Freebird Posted December 1, 2011 Share #1 Posted December 1, 2011 I don't know if it is because of the shopping season or what but I am getting slammed with spammers trying to join the forum. I typically block about 4 or 5 a week but right now, I'm intercepting about 20 per day. They try to create bogus accounts, mostly using Gmail and a few Yahoo. I have a system in place that looks at several variables and automatically places suspect requests to join into a moderation hold. I then have to check them and determine if they are legit or spammers. It's not a bit deal but there are just a LOT lately. I hope that none slip through the cracks but if so, I will delete them as soon as I see them posting any trash. Please know that even if one slips through, they have no access to your email addresses or other personal information unless you have actually posted it. The members list and etc. are restricted to supporting members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted December 1, 2011 Share #2 Posted December 1, 2011 Thanks Boss!! When do you sleep?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted December 1, 2011 Share #3 Posted December 1, 2011 Maybe you should let them in. They may like the place and become bikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utadventure Posted December 1, 2011 Share #4 Posted December 1, 2011 As always.....you're awesome! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted December 1, 2011 Share #5 Posted December 1, 2011 There are automated programs now that try to create accounts. aka spambots.. They've gotten sophisticated enough that if 2 or more of them get in from the same source, they will post and answer each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill in mn Posted December 1, 2011 Share #6 Posted December 1, 2011 Thanks for keeping watch . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted December 1, 2011 Share #7 Posted December 1, 2011 There are automated programs now that try to create accounts. aka spambots.. They've gotten sophisticated enough that if 2 or more of them get in from the same source, they will post and answer each other. so they are bots with intrapersonal communcation disorder ... LOL ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted December 1, 2011 Share #8 Posted December 1, 2011 but if you'll send $65 to some guy in nigeria you can start collecting $7000 every week. so far this week I've got about $8 million lump and $12 thou in weekly payments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted December 1, 2011 Share #9 Posted December 1, 2011 I like Spam and eggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted December 1, 2011 Share #10 Posted December 1, 2011 Freebird, How would you like to be notified if one does manage to register and post? Click the "Report Post" triangle? Send a PM to someone? Send someone an email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted December 2, 2011 Share #11 Posted December 2, 2011 eyes are open............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted December 2, 2011 Freebird, How would you like to be notified if one does manage to register and post? Click the "Report Post" triangle? Send a PM to someone? Send someone an email? Probably "report post" would be the best way. That way it will go to all the moderators and whoever gets it first can handle it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiCarl Posted December 2, 2011 Share #13 Posted December 2, 2011 I'm surprised that's all you get. A couple years ago I set up a forum for our STAR chapter. As soon as google found it I was getting 10 or more/day. I eventually disabled self registration all together. Now if someone wants an account they have to call me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted December 2, 2011 Share #14 Posted December 2, 2011 Geez Freebird..... what do you do in your spare time? Work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2011 Share #15 Posted December 2, 2011 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anwy2MPT5RE]Monty Python - Spam - YouTube[/ame] Sorry, just couldnt help myself........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted December 2, 2011 Share #16 Posted December 2, 2011 Gotta Love Monty Python!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted December 2, 2011 Share #17 Posted December 2, 2011 They haven't caught me yet,,,,,I'm still here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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