Are new Downers getting blocked? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Inziladun · 05-11-2020, 10:07 AM

I remember well the constant war with the spammers, some of whom would merely copy/paste from other posts to "prove" their legitimacy, while peppering useless or dangerous hyperlinks everywhere. I certainly wouldn't want that again.

Maybe some sort of probationary period, where new members could comment on existing threads and posts, but couldn't immediately start their own? That would still leave it somewhat open to the bots, but maybe also asking a "deeper" Tolkien question on registration would help.

Formendacil · 05-11-2020, 12:52 PM

I assume that promoting new admins wouldn't help with this specific issue? Not that a site this sleepy *needs* more admins, but if it's a manpower issue, perhaps it's time for the first new "Steward of Cardolan" in a generation?

Morthoron · 05-11-2020, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Formendacil

I assume that promoting new admins wouldn't help with this specific issue? Not that a site this sleepy *needs* more admins, but if it's a manpower issue, perhaps it's time for the first new "Steward of Cardolan" in a generation?

I agree. I would volunteer; unfortunately, that would truly be the case of the cure being worse than the disease.

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 07-19-2020, 07:59 PM

I have removed new user moderation but strengthened the application process to weed out the bots and spammers. It seems to be working for the moment. Let's see how long it takes for a determined maggot to wriggle its way into the barrow.

Inziladun · 07-20-2020, 04:23 PM

Good deal. To the Fire with them!

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 07-22-2020, 05:29 AM

You may have noticed a couple of dirty orclings that slipped through because of a hole I left in the hedge, but I've patched it. Let's see if it holds.

Galadriel55 · 07-22-2020, 09:30 AM

Even the blasting fire of Orthanc is of no use with watchful men to defend the keep.

But let's hope there won't be much need of defending.

05-11-2020, 10:07 AM	#1
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	I remember well the constant war with the spammers, some of whom would merely copy/paste from other posts to "prove" their legitimacy, while peppering useless or dangerous hyperlinks everywhere. I certainly wouldn't want that again. Maybe some sort of probationary period, where new members could comment on existing threads and posts, but couldn't immediately start their own? That would still leave it somewhat open to the bots, but maybe also asking a "deeper" Tolkien question on registration would help. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

05-11-2020, 12:52 PM	#2
Formendacil Dead Serious Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perched on Thangorodrim's towers. Posts: 3,328	I assume that promoting new admins wouldn't help with this specific issue? Not that a site this sleepy needs more admins, but if it's a manpower issue, perhaps it's time for the first new "Steward of Cardolan" in a generation? __________________ I prefer history, true or feigned.

07-19-2020, 07:59 PM	#4
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	Moderation removed I have removed new user moderation but strengthened the application process to weed out the bots and spammers. It seems to be working for the moment. Let's see how long it takes for a determined maggot to wriggle its way into the barrow. __________________ The Barrow-Wight

07-20-2020, 04:23 PM	#5
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	Good deal. To the Fire with them! __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

07-22-2020, 05:29 AM	#6
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	Sting is glowing! You may have noticed a couple of dirty orclings that slipped through because of a hole I left in the hedge, but I've patched it. Let's see if it holds. __________________ The Barrow-Wight

07-22-2020, 09:30 AM	#7
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,515	Even the blasting fire of Orthanc is of no use with watchful men to defend the keep. But let's hope there won't be much need of defending. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera