Operational changes for spam - Page 4

yesman065 · 12-31-2006, 12:03 AM

Maybe we could try something like this http://howtoprankatelemarketer.ytmnd.com

lumberjim · 12-31-2006, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

A lot of them are using some specific set of instructions, I'm sure; which include the advice to put an icon on their post to make it stand out more.

one of us should get a job doing it and figure out what methods they employ

yesman065 · 12-31-2006, 12:50 AM

I'm game - I'll be the scout if needed. Where do I apply? Then again I am not real savvy with computers so that could be a problem.

12-31-2006, 12:53 AM

This isn't going to be used against me now is it?

limey · 12-31-2006, 04:32 AM

If there were a temporarily invisible "holding tank" for new threads/posts from just registered folk why not give a large number of regulars the ability to view it and either promote posts to visible or delete as appropriate. I would certainly be willing to dip into the tank and clean it out each time I visit the Cellar (or once a day at least!!) in the interests of public hygeine. A sort of mass moderator status in one area?

LabRat · 01-02-2007, 09:04 AM

I like UT's original suggestions, with changes noted in blue.

1) All current users are promoted to a new usergroup "Confirmed". This group is allowed to post new threads.

2) When a new user writes 5 posts of any kind, and at least 1 week has passed from their registrationthey are automatically promoted to "Confirmed" by the forum software, and thus allowed to post a new thread..

3) Merely-registered users can also be prevented from using Private Messaging, just for safety's sake.

4) Their info under their name should be "On Probation" or something until comfirmed, when They can make it what they want it to be.

No new moderators are needed. A week gives 'us' a chance to check 'them' out.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-02-2007, 06:36 PM

I notice a lot (relatively) of spammers registering, then going away, to slink back from a few hours to a day or two, then post a spam thread.

When I see a new member, if I have time, I find out where there IP is and look hard at the name. I've banned two before they ever posted once.

Lurkers....If you want to join the Cellar and you're from Korea, India or Eastern Europe.... do not, again, do not, register with the name MrCheapViagra.

Undertoad · 01-03-2007, 12:49 AM

Okay, the way it's set up right now, new users cannot post new threads until they post four posts and last four days. Let's see how it goes.

LabRat · 01-03-2007, 08:34 AM

BigV · 01-03-2007, 10:08 AM

seconded

Happy Monkey · 01-03-2007, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

Okay, the way it's set up right now, new users cannot post new threads until they post four posts and last four days. Let's see how it goes.

Four days since the first post, or since registering?

Undertoad · 01-03-2007, 10:14 AM

Registering.

Shawnee123 · 01-04-2007, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flint

It's toilet paper.

Doofus. :p

Undertoad · 01-04-2007, 08:02 PM

A look at the "Entertainment" forum, where the spammers are for some reason directed, shows that they are at least temporarily confused by the situation. There has been nothing for the last few days, which is unusual.

Happy Monkey · 01-04-2007, 08:04 PM

I hasn't been four days yet...

12-31-2006, 04:32 AM	#50
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	If there were a temporarily invisible "holding tank" for new threads/posts from just registered folk why not give a large number of regulars the ability to view it and either promote posts to visible or delete as appropriate. I would certainly be willing to dip into the tank and clean it out each time I visit the Cellar (or once a day at least!!) in the interests of public hygeine. A sort of mass moderator status in one area? __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

01-02-2007, 09:04 AM	#51
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	I like UT's original suggestions, with changes noted in blue. 1) All current users are promoted to a new usergroup "Confirmed". This group is allowed to post new threads. 2) When a new user writes 5 posts of any kind, and at least 1 week has passed from their registrationthey are automatically promoted to "Confirmed" by the forum software, and thus allowed to post a new thread.. 3) Merely-registered users can also be prevented from using Private Messaging, just for safety's sake. 4) Their info under their name should be "On Probation" or something until comfirmed, when They can make it what they want it to be. No new moderators are needed. A week gives 'us' a chance to check 'them' out. __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

01-02-2007, 06:36 PM	#52
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I notice a lot (relatively) of spammers registering, then going away, to slink back from a few hours to a day or two, then post a spam thread. When I see a new member, if I have time, I find out where there IP is and look hard at the name. I've banned two before they ever posted once. Lurkers....If you want to join the Cellar and you're from Korea, India or Eastern Europe.... do not, again, do not, register with the name MrCheapViagra. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-03-2007, 08:34 AM	#54
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	__________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

01-03-2007, 10:08 AM	#55
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	seconded __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

12-31-2006, 12:03 AM	#46
yesman065 Banned - Self Imposed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,847	Maybe we could try something like this http://howtoprankatelemarketer.ytmnd.com

12-31-2006, 12:50 AM	#48
yesman065 Banned - Self Imposed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,847	I'm game - I'll be the scout if needed. Where do I apply? Then again I am not real savvy with computers so that could be a problem.

12-31-2006, 12:53 AM	#49
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	This isn't going to be used against me now is it?

01-03-2007, 12:49 AM	#53
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Okay, the way it's set up right now, new users cannot post new threads until they post four posts and last four days. Let's see how it goes.

01-03-2007, 10:14 AM	#57
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Registering.

01-04-2007, 08:02 PM	#59
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	A look at the "Entertainment" forum, where the spammers are for some reason directed, shows that they are at least temporarily confused by the situation. There has been nothing for the last few days, which is unusual.

01-04-2007, 08:04 PM	#60
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	I hasn't been four days yet... __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

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