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

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...

mormegil · 07-09-2009, 10:53 AM

Also, when you report a post an e-mail is sent out to the pertinent admins and mods so that even if we are not hanging out on the Downs that day we see our e-mail and generally respond quickly to delete them.

I do wish to take this moment to thank those who do report them as it helps make my job easier.

Mithalwen · 07-09-2009, 11:48 AM

Interesting to know the behind the scenes stuff ... I had noticed that there could be a timelag between banning and sending to that abyss and thought it must depend on who was around.

Morsul the Dark · 10-06-2009, 10:40 AM

Evil spammers go away

07-09-2009, 10:40 AM	#4
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	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, 10:53 AM	#5
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	Also, when you report a post an e-mail is sent out to the pertinent admins and mods so that even if we are not hanging out on the Downs that day we see our e-mail and generally respond quickly to delete them. I do wish to take this moment to thank those who do report them as it helps make my job easier. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

07-09-2009, 11:48 AM	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	Interesting to know the behind the scenes stuff ... I had noticed that there could be a timelag between banning and sending to that abyss and thought it must depend on who was around. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

10-06-2009, 10:40 AM	#7
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	Evil spammers go away __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

07-09-2009, 10:01 AM	#3
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....