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Spam abuse #246853
04/10/12 09:41 AM
04/10/12 09:41 AM
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On the Water
P.M. Offline OP
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On the Water
Rick,
The spam lately has gotten out of control and has become a bit annoying. Any way to provide some relief?


Philip
USA #1006
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Re: Spam abuse [Re: P.M.] #246854
04/10/12 10:04 AM
04/10/12 10:04 AM
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Naples, FL
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+1

I guess the good thing is that most of this spam seems to all go under that "Drill" thread...


Jay

Re: Spam abuse [Re: waterbug_wpb] #246859
04/10/12 10:54 AM
04/10/12 10:54 AM
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Key Largo, FL and Put-in-Bay, ...
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I am working on it. At this point, I am manually deleting them usually with a day, if I am tied up on other projects.
However, I am trying to get UBB to offer a solution to the problem.
I don't think these are real people.
Rick


Rick White
Catsailor Magazine & OnLineMarineStore.com
www.onlinemarinestore.com
Re: Spam abuse [Re: RickWhite] #246863
04/10/12 12:35 PM
04/10/12 12:35 PM
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Alachua, FL
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Originally Posted by RickWhite
I am working on it. At this point, I am manually deleting them usually with a day, if I am tied up on other projects.
However, I am trying to get UBB to offer a solution to the problem.
I don't think these are real people.
Rick


Rick,

I use UBB for my forum and don't have any trouble at all. It isn't UBB.

What kind of screening do you have for new members?

I screen all mine personally before I approve them. It looks like you let everyone in who registers.


Jack Woehrle
Hobie Wave #100, Tiger Shark III
HCA-NA 5022-1
USSailing 654799E
Alachua FL/Put-In-Bay
Re: Spam abuse [Re: Mugrace72] #246865
04/10/12 12:58 PM
04/10/12 12:58 PM
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Naples, FL
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Originally Posted by Mugrace72
It looks like you let everyone in who registers.


Well, Duh! Why do you think I'm here? smile


Jay

Re: Spam abuse [Re: waterbug_wpb] #246866
04/10/12 01:05 PM
04/10/12 01:05 PM

M
MN3
Unregistered
MN3
Unregistered
M



Originally Posted by waterbug_wpb
Well, Duh! Why do you think I'm here? smile

AS Groucho said, "I DON'T WANT TO BELONG TO ANY CLUB THAT WILL ACCEPT PEOPLE LIKE ME AS A MEMBER"

Last edited by MN3; 04/10/12 01:05 PM.
Re: Spam abuse [Re: waterbug_wpb] #246871
04/10/12 01:42 PM
04/10/12 01:42 PM
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Alachua, FL
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Originally Posted by waterbug_wpb
Originally Posted by Mugrace72
It looks like you let everyone in who registers.


Well, Duh! Why do you think I'm here? smile


Perhaps you need some cleansing Rick grin


Jack Woehrle
Hobie Wave #100, Tiger Shark III
HCA-NA 5022-1
USSailing 654799E
Alachua FL/Put-In-Bay
Re: Spam abuse [Re: Mugrace72] #246874
04/10/12 02:05 PM
04/10/12 02:05 PM
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Naples, FL
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There are many of you who consider my personality somewhat "Bot"-like, anyway...


Jay

Re: Spam abuse [Re: Mugrace72] #246881
04/10/12 03:32 PM
04/10/12 03:32 PM
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Key Largo, FL and Put-in-Bay, ...
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Thanks, Jack. I went over all the registration admin and found what I needed. In order to register it gives you a random scrambled message you must put in the box.
I think that should do it.
Rick


Rick White
Catsailor Magazine & OnLineMarineStore.com
www.onlinemarinestore.com
Re: Spam abuse [Re: RickWhite] #246884
04/10/12 05:27 PM
04/10/12 05:27 PM
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Eastern NC, USA
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Dadgum Mummp - life must be pretty good if this registers on the "to do" list !?!? grin

Hope all is well in Dixie.


Tom
Re: Spam abuse [Re: P.M.] #246885
04/10/12 05:58 PM
04/10/12 05:58 PM
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P.M. Offline OP
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Hey Tom,
We miss you down here. Hope you have settled into your new world . . .
and get a boat will ya!


Philip
USA #1006
Re: Spam abuse [Re: P.M.] #246911
04/11/12 09:34 AM
04/11/12 09:34 AM
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,355
Key Largo, FL and Put-in-Bay, ...
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Hope you all will keep an eye out for spam, and email me if you see anymore. Hope I got it stopped.
Rick


Rick White
Catsailor Magazine & OnLineMarineStore.com
www.onlinemarinestore.com
Re: Spam abuse [Re: RickWhite] #246917
04/11/12 10:52 AM
04/11/12 10:52 AM
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,252
California
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I used a customized response required that virtually stopped spam registrations. Most of these people are foreigners from China and eastern block countries... they don't speak English, but can type in random letters. That won't stop them... tried that.

Ours requires an answer to a question like "what is your favorite hobby?" Duhh... sailing. Or where can you use a sailboat... water. What is the name of the website you are visiting?... Catsailor. You can add multiple answers that fit.

They can't seem answer these questions.

Next... moderate the first 1-2 posts of new users.


Hobie Cat Forums
Matt Miller
Hobie Cat Company
Re: Spam abuse [Re: mmiller] #246920
04/11/12 01:42 PM
04/11/12 01:42 PM
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Key Largo, FL and Put-in-Bay, ...
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Thanks, Matt.
Makes sense


Rick White
Catsailor Magazine & OnLineMarineStore.com
www.onlinemarinestore.com
Re: Spam abuse [Re: RickWhite] #246937
04/12/12 07:16 AM
04/12/12 07:16 AM
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Alachua, FL
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Originally Posted by RickWhite
Thanks, Jack. I went over all the registration admin and found what I needed. In order to register it gives you a random scrambled message you must put in the box.
I think that should do it.
Rick


How's that working for you Rick? smile


Jack Woehrle
Hobie Wave #100, Tiger Shark III
HCA-NA 5022-1
USSailing 654799E
Alachua FL/Put-In-Bay
Re: Spam abuse [Re: P.M.] #246940
04/12/12 10:43 AM
04/12/12 10:43 AM
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SE Pa. or Chesapeak Bay
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There are three more "SPAM" threads just this mornin' ....

1) # my right wedding dress.txt

2) Aspargus (Green Bean) orange Salad

3) From Aspargus to a perfect Brew in 7 steps

I've also noticed that these threads usually start w/ "9" views ... but "0" postes ....


Here's my question: What color is the blue ocean???

Last edited by HMurphey; 04/12/12 10:45 AM.
Re: Spam abuse [Re: P.M.] #246959
04/13/12 06:09 AM
04/13/12 06:09 AM
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Posts: 51
Richmond, Va
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Richmond, Va
Also 2346's post in "LED Trailer Wiring Problems" They just took Jake's post and inserted spam links.
and
"waht do you think about Juicy Outlet"

Last edited by soccerguy83; 04/13/12 06:11 AM.

Brian C.
H14
H16
Re: Spam abuse [Re: soccerguy83] #246978
04/13/12 11:52 AM
04/13/12 11:52 AM
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Naples, FL
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which juicy outlet?


Jay

Re: Spam abuse [Re: P.M.] #246981
04/13/12 12:01 PM
04/13/12 12:01 PM
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Northfield Mn
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Deep breath Karl. Show some restraint....


I'm boatless.
Re: Spam abuse [Re: P.M.] #246983
04/13/12 12:17 PM
04/13/12 12:17 PM
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Posts: 6,049
Sebring, Florida.
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hahaha! You guys are killing me!


Blade F16
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