Spambots - an apology

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and.why.not

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and.why.not

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walesrob

I gave up on MSE forums this morning, again, more and more spam.

and.why.not

Yes, this is getting ridiculous.

Another kitchen spammer:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/member.php?u=2425560

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Credit Cards board:
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Former_MSE_Andrea

Thanks everyone.

The techies are aware of this morning's spam and will look at doing something in time for tomorrow in addition to the long-term project they're working on.

No promises as there's a lot to catch up on after the Bank Holiday but we'll do our best.

Feral_Moon

More empty promises!

forgotmyname

Restrict the number of posts for new members? If a new members post is marked as spam then instantly block them from further posts and just as important remove their posts so they do not clog up the forum?

I commented previously that I followed brand new members signing up and spamming like mad some time ago. but after reporting 20+ posts per name and nothing happens it seems pointless bothering.

Feral_Moon

forgotmyname wrote: »

Restrict the number of posts for new members? If a new members post is marked as spam then instantly block them from further posts and just as important remove their posts so they do not clog up the forum?

I commented previously that I followed brand new members signing up and spamming like mad some time ago. but after reporting 20+ posts per name and nothing happens it seems pointless bothering.

Back in day we used to get the odd few spam posts which loyal members posted so the IT team took care of them.

But now they are just taking extreme advantage of generous but unpaid board guides, and forum members, to keep reporting and deleting, thus saving money in using the appropriate software which will end this problem once and for all.