Hey MastaBemSoo

Jim_ · 2006-08-13, 06:48 PM

Fatman_do Wrote:There has been over 15 threads removed since spam cops have been added.

I understand what you guys are up against, and youâre all doing a great job of deleting spam. Even when some of the replies are the best reading on the forum! Big Grin

But warning new users before theyâve done anything wrong is risky business because no one wants to be greeted like that.

Jim_ · 2006-08-13, 06:52 PM

sub Wrote:Most of the spam in the past I've permanently deleted, so even you guys dont see it.

Thatâs a shame.
I was hoping all the replies could be archived on the wiki someday.
Maybe you could allow one non-offensive spam post a week, just for the comedy factor? Smile

ShiningDragon · 2006-08-13, 06:56 PM

Jim_ Wrote:Thatâs a shame.
I was hoping all the replies could be archived on the wiki someday.
Maybe you could allow one non-offensive spam post a week, just for the comedy factor?

I think there are enough Fun-Sites outside GBPVR.com, so that we not really need something like this.

Fatman_do · (This post was last modified: 2006-08-13, 07:20 PM by Fatman_do.)

Jim_ Wrote:I understand what you guys are up against, and you’re all doing a great job of deleting spam. Even when some of the replies are the best reading on the forum!
But warning new users before they’ve done anything wrong is risky business because no one wants to be greeted like that.

Sure, nobody wants to be greeted like that, but this new person just "happened" to be following the same exact pattern that several other new members that spammed that same thread had just done.

Most new users don't start a new thread in the general discussion thread, they usually are looking for support or post in another thread. I don't recall ever seeing a 1st post by a non-spammer there. It was a valid warning to anyone. If they were not going to spam, then it doesn't effect them.

That may sound harsh, but I doubt it was a casual new member. If it was, then I apologise for my tone. Here is what I saw last night when I made my post. What do you think? Remeber, I saw a new thread being created by this new member for over five minutes.

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Fatman_do · 2006-08-13, 08:22 PM

I am betting 100:1 that new member "Order tramadol online" will spam. Smile

McBainUK · 2006-08-13, 08:30 PM

Fatman_do Wrote:I am betting 100:1 that new member "Order tramadol online" will spam.

Ha, nice call Smile

Icronic thing is, "tramadol" is a drug for pain relief...

elite · 2006-08-13, 08:32 PM

You're probably right Big Grin

- However I think the great thing about these boards is how well newbies are treated - Would be Sad

to get it wrong...

Fatman_do · 2006-08-13, 08:43 PM

I will edit my first post. I checked his last activity and it was a few minutes BEFORE I posted so I obviously didn't scare him off.

McBainUK · 2006-08-13, 08:47 PM

elite Wrote:However I think the great thing about these boards is how well newbies are treated

Agree, probably best to just delete spam posts as and when required. And if you piss one spammer off he might bring his buddies next time...

elite · 2006-08-13, 08:48 PM

Don't worry man - I'm sure you made the right call anyway Smile