dealing with spam

shadoquad · 01-18-2011, 04:46 PM

I suggest that some number of members who lurk here during the day be deputized to delete spam posts, or that the site be set to automatically delete the post of and ban a member if enough paying members report a post as spam and the spam poster has less than so many lifetime posts. There could even be some sort of human or bot challenge to make sure the spam accusation isn't unwarranted.

Thoughts?

dad · 01-18-2011, 04:50 PM

It's a good idea!

fullmonty · 01-18-2011, 06:37 PM

I agree, I think there are plenty capable and and willing members here who could help out with doing something like that.

SPOHN · 01-18-2011, 08:01 PM

Make everyone become a premium member.

TreeSemdyZee · 01-18-2011, 10:54 PM

Most spam "users" are most likely automated and banning them doesn't really do much. Their systems will just generate new users.

shadoquad · 01-18-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Most spam "users" are most likely automated and banning them doesn't really do much. Their systems will just generate new users.

Yes, but it would be nice to delete their posts, especially the pornographic ones in the sfw forums.

TreeSemdyZee · 01-19-2011, 12:19 AM

True.

chops · 01-19-2011, 12:25 AM

agreed. the norcal forum was inundated with porn today. was scrolling through a post and BAM...

suffice to say, i stayed off the forum all day at the office. did NOT want to get in trouble.

Lemers · 01-19-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Yes, but it would be nice to delete their posts, especially the pornographic ones in the sfw forums.

A little porn never hurt anyone.

SE · 01-19-2011, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Most spam "users" are most likely automated and banning them doesn't really do much. Their systems will just generate new users.

You could always do an IP ban.

When I moderated some forums, there was a feature in vBulletin that would make you enter a Capcha or a random question in order to register. That might prevent the issue from occuring in the first place.

Norcal forum is still swamped with porn/NWS images BTW

ThoriumHotdog · 01-19-2011, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Make everyone become a premium member.

Hey now! That's not cool at all.

shadoquad · 01-19-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Make everyone become a premium member.

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Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog

Hey now! That's not cool at all.

While it would probably address the problem of spam accounts, I agree with Thor. I think it would hurt the community in general.

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Originally Posted by Lemers

A little porn never hurt anyone.

Except torture porn.

SPOHN · 01-19-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog

Hey now! That's not cool at all.

Yea I know. But there has to be a simple solution to this. What if it was a dollar for base members? And if it was still spam? We could close there account and the site could make money off them.

ChrisSlicks · 01-19-2011, 08:24 AM

I think it is time for AK to turn on email verification for new accounts. Picture verification would be a good option too. The spam that is hitting is all automated, you just need a process that will defeat the bots.

chops · 01-19-2011, 06:57 PM

dude this is getting rediculous. time to integrate those capatcha verifications that even my human eyes have a hard time guessing.

i cannot surf this forum at work anymore. the northern california forum is being POUNDED (no pun intended bahaha) with porn

01-18-2011, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	dealing with spam I suggest that some number of members who lurk here during the day be deputized to delete spam posts, or that the site be set to automatically delete the post of and ban a member if enough paying members report a post as spam and the spam poster has less than so many lifetime posts. There could even be some sort of human or bot challenge to make sure the spam accusation isn't unwarranted. Thoughts?

01-18-2011, 04:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	It's a good idea! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I think it is time for AK to turn on email verification for new accounts. Picture verification would be a good option too. The spam that is hitting is all automated, you just need a process that will defeat the bots. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Most spam "users" are most likely automated and banning them doesn't really do much. Their systems will just generate new users.

01-19-2011, 12:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	True.

01-19-2011, 12:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	agreed. the norcal forum was inundated with porn today. was scrolling through a post and BAM... suffice to say, i stayed off the forum all day at the office. did NOT want to get in trouble.

01-19-2011, 06:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	dude this is getting rediculous. time to integrate those capatcha verifications that even my human eyes have a hard time guessing. i cannot surf this forum at work anymore. the northern california forum is being POUNDED (no pun intended bahaha) with porn

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