spam...

[Mug]

Any reason why we have been getting rather bloated amounts of spam bots sting lately?

[WPXZBP]

Because administrators & moderators have to work for a living and don't have time to monitor spammers on here 24/7.

[written_ficton]

well its on special at the local coles at the moment.

But... Yes I agree seems to be getting alot!

[Zebedee]

It seems to come and go in waves. They're not actually bots (we have systems in place to prevent that). It's more likely real humans, passing the CAPTCHA test and then spamming the forums.

As soon as one is noticed or reported, the next available mod or administrator deletes the posts and bans the user account that created them. Depending on people's schedules and when they have time to jump online, it can be anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours before the spam is deleted.

But fear not - we will get to it eventually!

[Bonez]

I just deleted a spam thread... I didn't know Gavin took flybuys...

Not really much incentive for them around here!

[hold3n]

if i was mods id gladly remover everthing of spam GRRRRRRRRRR spammers

[vk6hgr]

Stupid spammers

[hold3n]

Stupid spammers

agreed Stupid Spammers

[hold3n]

i wish i could do something about spammers

[Blinky]

It seems to come and go in waves. They're not actually bots (we have systems in place to prevent that). It's more likely real humans, passing the CAPTCHA test and then spamming the forums.

Maybe it needs a moderator to allow the initial posting instead of just the CAPTCHA test and then automatic granting, if thats possible. More work for a mod I know. If the spammers cannot spam immediately maybe they won't bother coming back.

[Mug]

That would take away the instant, real-time aspect of this forum, which is one of its strongest point, especially during incidents.

[hold3n]

That would take away the instant, real-time aspect of this forum, which is one of its strongest point, especially during incidents.

in the means of traking em down

[Zebedee]

That would take away the instant, real-time aspect of this forum, which is one of its strongest point, especially during incidents.

Correct - plus it's more work for the mods and let's face it, everyone here has a life outside of WARSUG so there's no real advantage in burdening someone with extra duties when ultimately it doesn't really matter all that much. The amount of spam we get is miniscule in comparison to other sites and the easiest thing to do is either just ignore it or click the "report post" button. It'll get removed in due course.

[spartacus]

Ironic how the spam thread didn't get spammed...

[Infernal]

They usually make new topics, however most of the stuff i have cleaned out has been in the off topic forum....