* FORUM SPAM *

[TOOLKING]

Hey just a thought.
how about implementing a code that needs to be entered to make a post.

youve all seen them usually they are in upper and lowercase or a bit squigly with a line through the text so a web robot cant work them out.

that way there is no long registration process, and we get rid of the spam?

[Warren]

TK
That system works well for registrations, but if I had to decipher and enter a code each time I posted, I wouldn't post.

Things can be done (like you said) things like having the Mods approve new members first "X" number of posts. No posts with links in them till "X" number etc.

The idea is to have it hard for the Bots, but not to inconvenient for the actual users.

Warren

   

[BusyKiwi]

 I have seen one, yes one spam (which I reported) in this and the old forum (one in total)

I take my hat of to admin and mods for keeping this a spam free site.
I'm a mod at a webmaster forum, we remove over 50 a day, we use key word matching but honestly it is more trouble than it's worth as it often picks up innocent posts. the fuzzy number thing can be got around with bots.

Cheers

[SandB]

Hey Shane, You're doin a fantastic job, don't worry about the "knockers", YOU can only do so much!!! We love the site!!! Spend more time here than anywhere else!!
Cheers Brian & Carole

[ShaneJ]

Thanks all you guys that appreciate the input that I and others put in.

I have just allowed our current mods access to all areas of the forum. I think I may have missed some but I'll get around to adding you shortly.

I have also set the forum so that all registrations need to be approved by me. Eventually I will have the moderators setup so that they can also approve the registrations.

[photol]

Shane I've been meaning to send you a note of congratulations for a while as this is a fantastic site, haven't come across any spam myself.....please keep up the good work and may your Christmas sock be full of HAM not spam....

....hang on spam is ham......oh never mind......

[Dave]

Shane 
You have my vote of confidence, it took me a while to decide to transfer from the old site which i was a bit pissed you guys decided to shut down, but I was wrong - you and the team of moderators are doing a great job.
I am pleased I missed the post but as far as I am concerned that just shows how quick your team act.  I have seen some harmless spam but it is gone when I log in next, as a member of the site I cant ask more than that.

keep up the good work.

Cheers
Dave

[able]

i have only been on the forum for two to three weeks and i have no complaints.

full respect to admin and senior members.

i had to run around for the misses today and by the sounds of it im glad i did....

[ShaneJ]

Thanks guys. Much appreciated.

[Jock]

I think I may have missed some but I'll get around to adding you shortly.

And who would that be that you "think you may have missed" I wouldn't be one of them would I?

Jock