How do we stop them? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Estelyn Telcontar · 07-09-2009, 04:04 AM

We already have the built-in anti-spam barrier when registering, but apparently spam bots get more sophisticated all the time. Don't worry; there are always mods and admins looking in throughout the day, though not constantly, depending on the time zones. We get rid of spammers ASAP.

Morthoron · 07-09-2009, 05:23 AM

Perhaps we can construct a Downer spambot that automatically goes to the spammer's site, but does nothing but offer Tolkien quotes in Chinese.

Nessa Telrunya · 07-09-2009, 07:21 AM

Well, I am a relatively new member and I post a great deal, but I try to say something worthwhile.

People are trying to sell stuff?

Inziladun · 07-09-2009, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Nessa Telrunya

Well, I am a relatively new member and I post a great deal, but I try to say something worthwhile.

People are trying to sell stuff?

Yes. Usually it seems to be 'new in the box' (ie- probably stolen) electronic items such as I-PODS and cell phones, but I've seen a few new wrinkles lately.

Nessa Telrunya · 07-09-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

Yes. Usually it seems to be 'new in the box' (ie- probably stolen) electronic items such as I-PODS and cell phones, but I've seen a few new wrinkles lately.

What do electronics have to do with Tolkien? I don't see how they could justify putting ads like that in any forum category.

Yay! 100th post!!!!

Inziladun · 07-09-2009, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Nessa Telrunya

What do electronics have to do with Tolkien? I don't see how they could justify putting ads like that in any forum category.

There is no justification, but they don't care about violating forum rules. Their sole purpose is to make a few posts and hope to drum up a bit of business.

Rikae · 07-09-2009, 10:01 AM

Neg-repping them with a string of insults doesn't really help, but it's quite satisfying.

I'm curious about the lower levels in the new rep system....

07-09-2009, 04:04 AM	#1
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	We already have the built-in anti-spam barrier when registering, but apparently spam bots get more sophisticated all the time. Don't worry; there are always mods and admins looking in throughout the day, though not constantly, depending on the time zones. We get rid of spammers ASAP. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

07-09-2009, 05:23 AM	#2
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,515	Perhaps we can construct a Downer spambot that automatically goes to the spammer's site, but does nothing but offer Tolkien quotes in Chinese. __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision.

07-09-2009, 07:21 AM	#3
Nessa Telrunya Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: In a paper bag Posts: 396	Well, I am a relatively new member and I post a great deal, but I try to say something worthwhile. People are trying to sell stuff? __________________ Joined together wrote our names upon the page Seven times alliance our loyalties we gave

07-09-2009, 10:01 AM	#7
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	Neg-repping them with a string of insults doesn't really help, but it's quite satisfying. I'm curious about the lower levels in the new rep system....