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Alastor Moody
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 Posted: September 9, 2008 2:21 pm Post subject: Report Spam Thread |
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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 reply to spam topics/posts.
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homer15
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does using the report button do anything?
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Alastor Moody
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| Posted: September 9, 2008 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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This only alerts the Administrators, which simply in our case is not fast enough.
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homer15
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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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how tough am i? well, i'll have you know i stubbed my toe last week (while watering my spice garden), and i only cried for 20 minutes!
wanna kill people with little remorse? play mafia!
http://mafiacentral.phpbb3now.com/
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Alastor Moody
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| Posted: September 9, 2008 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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There is no way with phpbb 2.0.
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homer15
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| Posted: September 9, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject: |
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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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how tough am i? well, i'll have you know i stubbed my toe last week (while watering my spice garden), and i only cried for 20 minutes!
wanna kill people with little remorse? play mafia!
http://mafiacentral.phpbb3now.com/
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GinnyX
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| Posted: September 9, 2008 2:56 pm Post subject: |
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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. |
This feature is in place because sometimes users need to get in touch with us if they are having issues logging in.
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homer15
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| Posted: September 9, 2008 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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can guests post in any forum, or just one particular forum?
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how tough am i? well, i'll have you know i stubbed my toe last week (while watering my spice garden), and i only cried for 20 minutes!
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http://mafiacentral.phpbb3now.com/
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GinnyX
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| homer15 wrote: |
| can guests post in any forum, or just one particular forum? |
Just this one.
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homer15
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| Posted: September 9, 2008 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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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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how tough am i? well, i'll have you know i stubbed my toe last week (while watering my spice garden), and i only cried for 20 minutes!
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Alastor Moody
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| Posted: September 9, 2008 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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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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The spam is back in the Rank Selection thread, this time from Uttnqxkpr.
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| Posted: September 10, 2008 10:23 am Post subject: |
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| The spam is back in the Rank Selection thread, this time from Uttnqxkpr. |
Thank you very much. For the future, please note that you do not need to report spam that occurs in the Help section due to the fact that this is a high priority section for us. We appreciate all spam reports, though. 
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| Yasmine wrote: |
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Thank you!
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dan2008 is spamming the Computers forum.
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Alastor Moody
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| Posted: September 20, 2008 11:26 am Post subject: |
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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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| Posted: September 20, 2008 11:28 am Post subject: |
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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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| Posted: September 20, 2008 11:32 am Post subject: |
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Threat has been terminated.
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ok good
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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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Alastor Moody
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Whatever it was, it has been deleted.
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spam bot
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