Dealing with Spammers - FYI - Orchid Board

Marty · #1 06-06-2007, 09:58 AM

We haven't had spammers on board for a while. Most of the automated spamming techniques that they use these days currently don't work too well on our version of software, nevertheless, there's nothing we can do when a human spammer comes in and makes a garbage post.

Fortunately we have the infraction system. ScottMcC spotted a junk/spam post and gave the user posting it a Spam infraction, which automatically bans the user and prevents them from posting again. When that happens, a post is automatically made in the moderator (private) forum and mods are alerted about the junk.

Great job Scott ! Thanks.

cb977 · #2 06-06-2007, 10:44 AM

Way to go, Scott! Thanks

ScottMcC · #3 06-06-2007, 11:10 AM

aww shucks

I'm just glad the system works! I just hope this isn't the beginning of a trend...

Lagoon · #4 06-06-2007, 12:13 PM

Go gett'em Scott, You kick butt

Ross · #5 06-06-2007, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottMcC

aww shucks

I'm just glad the system works! I just hope this isn't the beginning of a trend...

Me too. Combo of great software, great mods (and admin

) and observant members keep this place pretty enjoyable. Way to go.

Tindomul · #6 06-06-2007, 01:14 PM

Agreed, thanks for the help Scott. Between all of us, we only got 5 mice to click these spammers away. Theres bound to be one that gets away....for a short time.