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Posts: 14997 · Posted: September 9, 2008 2:21 pm Post subject: Report Spam Thread

There was an error regarding the forums database deletion methods late last night resulting in the removal of this thread. I am simply re-creating it. Same concept. If you see any spam posts/topics post the links here and/or PM a staff member who is online at the time. Also, remember to NEVER replay to spam topics/posts.
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Isn't it funny, you hear a phone ring, and it could be anybody, but a ringing phone has to be answered, doesn't it.

Posts: 223 · Joined: Sep 5, 2008 Location: california, usa Posts: 223

does using the report button do anything?
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Posts: 14997 · Posted: September 9, 2008 2:28 pm Post subject:

This only alerts the Administrators, which simply in our case is not fast enough.
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Isn't it funny, you hear a phone ring, and it could be anybody, but a ringing phone has to be answered, doesn't it.

Posts: 223 · Joined: Sep 5, 2008 Location: california, usa Posts: 223

can't moderators be added to those alerts as well? it's been a while since i've owned a phpbb2 site, but i think that's possible.

also, what kind of antispam tactics are in place? i know there are a lot of modifications that can be installed that would stop most of this stuff.
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if peeing your pants is cool, consider me miles davis!

wanna kill people with little remorse? play mafia!
http://mafiacentral.phpbb3now.com/

Posts: 14997 · Posted: September 9, 2008 2:38 pm Post subject:

There is no way with phpbb 2.0.
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Isn't it funny, you hear a phone ring, and it could be anybody, but a ringing phone has to be answered, doesn't it.

Posts: 223 · Joined: Sep 5, 2008 Location: california, usa Posts: 223

why are guests allowed to posts? that is a major opening for spam right there.

also, i know there is a mod that does not allow a user to post a url unless the have been a member for a few days or they have a certain number of posts (whichever comes first).
http://www.phpbb.com/mods/db/index.php?i=misc&mode=display&contrib_id=1649

that would help eliminate some problems as well.
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if peeing your pants is cool, consider me miles davis!

wanna kill people with little remorse? play mafia!
http://mafiacentral.phpbb3now.com/

Posts: 25604 · Posted: September 9, 2008 2:56 pm Post subject:

Posts: 223 · Joined: Sep 5, 2008 Location: california, usa Posts: 223

can guests post in any forum, or just one particular forum?
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if peeing your pants is cool, consider me miles davis!

wanna kill people with little remorse? play mafia!
http://mafiacentral.phpbb3now.com/

Posts: 25604 · Posted: September 9, 2008 3:01 pm Post subject:

Posts: 223 · Joined: Sep 5, 2008 Location: california, usa Posts: 223

ok, that's good. maybe some kind of captcha or human test would be good for guest posts. or guest posts need to be approved by a mod.
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if peeing your pants is cool, consider me miles davis!

wanna kill people with little remorse? play mafia!
http://mafiacentral.phpbb3now.com/

Posts: 14997 · Posted: September 9, 2008 3:05 pm Post subject:

homer15, we have our security in order. We appreciate your concern regarding the forums. If you have any other suggestions, questions or concerns send an email to webmaster@potterforums.com
Please however take this conversation else where, this is for reporting purposes only.
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Isn't it funny, you hear a phone ring, and it could be anybody, but a ringing phone has to be answered, doesn't it.

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The spam is back in the Rank Selection thread, this time from Uttnqxkpr.
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Posts: 25604 · Posted: September 10, 2008 10:23 am Post subject:

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ning1101

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Posts: 25604 · Posted: September 15, 2008 3:35 pm Post subject:

Posts: 18239 · Joined: Oct 31, 2007 Location: Forum Games Posts: 18239

dan2008 is spamming the Computers forum.
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Posts: 14997 · Posted: September 20, 2008 11:26 am Post subject:

We have a live Malware situation. Do not click any links provided by The Human. This is known Spyware and Trojan infected sites.
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Isn't it funny, you hear a phone ring, and it could be anybody, but a ringing phone has to be answered, doesn't it.

Posts: 4287 · Joined: Mar 1, 2008 Location: in La La Land =] Posts: 4287

he just sent me a PM - the human that is asking me out.
just sent another one, this time, asking me to click on his 'myspace'
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Posts: 14997 · Posted: September 20, 2008 11:32 am Post subject:

Threat has been terminated.
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Isn't it funny, you hear a phone ring, and it could be anybody, but a ringing phone has to be answered, doesn't it.

Posts: 4287 · Joined: Mar 1, 2008 Location: in La La Land =] Posts: 4287

ok good
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Posts: 25604 · Posted: September 20, 2008 12:11 pm Post subject:

I would just like to remind everyone, once again, do not reply to spam! This includes spam in your inbox, especially if there is a link involved. And for the love of Ceiling Cat, do not click on the link, please!
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