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

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....

Mithalwen · 07-09-2009, 10:40 AM

Oh yes I do that too ....

Though since the system has been reset it doesn't catapult them quite so far down... of course I also report them at the same time...

07-09-2009, 05:23 AM	#1
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	#2
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, 10:40 AM	#7
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Oh yes I do that too .... Though since the system has been reset it doesn't catapult them quite so far down... of course I also report them at the same time... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

07-09-2009, 10:01 AM	#6
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....