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Rotary eXperimental-8
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From: Gander, Newfoundland, Canada
There seems to be a new wave of this type of spam attacking message boards everywhere. Is there something you can do to prevent this from happening? Can you impose a rule that does not allow the new member to post threads for the first 3 days of joining the forum, or limiting how many threads can be started in one day? I noticed a similar attack happened last night and there wasn't a mod or admin around to stop him. Should we recruit more mods/admins? What is the current power does a mod have, because I think it would make sense to allow a mod to close threads, if not, allow them to erase what is written in the thread until an admin or super mod can delete/ban them at least.
they were all erased yesturday, I pm'd boostd7 about them again.
I am sure when they ban them they ban the ip address they are using but if they use another computer they have to ban that ip address too. Kind of a never ending battle until they run out of ip's.
I am sure when they ban them they ban the ip address they are using but if they use another computer they have to ban that ip address too. Kind of a never ending battle until they run out of ip's.
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Originally Posted by Tigster
they were all erased yesturday, I pm'd boostd7 about them again.
I am sure when they ban them they ban the ip address they are using but if they use another computer they have to ban that ip address too. Kind of a never ending battle until they run out of ip's.
I am sure when they ban them they ban the ip address they are using but if they use another computer they have to ban that ip address too. Kind of a never ending battle until they run out of ip's.
I agree these attacks are unacceptable, but Omicron had one such attack cleaned up in 5 minutes flat yesterday. It's nice our moderators are effective, but it's a shame it makes extra work for them.
Anyone ambitious enough to try to track down their location and *ahem* have a word with them in person?
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Rotary eXperimental-8
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From: Gander, Newfoundland, Canada
Originally Posted by Cool-Blue-Dad
Because you're online all the time? 

I'd elect BlueEyes for mod with power to remove spam.
Originally Posted by Outlaws eXtreme
Whoa Raz is back? From that "other" website... get out of here! woohoo!
Yeah, that other place had all them boring political discussion. <hurl>
Besides that.....everyone is nice and treats each other with respect.....no fun at all, I tell ya.
Originally Posted by BlueEyes
Yeah, I was a little worried about Raz too. I mean, he can't see pictures.
Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
^ yes, by 2024, you may have enough votes to become moderator "houseboy"!!!
This thang is geting BIG I tell ya......HUGE!
Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
btw, your christmas thread is absolutely amazing!!!!
Last edited by Razpewton; Dec 4, 2005 at 11:38 AM.
we had the same problem on our local club forum. Some dude for an online casino was posting a bunch of random crap all over. We had to get rid of him. It is really annoying. People with nothing better to do i guess.
Originally Posted by L8APEX
we had the same problem on our local club forum. Some dude for an online casino was posting a bunch of random crap all over. We had to get rid of him. It is really annoying. People with nothing better to do i guess.

The best way to handle the SPAMMERS is to report them as soon as you see them, using the report button in the top-right-hand corner of the post. I think the MODs get these messages and take action as soon as they receive the report. They're pretty good about jumping on these guys pronto.
Last edited by Razpewton; Dec 4, 2005 at 05:23 PM.



