem and the mods can remove spammers, anything else we can do to keep these at bay, or do we just accept this as an ongoing problem? __________________ ahb Solutions

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05-01-2008, 06:35 PM	#4
midlandi iWEBTOOL Moderator Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,102	Re: Too Many Spammers Spamming is a problem, and as already said a popular forum is an active target. At present the only mods active here are me and Bagi. We are doing our best to delete spam and ban spammers as we find them. Its not always possible with just the two of us to make sure the threads are deleted straight away, however there are alot that you wont see as we do get most before you will get chance to even notice them. One of the most annoying spam threads are the two or three word responses like "nice site" or " I agree", not spam in the worst form but these sort of posts do not contribute at all to the Forum. Sometime with just the two of us it is easy to miss some spam burried within a thread, so we do rely on other members reporting them, your help is always welcome. What seems to be missing lately as far as I can see are the good debates we used to have here. __________________ Webmaster Resources & Forums Singapore Office Rental

05-01-2008, 07:34 PM	#8
midlandi iWEBTOOL Moderator Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,102	Re: Too Many Spammers [quote=Alan;114204]Maybe some controversial topics needed then?[/QUOTE No we dont Hehe....just starting a debate __________________ Webmaster Resources & Forums Singapore Office Rental

05-01-2008, 07:38 PM	#9
Alan Junior Guru Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ayr, Scotland Posts: 626	Re: Too Many Spammers Maybe we need members to be a bit less cautious about posting? A debate??, its just you and me so far (you sly fox) __________________ ahb Solutions

05-03-2008, 05:48 AM	#12
webvigor Smurf Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 24	Re: Too Many Spammers It is possible to save a forum from spambots by tighten the registration securities but how to save the forum from human spam. I know the reason, there should be some infraction system for users. I don't know that if this forum has that or not but that is pretty effective.

05-03-2008, 07:35 AM	#14
DomainZaar Smurf Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 34	Re: Too Many Spammers But if someone advertises a service or product that could be valuable to the readers of this forum does that count as spam?.. __________________ DomainZaar.com - Domain and adsense rss scripts

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