Beep13 Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Hey, I just had a couple quick thoughts on how we might be able to control all the spam posts to this site. They seem to be getting worse. 1. During registration, have one of those boxes that makes you type in what you see (this would remove automated spamming). 2. Perhaps have some probation time for new members, ie: your not allowed to post for a day or two. I don't think many of these programs/people are going to waite around 2 days to SPAM.Also, this will weed out those one time posters just looking for a quick answer, especially the ones who refuse to search. 3. Some kind of content filter for posts, or subject line. For example, certain words or phrases are denied posting ie: porn. I donno, just some thoughts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tillithz Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 those have been looked at, the image verification is being used i believe already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cntrylvr79 Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Yeah image verification is in effect. However there is software that can recognize the letters in the picture. At anyrate, there's enough mods here now, those posts don't last too long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tillithz Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Ive always been in support for a "waiting" period, or a "must" post in a special section first before account is fully activated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonH Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Yeah, the spam is getting crazy. I added a confirmation question today, in addition to the visual confirmation. It asks "Who makes the AVIC Navigation Units?" If "Pioneer" is not entered, the registration will restart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbhorne Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 I can't spell Pieonear. What should I do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tillithz Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 jb your ok, your already a memembar and we now twat u meen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbhorne Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 kool beens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cntrylvr79 Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 pioqueer. Do I get to be a member now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve310 Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Have you guys ever discussed making a minimum post amount for people to put stuff up for sale? I look at some of the stuff in there from the guys with 1 or 2 posts and it seems shady... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaisanNYC Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I 100% agree. I hate fly by night sellers. "Oh but I have great eBay feedback". Yea jerky, like that isn't someone else's eBay ID. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tillithz Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 supports that suggestion to Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cntrylvr79 Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 mee three Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MisFit Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 this sucks, you guys took away all the early morning porn. i cant even enjoy my coffee now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy303 Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Now what am I supposed to do with my croissant? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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