Seems like one out of three posts is spam!

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Seems like one out of three posts is spam!

Unread post by rickf » August 7th, 2011, 8:33 pm

Is our spam blocker in need of updating? Just about one in three is spam anymore.



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Re: Seems like one out of three posts is spam!

Unread post by raymond » August 7th, 2011, 10:31 pm

I haven't been on here much to catch them, I've been down here at Table Rock Lake boating since Friday night, will be here til Saturday.
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Re: Seems like one out of three posts is spam!

Unread post by Motorcityman » August 7th, 2011, 10:47 pm

I'd suggest approving accounts before giving the privilage of posting, a simple background check by looking up the email and the problem would be eliminated completely. Thats what we do on our board and have zero issues with spammers, on top of that we only allow people with paying IP's, meaning no yahoo and gmail crap, thats where most of the issues come from. We have approx. 25-50 people signing up daily, it's alot of work but it cuts out all the riff raff.

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Re: Seems like one out of three posts is spam!

Unread post by salt6 » August 7th, 2011, 11:56 pm

Actually first post approval is easier. Only the mods and admins see the spam. Couple of clicks and it's banned and gone. :mrgreen:
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Re: Seems like one out of three posts is spam!

Unread post by Mr. Recovery » August 8th, 2011, 12:21 am

There are only 2 active mods at this time and, we take them off as soon as we see them :roll: I just got back from a trip up to Balto. and the other one has been out with his family for the weekend. :) If you want to fill in for Steve (the 3rd. mod) get in touch with Moose. :wink:

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Re: Seems like one out of three posts is spam!

Unread post by moose53 » August 8th, 2011, 2:59 am

rickf wrote:Is our spam blocker in need of updating? Just about one in three is spam anymore.



Rick

I'm not seeing all this spam you keep complaining about Rick, I've been banning one or two people a day for spamming. I think our mods have done an excellent job of keeping the forums clean. Between the mods and myself spam doesn't last on here very long. Post approval would really slow down the board and with such a low level of spam I don't really want to do that. You're welcome to become a mod if you would like to join the spam battle too!

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Re: Seems like one out of three posts is spam!

Unread post by rickf » August 8th, 2011, 7:27 am

If you need help with moderating I will help. I have a real job but I do spend a lot of time here.

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Re: Seems like one out of three posts is spam!

Unread post by salt6 » August 8th, 2011, 8:28 am

Moose,

First post approval won't slow down the board. It only effect the first post of any NEW member. After you approve thier first post they are free to post away. I use it to good effect on the mg42 board. I have had no complaints of spam from the members.


Any mod can approve a post or leave it for someone to delete and ban.

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Unread post by toptiger » August 8th, 2011, 10:50 am

Rickf for moderator!
I vote yes.
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Unread post by toptiger » August 8th, 2011, 12:12 pm

On second thought- a moderator can't be banned, no?
What if the other G finds out he is a moderator? and SS?
Then we really would be an outlaw forum.
So I still vote yes
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Re: Seems like one out of three posts is spam!

Unread post by moose53 » August 8th, 2011, 1:23 pm

salt6 wrote:Moose,

First post approval won't slow down the board. It only effect the first post of any NEW member. After you approve thier first post they are free to post away. I use it to good effect on the mg42 board. I have had no complaints of spam from the members.


Any mod can approve a post or leave it for someone to delete and ban.

Steve
I cant do first post approval on this board, its either all posts or none.

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Re: Seems like one out of three posts is spam!

Unread post by toptiger » August 8th, 2011, 1:32 pm

Moose I mentioned to you previously as you use the same software for my site, that all you need to do is require each new member to answer a question like, 'What military vehicles interest you?'
Have the reply sent to all moderators, then anyone one of them can approve and the new member is live if the answer is good.
This is so simple.
If you need someone to help let me know, I work with one of the creators of the software.
If you need someone on european time to moderate, ask me.
BUT please make RickF a moderator. It is a good thing
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Unread post by rickf » August 8th, 2011, 2:48 pm

Thanks for the vote Top, I just got home from the surgery center. Got 6 epidurals in the back. Right now I have little use of my legs, I hope that passes. I was told that is a fairly common side effect. I am hoping these shots keep me in the game a while longer.

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Re: Seems like one out of three posts is spam!

Unread post by rickf » August 9th, 2011, 7:31 pm

moose53 wrote:
rickf wrote:Is our spam blocker in need of updating? Just about one in three is spam anymore.



Rick

I'm not seeing all this spam you keep complaining about Rick, I've been banning one or two people a day for spamming. I think our mods have done an excellent job of keeping the forums clean. Between the mods and myself spam doesn't last on here very long. Post approval would really slow down the board and with such a low level of spam I don't really want to do that. You're welcome to become a mod if you would like to join the spam battle too!

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If you want some help let me know, Send me a pm with the information.

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Re: Seems like one out of three posts is spam!

Unread post by halftracknut » August 10th, 2011, 11:38 am

If you guys stop all the spam Rainman will go into a deep depression. :wink: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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