Freebird Posted July 25, 2019 Share #1 Posted July 25, 2019 Folks, in case you haven't noticed, we are being attacked by spam today. I started deleting them early this morning and have deleted literally dozens of users today. I have reset things so that I have to approve members before they can post. I did that because of a large number of pornographic posts that new members were posting. So for now, anytime somebody registers, they will not be able to post until I approve them. I'm probably going to turn off the "Welcome" messages also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted July 25, 2019 Share #2 Posted July 25, 2019 I have noticed a few in the past couple weeks. You do what you feel necessary, since you are the boss. :icon_lurker: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venturesome Posted July 25, 2019 Share #3 Posted July 25, 2019 Yep, I noticed the strange names and addresses this morning. Its hard to imagine the motivation of such jerks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted July 25, 2019 Yes, we've had 59 new users register today and only 2 of them were legit. I usually get.a couple per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbaker.vet Posted July 25, 2019 Share #5 Posted July 25, 2019 You handle it Brother! No business of that mess on here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted July 25, 2019 Share #6 Posted July 25, 2019 I got one just now offering "services" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseyJ955 Posted July 26, 2019 Share #7 Posted July 26, 2019 I saw a few handles on my morning read that I knew would be a wave of spam. They just cant help themselves I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted July 26, 2019 Share #8 Posted July 26, 2019 Mentally and morally deficient sub humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted July 26, 2019 Share #9 Posted July 26, 2019 Too bad the spammers don't pay the membership fee ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snyper316 Posted July 26, 2019 Share #10 Posted July 26, 2019 Too bad the spammers don't pay the membership fee ! Yeah that ain't no joke. I may be one of them that came back today. I took a Short Hiades just been busy. But i couldnt even see where i was quoted or anything till i paid my membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted July 26, 2019 Share #11 Posted July 26, 2019 I have not noticed any yet and hope I never do. This spam is getting to be real anoying at work we have had to take training seasion on detecting and avoiding getting traped by hackeers. These internet terroists can cause major issues and sadly they are getting better at it all the time. Never fails how good things always have to be ruined by someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drews Posted July 26, 2019 Share #12 Posted July 26, 2019 maybe no more free trial would that hurt the future of venture riders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpate4home Posted July 26, 2019 Share #13 Posted July 26, 2019 maybe no more free trial would that hurt the future of venture riders Unfortunately I believe it would hurt the site. Watching the stats there are many guests that visit. I myself am new to the site within the year. I monitored many sites as a visitor before I registered for this one. I was on a small forum that basically just phased out after implementing a 'no free "visitors"' viewpoint. I've gotta say though that it worked out for me as this site is a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drews Posted July 26, 2019 Share #14 Posted July 26, 2019 what can we do to help stop this problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baylensman Posted July 26, 2019 Share #15 Posted July 26, 2019 Didn't we go thru this a few years back? I thought we changed the posting rules in the classified section and some others. Could just be old guy faully memory too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share #16 Posted July 26, 2019 Yea, we went through something but this is different. They are just registering and hiding little hints to their products in their registrations. Most of them never even confirm their email addresses. I'm working on figuring out a solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted July 27, 2019 Share #17 Posted July 27, 2019 Yea, we went through something but this is different. They are just registering and hiding little hints to their products in their registrations. Most of them never even confirm their email addresses. I'm working on figuring out a solution. Here's another one Don.... Haleymok. I think you hit the nail. Remove the auto Welcome, and pre-approve any trial memberships... After a while they'll prpbably go away.... Hopefully... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted July 27, 2019 Share #18 Posted July 27, 2019 I know I have probably been a PIA on a couple registrations. But when I see something that looks odd, I usually try to give you a heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share #19 Posted July 27, 2019 I know I have probably been a PIA on a couple registrations. But when I see something that looks odd, I usually try to give you a heads up. Not at all. It is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share #20 Posted July 27, 2019 Just for the record, we have had 567 spammers try to join over the last 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted July 27, 2019 Share #21 Posted July 27, 2019 VR must be on the world wide spammers network to get that many, IMHO. Must keep you busy sorting through it all. Thanks for doing what you do, Don. It is obviously a labor of love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drews Posted July 27, 2019 Share #22 Posted July 27, 2019 Thanks Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRIDR Posted July 28, 2019 Share #23 Posted July 28, 2019 Migawd Don, 567 posts to wade through??? Hang in there Babe, wish we could do something to help!! Hugs, WRIDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share #24 Posted July 28, 2019 As of this morning, the count is 813 spammers over the last 30 hours. I am continuing to try various solutions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Posted July 28, 2019 Share #25 Posted July 28, 2019 I've been away most of the weekend just looking at the new posts and bottom right hand corner, a 1"sg. logal in the shape of a grey & blue arrow saying "Privacy-Terms" it seem to be baiting for a click.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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