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Outrun · 01-05-2008, 07:20 AM

There's too much spam on this site! Isn't there a hack or two to keep this from happening?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-05-2008, 10:53 AM

This is definitely an odd occurrance. Anybody who's been here a while can tell you that we get the occasional spam...but I've never seen that much before.

*TAG UR IT* · 01-05-2008, 11:44 AM

Yeah...we usually don't get that much spam. The most important thing is to ban the new spammer before they get to make umpteen threads. If not, there's just that much work for us to take care of.

On a side note, whenever ya'll see those spam threads, please report the post on that little exclamation red/white triangle thing underneath the users info. That lets us know we need to fix something or take a look at someones post. It gets us there that much quicker so you don't have to read all the spam. Thanks again, guys.

Outrun · 01-05-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Yeah...we usually don't get that much spam. The most important thing is to ban the new spammer before they get to make umpteen threads. If not, there's just that much work for us to take care of.

On a side note, whenever ya'll see those spam threads, please report the post on that little exclamation red/white triangle thing underneath the users info. That lets us know we need to fix something or take a look at someones post. It gets us there that much quicker so you don't have to read all the spam. Thanks again, guys.

Yep, I had fun doing that this morning.

stovt001 · 01-05-2008, 10:45 PM

Well, I do have to say you guys do a much better job at catching and taking care of spam than most moderators at other sites, so I want to thank you for your diligence. Yes, I think this is just a random upswing, as we usually see very little spam around here. Sometimes though when one finds you, you just get flooded for a while, then they all move on. I know I'll have days where I'll get 50 spam messages on myspace, and then a few days later I have no spam for another 6 months.

*DGthe3* · 01-06-2008, 12:49 AM

typically i find 1 spammer a month or so here and report him after 2 or 3 threads

*TAG UR IT* · 01-06-2008, 03:03 AM

There really isn't that much spam here. Most of it is deleted before anyone even knows it was here.

I don't think there could be any more filters one could install to keep out the spam either. In order to sign up on the site, you need to be able to read that code in the box, type it in, and sign up. I don't see how a bot could do that to post up spam. Anyone finding the site can simply join up and do the same.

Pencil.Fight · 01-07-2008, 01:18 PM

Yeah, I've never noticed a single spam message on this site. That's one of the things I like about this forum (other than the topic

) It's very clean!

*The_Blur* · 01-07-2008, 03:11 PM

I agree. This site is unbelievably clean. It's good to see so many constructive members. Keep up the good work!

*GTAHVIT* · 01-07-2008, 03:58 PM

I'm still pretty new here but I've never seen spam. Well Done Mods!!

stovt001 · 01-07-2008, 07:46 PM

Yeah, to also commend the legit membership, there is remarkably little in-fighting and flaming here. There are some disagreements that flare up every now and then, but nothing compared to other sites. You guys are the best!

Outrun · 01-07-2008, 09:25 PM

and another thread to add: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...7915#post37915

*GTAHVIT* · 01-07-2008, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outrun

and another thread to add: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...7915#post37915

I sent the alert to the Mods.

Would it be appropriate to hammer the posted email address for this knuclehead?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-07-2008, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtahvit

Would it be appropriate to hammer the posted email address for this knuclehead?

No... at best, it'd be a waste of your energy typing it up. 's not gonna stop the rest from logging on.

And if you notice....

It's gone.

btw, thanks for the compliments everybody. It's nice to know that folks like it around here.

01-05-2008, 07:20 AM	#1
Outrun Drives: ... Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WI Posts: 175	Spam! There's too much spam on this site! Isn't there a hack or two to keep this from happening?

01-05-2008, 10:53 AM	#2
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	This is definitely an odd occurrance. Anybody who's been here a while can tell you that we get the occasional spam...but I've never seen that much before. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

01-06-2008, 12:49 AM	#6
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	typically i find 1 spammer a month or so here and report him after 2 or 3 threads __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

01-07-2008, 03:11 PM	#9
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	I agree. This site is unbelievably clean. It's good to see so many constructive members. Keep up the good work! __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

01-07-2008, 03:58 PM	#10
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	I'm still pretty new here but I've never seen spam. Well Done Mods!! __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

01-05-2008, 11:44 AM	#3
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Yeah...we usually don't get that much spam. The most important thing is to ban the new spammer before they get to make umpteen threads. If not, there's just that much work for us to take care of. On a side note, whenever ya'll see those spam threads, please report the post on that little exclamation red/white triangle thing underneath the users info. That lets us know we need to fix something or take a look at someones post. It gets us there that much quicker so you don't have to read all the spam. Thanks again, guys.

01-05-2008, 10:45 PM	#5
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Well, I do have to say you guys do a much better job at catching and taking care of spam than most moderators at other sites, so I want to thank you for your diligence. Yes, I think this is just a random upswing, as we usually see very little spam around here. Sometimes though when one finds you, you just get flooded for a while, then they all move on. I know I'll have days where I'll get 50 spam messages on myspace, and then a few days later I have no spam for another 6 months.

01-06-2008, 03:03 AM	#7
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	There really isn't that much spam here. Most of it is deleted before anyone even knows it was here. I don't think there could be any more filters one could install to keep out the spam either. In order to sign up on the site, you need to be able to read that code in the box, type it in, and sign up. I don't see how a bot could do that to post up spam. Anyone finding the site can simply join up and do the same.

01-07-2008, 07:46 PM	#11
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Yeah, to also commend the legit membership, there is remarkably little in-fighting and flaming here. There are some disagreements that flare up every now and then, but nothing compared to other sites. You guys are the best!

01-07-2008, 09:25 PM	#12
Outrun Drives: ... Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WI Posts: 175	and another thread to add: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...7915#post37915