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Recent Spam Problem
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Re: Recent Spam Problem
Thank you for cleaning things up !
A member was spamming ? I panicked for a moment, and thought "uh-oh, wonder if that was me"
Not sure if it would work, but is there a way for the forum to hide posts that have been reported a certain amount of times ?
For example - if a post was flagged by 3 different users, then it would be moved to an area where an Admin could review it, this could
then allow myself, Adeline & AlfAlfa_26 to mark posts as we read the forum, and get them shifted off the main page.
Of course, this could be something open to abuse, and might not work as intended, and all it would need is 3 new members to run
riot across the whole place, flagging everything, but just a thought !
Looks like there are a couple left - 1 in the cool websites forum, and 1 in the Alf TV Appearances forum.
A member was spamming ? I panicked for a moment, and thought "uh-oh, wonder if that was me"
Not sure if it would work, but is there a way for the forum to hide posts that have been reported a certain amount of times ?
For example - if a post was flagged by 3 different users, then it would be moved to an area where an Admin could review it, this could
then allow myself, Adeline & AlfAlfa_26 to mark posts as we read the forum, and get them shifted off the main page.
Of course, this could be something open to abuse, and might not work as intended, and all it would need is 3 new members to run
riot across the whole place, flagging everything, but just a thought !
Looks like there are a couple left - 1 in the cool websites forum, and 1 in the Alf TV Appearances forum.
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Re: Recent Spam Problem
And the spammers are back...
As we say in Germany in a situation like this: Und täglich grüßt das Murmeltier...(And the groundhog greets again...)
(after the famous movie "Groundhog Day")
As we say in Germany in a situation like this: Und täglich grüßt das Murmeltier...(And the groundhog greets again...)
(after the famous movie "Groundhog Day")
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Re: Recent Spam Problem
Yep. I hoped that the software update that Admin mentioned in another thread was going to help, but apparently they found a way through. Back to the drawing board, I guess.
"Naaaah, that's too stupid...I'll do it anyway."
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Re: Recent Spam Problem
It all seems to be the same crap as well, and connected to sports in some way.
Minimum post count for starting threads might help, but also a thread for new members to ask questions, so they
don`t end up not being able to ask for help, or post genuine questions, due to restrictions to try and stop all this spam.
Minimum post count for starting threads might help, but also a thread for new members to ask questions, so they
don`t end up not being able to ask for help, or post genuine questions, due to restrictions to try and stop all this spam.
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Re: Recent Spam Problem
A small victory in the spam wars, as genuine posts from genuines posters, flood the board !
More of this please !
More of this please !
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Re: Recent Spam Problem
I was so glad when I opened the forum on Sunday to see that there were actual posts! It's great to see that some older members have returned to the board.
"Naaaah, that's too stupid...I'll do it anyway."
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Re: Recent Spam Problem
Agreed, it makes me very happy to see my name wiped off the recent posts feed at the top !
Keep it going everyone !
And the spammers appear to be trying to launch a comeback..
Keep it going everyone !
And the spammers appear to be trying to launch a comeback..
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Re: Recent Spam Problem
I also added a spam countermeasure that is available with phpBB. It's a simple Q&A (spell ALF backwards...so that should be simple for a real person). Hopefully this eliminates the final couple that make it through here and there.
ALF TV | The Official Unofficial ALF Fan Site!
http://www.alftv.com
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Re: Recent Spam Problem
Wait...I`ve got this...don`t tell me....it`s....FAL !
No, let me get my crayons and make sure I`ve got it right...now which tube did I store them in, that won`t destroy all life on Earth ?!
No, let me get my crayons and make sure I`ve got it right...now which tube did I store them in, that won`t destroy all life on Earth ?!
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Re: Recent Spam Problem
One of my all-time favourite scenes!Calmly Taken Flame wrote: ↑Sun Sep 22, 2024 12:31 pm No, let me get my crayons and make sure I`ve got it right...now which tube did I store them in, that won`t destroy all life on Earth ?!
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Re: Recent Spam Problem
And mine !AlfAlfa_26 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2024 9:32 amOne of my all-time favourite scenes!Calmly Taken Flame wrote: ↑Sun Sep 22, 2024 12:31 pm No, let me get my crayons and make sure I`ve got it right...now which tube did I store them in, that won`t destroy all life on Earth ?!
When I got the DVD`s, and watched it for the first time in over 30 years, that was the first scene that made me pause the DVD !
I almost choked when he said it, and laughed so hard, I had to stop the episode, and calm down for a little while, before continuing !
And even now, if I hear in my head "No wait, those are my crayons" it still makes me laugh !
Wonder who came up with that line ? Was it the writer, or did Paul add it in there ?