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MSE_Martin
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I know there's been discussion about whether the spam button is effective or not - but often that's because its the threads that stay you see not the ones that go.
So far since we launched it - 430 threads have been deleted by use of the spam function.
It works by deleting a post after a number of forum users have reported it (and its then sent to abuse to double check it really is spam). We have just lowered the threshold slightly which should help get rid of them a little quicker.
Thanks to all the spam clickers for helping keep the forum clean
Martin
PS I know some people are worried that deleted threads still appear in the "last post" section - that's just the way the softwares built - you wont be allowed to click through to it - and it will go as soon as someone posts another thread.
So far since we launched it - 430 threads have been deleted by use of the spam function.
It works by deleting a post after a number of forum users have reported it (and its then sent to abuse to double check it really is spam). We have just lowered the threshold slightly which should help get rid of them a little quicker.
Thanks to all the spam clickers for helping keep the forum clean
Martin
PS I know some people are worried that deleted threads still appear in the "last post" section - that's just the way the softwares built - you wont be allowed to click through to it - and it will go as soon as someone posts another thread.
Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
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Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.
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As you say, if it is working well you don't tend to see the evidence.
But I have noticed that a lot of spam is getting "zapped" on my boards very quickly by the users, well before the MSE team or anyone else has a chance. On some of the slower boards the effectiveness may not be as great, but I'm sure it is still helping.Free/impartial debt advice: National Debtline | StepChange Debt Charity | Find your local CAB
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I think I might have posted on or reported or clicked the spam button more than 430 threads since the spam button was intrudced
I did 4 this morning:rolleyes:
Some boards don't have the spam button PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBT NERD #869
DFD 5/1/16Numpty,Not sure why but I'm crying
. Of all the peeps on this board you're the kindest & most supportive of all & I'm :mad: & 
for you all at the same time . Wish I was there to give you a big :grouphug: & emergency hobnobs
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Any response to this issue?Something else that's very annoying is the 'Abuse' button that has a 'mailto:' link. Most people these days use webmail accounts like hotmail/yahoo mail, so it is pointless having an abuse button that simply opens up Outlook Express which isn't set up for anything. Can't the abuse button be like the Spam button, i.e. web-based, without having to send an email?poppy100
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I admit that now if I see any spam I just type 'the post above is spam, please click the spam button on the above (or numbered) post to report it' and it worked on that one. Then I deleted my post once the spam post had gone. It seems to be the only way forward as otherwise it is ignored and assumed that someone else has reported it.
BUT, without this I still cannot see the point in it. I've 'reported' a few times as it just seems easier and more effective.0 -
Some boards don't have the spam button
Which ones? All should have it?Any response to this issue?
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Something else that's very annoying is the 'Abuse' button that has a 'mailto:' link. Most people these days use webmail accounts like hotmail/yahoo mail, so it is pointless having an abuse button that simply opens up Outlook Express which isn't set up for anything. Can't the abuse button be like the Spam button, i.e. web-based, without having to send an email?
Yep its the PS to my first post.BUT, without this I still cannot see the point in it. I've 'reported' a few times as it just seems easier and more effective.
We do not have 24 hour abuse coverage -the spam button is a 24 hour function -it has MASSIVELY reduced the amount of spam on the boards - of course it hasn't solved all of it - but the result is very impressive and it means that spam can be user controlled. It should be slightly more efficient now we've lowered the posting threshold too
Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.Don't miss out on urgent MoneySaving, get my weekly e-mail at www.moneysavingexpert.com/tips.Debt-Free Wannabee Official Nerd Club: (Honorary) Members number 0000 -
I agree with that!mountainchrisriver wrote: »Its a shame you can't press the spam button for individual posts within a thread...Signature removed for peace of mind0 -
mountainchrisriver wrote: »Its a shame you can't press the spam button for individual posts within a thread...
I always post and tell people to press the 'abuse' button on the thread to report a spam post. I uess they would start looking when they get lots of abuse reports about the same post.0 -
Numpty_Monkey wrote: »Some boards don't have the spam buttonMSE_Martin wrote: »Which ones? All should have it?
The Money Savers Arms boards and Forum Policy & Rules Discussion don't.
At least for me anyway. Free/impartial debt advice: National Debtline | StepChange Debt Charity | Find your local CAB
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I am glad the threshold has been reduced, a lot of threads do remain for many hours even though they get viewed a lot, because people dont click spam button for whatever reason
Still its been a good success because at least some posts have gone that would otherwise remain, some forums are better are getting removed quickly like freebie forum0 -
I just joined tonight but I dont have a spam button I seen a spam post in discount forum
Have I got to be a member for a few days to get it?0
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