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Title: Inappropriate posts; spam
Post by: Larry on November 05, 2006, 05:19:10 PM

Krein,

I've been noticing more and more spam that somehow gets posted by 'new members' making their first post.

I suspect that automated bots can now register for some forums. It might be time to add another layer to the registration process, like having a field where people type type in as text what they see in a distorted image. Guess bots can't do that --- yet.  

Larry

Title: Inappropriate posts; spam
Post by: Krein on November 05, 2006, 05:30:59 PM

Yeah, it seems to be increasing.  I try to delete them as soon as I see them, but when I'm out (like this weekend, camping) they stick around for a while.

They aren't out of control -- yet.  But I'm going to see if there is anything like you describe that can be done.

Title: Inappropriate posts; spam
Post by: m38a1guy on November 06, 2006, 03:27:28 AM

It will get worse it always does, starts slow then they sell you site location and then it hits hards. :-(

Title: Inappropriate posts; spam
Post by: Larry on November 06, 2006, 05:56:00 AM

Quote (Krein @ Nov. 05 2006,7:30)

But I'm going to see if there is anything like you describe that can be done.

Krein, check out how this site does it:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/index.php