SPAM ???
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- Black Mamba
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- base of the pillar
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- Jeni Nielsen
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I've already PMed jeff about this. I'd like to lock this topic now since there really isn't much to say. BBS that use this particular format often get targeted since there's no "prove you're a human" function to sign up here.
The reason I haven't been deleting topics is because I've been trying to use them as "proof" when I PM Jeff. He hasn't gotten back to me yet, and since only admins can issue bans, the only thing I can do is let him take care of it.
The reason I haven't been deleting topics is because I've been trying to use them as "proof" when I PM Jeff. He hasn't gotten back to me yet, and since only admins can issue bans, the only thing I can do is let him take care of it.
- simon's ghost
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- Jeni Nielsen
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It's no problem really. Just know that this will be taken care of as soon as I can get Jeff to deal with it.
As soon as I see these topics I'll either lock them or delete them. I think if Jeff comes back he'll get the idea.
If anyone else has ideas for what I should do with these spam topics let me know as I'm kinda new at this moderator stuff.
As soon as I see these topics I'll either lock them or delete them. I think if Jeff comes back he'll get the idea.
If anyone else has ideas for what I should do with these spam topics let me know as I'm kinda new at this moderator stuff.
Well, actually, this option is available in phpBB (I'm administring one myself) : in the "Administration panel", in the "General Admin" tab, click on "Configuration" and you'll have the option to choose "Enable Visual Confirmation".Jeni Nielsen wrote:I've already PMed jeff about this. I'd like to lock this topic now since there really isn't much to say. BBS that use this particular format often get targeted since there's no "prove you're a human" function to sign up here.
That should help.
I guess you should delete them, but there's gonna be more and more everydayJeni Nielsen wrote:If anyone else has ideas for what I should do with these spam topics let me know as I'm kinda new at this moderator stuff.
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- Jeni Nielsen
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Ah thanks I'll let Jeff know.THYREN wrote:Well, actually, this option is available in phpBB (I'm administring one myself) : in the "Administration panel", in the "General Admin" tab, click on "Configuration" and you'll have the option to choose "Enable Visual Confirmation".Jeni Nielsen wrote:I've already PMed jeff about this. I'd like to lock this topic now since there really isn't much to say. BBS that use this particular format often get targeted since there's no "prove you're a human" function to sign up here.
That should help.
I know! It sucks. I'm going to email Jeff if he doesn't respond to me in the next day or so.I guess you should delete them, but there's gonna be more and more everyday
Thanks for the suggestion.
- Jeff Georgeson
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Hi all!
I already have the "visual confirmation" set to "on" (because I thought that would stop spam!!!). I've now changed one other setting having to do with user registration, but if that doesn't work ... well, if anyone has any ideas, I'm open to them.
I'll check the robots.txt as well ... Thanks for the suggestion, Thyren!
Jeff
I already have the "visual confirmation" set to "on" (because I thought that would stop spam!!!). I've now changed one other setting having to do with user registration, but if that doesn't work ... well, if anyone has any ideas, I'm open to them.
I'll check the robots.txt as well ... Thanks for the suggestion, Thyren!
Jeff
- Jeff Georgeson
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OK, so now I've changed the Account Activation setting to "User." Not sure why that would have anything to do with the "Visual Confirmation" setting, but, hey, whatever works. If it does.
I've tried to create a user account without typing the confirmation number, and indeed you cannot create an account without it.
There is, of course, nothing to stop humans from registering and then spamming, other than banning them after the fact.
Grrrrr!
Jeff
I've tried to create a user account without typing the confirmation number, and indeed you cannot create an account without it.
There is, of course, nothing to stop humans from registering and then spamming, other than banning them after the fact.
Grrrrr!
Jeff
- Jeni Nielsen
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It's funny. The same bot was spamming another PhBB I go to. Anyhow I'm here to be the one who deletes spammy posts. it's my job and I'm happy to do it. Now go have some chicken soup and feel better! OR ELSE.Jeff Georgeson wrote:There is, of course, nothing to stop humans from registering and then spamming, other than banning them after the fact.
Grrrrr!
Jeff