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GobBluthJD

14 years ago

Hear, hear!

The less attention given to them, the better.

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johnben1444

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Ken Strong

Everybody, when you see an obvious spammer start a thread here, DO NOT post a response to them. All that does is bump their thread back to the top of the page and give them additional views and exposure.

Use the "Report Post" button at the lower left corner of the post to alert the moderators. Don't just post a clever reply and then not even bother to report the post.

True Talk...but unfortunately, not everybody will heed.

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Michael Harris 14 years ago

Sorry Ken,

My Bad

First time I've been here and actually seen a spammer,
guess you guys have got that under control pretty good..

I wasn't too sure if it was someone just having fun or what because
of the content..
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Horny Devil

Banned 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Ken Strong

. . . Use the "Report Post" button at the lower left corner of the post to alert the moderators . . .

Can't we just have a trapdoor button?

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JohnMcCabe 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Horny Devil

Can't we just have a trapdoor button?

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HD, that is the trap door button.
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- Horny Devil Banned 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Horny Devil
  
  Can't we just have a trapdoor button?
  
  Originally Posted by JohnMcCabe
  
  HD, that is the trap door button.
  
  . . . leading to hell
  
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  JohnMcCabe 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Horny Devil
  
  . . . leading to hell
  
  Or at least oblivion...
  
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Michael D Forbes

14 years ago

Humphhh, and here we have so many people responding to THIS spammy thread.

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MarketingManUK

14 years ago

I had an account here many years ago and let it lapse. Joined back here a few weeks ago and boy has it changed. The clever bright pioneers have gone, and save for a core dire-hard set of IMers all I see on here is dross trying to hit the minimum number of posts to get a signature!

It's impossible to have a decent conversation about IM because half the time I don't even get the point of the post!

I'm either old or stupid. Or possibly both!

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1byte

14 years ago

Originally Posted by retsced

I have being searching for such information for 3 hours now will bookmark and come back for sure

Hardy har har! You almost got me there. I was getting ready to report your "spam post" until I saw who it was that posted it, LOL. Nice spam spoof, if I may call it that.

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1byte

14 years ago

Yeah, this forum seems to be getting overrun with spammers these days. I'm really getting sick of it.

I think WF needs to revise its rules and only allow posting of live links (in posts and signatures) after a certain number of minimum posts. This might cut down on the number of people who try to spam this forum with such banal cr*p.

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Horny Devil

Banned 14 years ago

Originally Posted by 1byte

Yeah, this forum seems to be getting overrun with spammers these days. I'm really getting sick of it.

I think WF needs to revise its rules and only allow posting of live links (in posts and signatures) after a certain number of minimum posts. This might cut down on the number of people who try to spam this forum with such banal cr*p.

And that should be at least 200 posts. Oops . . . you're on 199

Only Joking. Seriously though, it should be at least 100 or even 150 posts. It won't stop the spam of course, but it will cut down on it dramatically. Genuine new members won't be put off by the new post count rules if they've joined WF to both learn and contribute, and have to wait longer for live links. Will they? :rolleyes:

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1byte

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Horny Devil

And that should be at least 200 posts. Oops . . . you're on 199

Only Joking. Seriously though, it should be at least 100 or even 150 posts. It won't stop the spam of course, but it will cut down on it dramatically. Genuine new members won't be put off by the new post count rules if they've joined WF to both learn and contribute, and have to wait longer for live links. Will they? :rolleyes:

Haha that's good. Hey no problem with 200 or 500 or whatever. You don't see me pimping any cr*p in my signature do you? Oh wait...this is my 200th post...I guess I'm in now anyway!

Update 9/14/12: Well, I made my 200th post, then made about 5 or 6 more, then wake up this morning to find I'm back down to 198. Looks like one of the threads I was commenting on was deleted...so bye bye posts! :p

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JohnMcCabe 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Michael D Forbes

Humphhh, and here we have so many people responding to THIS spammy thread.

Don't worry, Michael. Most people won't get past the first post, and that's the one they need to read. The rest is mostly just a bit of fun to keep the thread visible...
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Michael Oksa

14 years ago

Originally Posted by 1byte

Yeah, this forum seems to be getting overrun with spammers these days. I'm really getting sick of it.

I think WF needs to revise its rules and only allow posting of live links (in posts and signatures) after a certain number of minimum posts. This might cut down on the number of people who try to spam this forum with such banal cr*p.

Or...

You could counteract the spam by providing the value you so desire. If you follow?

All the best,
Michael

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1byte 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Michael Oksa

Or...

You could counteract the spam by providing the value you so desire. If you follow?

All the best,
Michael

Yep, I try to provide value in every post. Although admittedly, I have thrown in a few pithy 1-liners on occasion. And I also admit I've b*tched about a few things now and again (and deservedly got the posts deleted) so I'm not perfect...yet!
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14 years ago

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Jill Carpenter 14 years ago

Excuse me, which way to the sports forum?
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marketinguk

14 years ago

Thanls for the reminder Ken, a couple of days ago there was one guy in particular who started around 10 threads with different topics and someone kept responding "stop spamming this forum" or something like that.

I guess that's the kind of situation you want to avoid, as I checked out a couple of the threads due to seeing a response from someone.

Joel

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Adie

14 years ago

Yesterday, there was someone who created 4 accounts and posted the same thing. In other threads, he talked to himself using 4 accounts...

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andrewkar

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Ken Strong

Everybody, when you see an obvious spammer start a thread here, DO NOT post a response to them. All that does is bump their thread back to the top of the page and give them additional views and exposure.

Use the "Report Post" button at the lower left corner of the post to alert the moderators. Don't just post a clever reply and then not even bother to report the post.

Hey Ken,

So what to do? What you mean by spammer?

Who is spammer and who is not?!

I just don't know how your classified spammers and non-spammers...

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Adie

14 years ago

Originally Posted by andrewkar

Hey Ken,

So what to do? What you mean by spammer?

Who is spammer and who is not?!

Are you kidding, right? Don't tell us you can't spot them....

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Joseph Robinson

Banned 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Adie

Are you kidding, right? Don't tell us you can't spot them....

Not everyone can, and what is a spammer in here isn't always a spammer on another website. Keep in mind that 419 scams still capture millions of dollars per year, so spam recognition isn't as widespread as you would think

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Adie

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Joseph Robinson

Not everyone can, and what is a spammer in here isn't always a spammer on another website. Keep in mind that 419 scams still capture millions of dollars per year, so spam recognition isn't as widespread as you would think

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Spammers in WF are obvious. Scammers are not and 419 scam uses different tactics through emails.

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Joseph Robinson Banned 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Adie

Spammers in WF are obvious.

You'd be surprised...or you're just missing the subtle spam that exists.
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Cicak

14 years ago

To report, use this button

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JohnMcCabe

14 years ago

Originally Posted by andrewkar

Hey Ken,

So what to do? What you mean by spammer?

Who is spammer and who is not?!

I just don't know how your classified spammers and non-spammers...

Don't sweat it, Andrew. If it smells like spam to you, report it.

If a certain number of people report it, it leaves the public view and goes into a queue for moderation. If the mod that draws it thinks it's okay, it goes back on public view. If they agree that it's hinky, it disappears forever and the spammer is dealt with.

I've reported threads that went on to lead long lives, so don't worry that you'll screw someone over by reporting them.

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Mark Singletary

14 years ago

Originally Posted by JohnMcCabe

Don't sweat it, Andrew. If it smells like spam to you, report it.

Wow things are changing big time. Now the Warrior Forum has a scratch and sniff feature?

Who'd ever thunk that could happen? Technology is great.

Keep up the good work Allen. I can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve.

Mark

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Michael Oksa

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Mark Singletary

Wow things are changing big time. Now the Warrior Forum has a scratch and sniff feature?

Who'd ever thunk that could happen? Technology is great.

Keep up the good work Allen. I can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve.

Mark

I'm not sure what that is, but I am sure that nobody will want to scratch and sniff it.

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icoachu

14 years ago

Great thread to get attention

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Brad Berry

14 years ago

Well, if you describe spammer as someone who doesn't add value to the forum, instead only value for himself, I agree one hundred percent to stop replying their post. Oh, I found the report button, there is it.

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Jill Carpenter 14 years ago

Bumpity bump bump.
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Bonita T Josephson

14 years ago

The idea is good and I will be doing this when I will see any spam posts around.

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