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Ancient
06-01-07, 11:39 AM
We've been getting a lot of spam in here recently. One method I've seen used to cripple forum spammers is to impose a restriction on newbies being able to post links until they meet a specific post count, like 5 or 10. Is it possible to impose that restriction in here? It might keep all those one-post wonder spammers from infecting NVNEWS.
|MaguS|
06-01-07, 11:42 AM
We've been getting a lot of spam in here recently. One method I've seen used to cripple forum spammers is to impose a restriction on newbies being able to post links until they meet a specific post count, like 5 or 10. Is it possible to impose that restriction in here? It might keep all those one-post wonder spammers from infecting NVNEWS.
I would agree with that.
superklye
06-01-07, 12:01 PM
We already brought this up months ago.
My favorite suggestion was to have a 10 post minimum before new members can post. :p
Ancient
06-01-07, 12:26 PM
We already brought this up months ago.
My favorite suggestion was to have a 10 post minimum before new members can post. :p
Figures. I'm traditionally late to the party.
Consider this a bump then? :o
spaceigg
06-01-07, 12:45 PM
I am not sure about limiting would be beneficial. we should stick to remove spam threads as soon as they are found.
Redeemed
06-01-07, 05:35 PM
I am not sure about limiting would be beneficial. we should stick to remove spam threads as soon as they are found.
The problem is that leaves more work for the mods and admins. I'm in favor for a 10 post minimum before you can post links. This way, any new members will be more active before they could post links, and spambots would not be able to spam as they wouldn't be capable of posting any links.
How would the limit not be beneficial?
evilghost
06-01-07, 05:38 PM
If someone would promote me to moderator and allow me to find the IP address of those posting the SPAM I would promise to:
1) Isolate the IP address of the destination spam domain, find the ISP or colocation provider, and report it to their abuse department. If necessary I will speak to the on the phone to convey the seriousness of spam.
2) From the IP address of the offending poster contact their ISP's abuse department and attempt to have service terminated. If necessary I will get on the phone with them as well.
I have zero tolerance for SPAM. If MikeC or the others have faith in me to not abuse the "IP address of poster" I will summon an anti-spam fury on a cataclysmic level. Nothing makes a spammer STFU up quicker than getting dropped from their ISP. We'll see how precious that IPOD they're trying to win becomes when they can't find an ISP in their entire f'n state to connect them.
superklye
06-01-07, 05:43 PM
You just want to ban evilchris
evilghost
06-01-07, 05:46 PM
You just want to ban evilchris
He's my boi, I don't want to ban anyone. I do want to get the IP Address of the chitbag spammers and lay upon them the fiery response from the ISP's abuse department.
superklye
06-01-07, 05:47 PM
All right, you've convinced me.
Now, if I had any pull around here, that might mean something. :p
evilghost
06-01-07, 05:49 PM
If a mod will work with me and just PM me the IP Addresses I'll do all the leg work. I f'n hate spam, I hate spammers, and if I see one on the street I'll give them a punch in the face and take their iPOD. Then I'll scream I PUNCHED THE MONKEY AND WON A FREE IPOD!.
I hate them, you really don't even know how bad. If you think I get torqued up about Linux vs Win32 you should see what I feel about spam. Just even talking about it now has raised my blood pressure.
spaceigg
06-01-07, 05:52 PM
If someone would promote me to moderator and allow me to find the IP address of those posting the SPAM I would promise to:
1) Isolate the IP address of the destination spam domain, find the ISP or colocation provider, and report it to their abuse department. If necessary I will speak to the on the phone to convey the seriousness of spam.
2) From the IP address of the offending poster contact their ISP's abuse department and attempt to have service terminated. If necessary I will get on the phone with them as well.
I have zero tolerance for SPAM. If MikeC or the others have faith in me to not abuse the "IP address of poster" I will summon an anti-spam fury on a cataclysmic level. Nothing makes a spammer STFU up quicker than getting dropped from their ISP. We'll see how precious that IPOD they're trying to win becomes when they can't find an ISP in their entire f'n state to connect them.
you've got my vote.
Redeemed
06-01-07, 06:49 PM
If a mod will work with me and just PM me the IP Addresses I'll do all the leg work. I f'n hate spam, I hate spammers, and if I see one on the street I'll give them a punch in the face and take their iPOD. Then I'll scream I PUNCHED THE MONKEY AND WON A FREE IPOD!.
I hate them, you really don't even know how bad. If you think I get torqued up about Linux vs Win32 you should see what I feel about spam. Just even talking about it now has raised my blood pressure.
:rofl AHAHAHAAA! That right there landed you my vote!
-=Gib-McFragger=-
06-02-07, 02:14 AM
If a mod will work with me and just PM me the IP Addresses I'll do all the leg work. I f'n hate spam, I hate spammers, and if I see one on the street I'll give them a punch in the face and take their iPOD. Then I'll scream I PUNCHED THE MONKEY AND WON A FREE IPOD!.
I hate them, you really don't even know how bad. If you think I get torqued up about Linux vs Win32 you should see what I feel about spam. Just even talking about it now has raised my blood pressure.Tell you what i'll do, I will PM you the IP address of every Linux user on the forums and you can unleash your fury on those g33ks, how about that?? :D
evilghost
06-02-07, 02:46 AM
Tell you what i'll do, I will PM you the IP address of every Linux user on the forums and you can unleash your fury on those g33ks, how about that?? :D
Seriously, fair enough, I need some brother-in-arms, we'll try to tackle the Win32 users who have no f'n idea their box is compromised and are the very same chitbags who are assaulting this forum with spam.
PS; today was Krispy Kreme free donut day and if you missed out on your donut I'd be more than happy to make your mouth look like a glazed donut. chowned.
What if they are using internet cafes or pubic library computers.
Redeemed
06-02-07, 03:44 AM
Tell you what i'll do, I will PM you the IP address of every Linux user on the forums and you can unleash your fury on those g33ks, how about that?? :D
I'd like to PM you in the IP. :naughty: :wonder:
crainger
06-02-07, 09:36 AM
I'd like to PM you in the IP. :naughty: :wonder:
dude wtf? srsly?
What on earth is that meant to mean?
ummm. I'm gonna quote you all night long baby!
-=Gib-McFragger=-
06-02-07, 11:28 PM
I'd be more than happy to make your mouth look like a glazed donut. chowned.Sure, I will call on you after I have finished eating later and you can use your wee ubuntu pecker to pick the leftovers out of my teeth.
We've been getting a lot of spam in here recently. One method I've seen used to cripple forum spammers is to impose a restriction on newbies being able to post links until they meet a specific post count, like 5 or 10. Is it possible to impose that restriction in here? It might keep all those one-post wonder spammers from infecting NVNEWS.
It's pretty easy to deal with this problem.
On osnn, we simply imposed a post approval policy.
First time users have to be approved before their posts are visible to anyone but the moderators with priveledges.
/me hugs vbulletin.
I am sure mike and the admins on this board can implement a similar policy.
|MaguS|
06-03-07, 01:21 AM
It's pretty easy to deal with this problem.
On osnn, we simply imposed a post approval policy.
First time users have to be approved before their posts are visible to anyone but the moderators with priveledges.
/me hugs vbulletin.
I am sure mike and the admins on this board can implement a similar policy.
That again requires the Mods and Admins to work extra to police and babysit the newbs. A simple 10 post min prior to posting links would solve the issue.
Redeemed
06-03-07, 01:34 AM
Sure, I will call on you after I have finished eating later and you can use your wee ubuntu pecker to pick the leftovers out of my teeth.
Careful that it doesn't get stuck between your teeth as well. :p
That again requires the Mods and Admins to work extra to police and babysit the newbs. A simple 10 post min prior to posting links would solve the issue.
Not really.
You'd be surprised at how easy it is and how effective to have an over-view of the initial posts and it is a 1 (or 2) click process to approve.
Having a 10 post minimum is counter-productive when you consider the sheer number of new users coming in asking for help. You are essentially asking them to spam 10 posts in order to post links asking for help?
See the issue?
we have another winner on the boards...
http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=1276582#post1276582
evilghost do your magic my man...
Capt. Picard
06-04-07, 10:09 AM
Not really.
You'd be surprised at how easy it is and how effective to have an over-view of the initial posts and it is a 1 (or 2) click process to approve.
Having a 10 post minimum is counter-productive when you consider the sheer number of new users coming in asking for help. You are essentially asking them to spam 10 posts in order to post links asking for help?
See the issue?
Good point.
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