Stopping the Junk - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Hammer · 05-19-2008

Well guys and gals,

I just sent ZFactor a PM regarding all the junk that has been showing up on our website recently. I don't know how this can be stopped, but I feel it's time to start requiring more info upon registration.

Anybody have any other ideas? I'd like to see a vote on this!!

ZZZZZR1 · 05-19-2008

ya it's this guy klmn607

10 posts and all bogus. I sent a PM to Z factor.

bobbyhi · 05-19-2008

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Well guys and gals,

I just sent ZFactor a PM regarding all the junk that has been showing up on our website recently. I don't know how this can be stopped, but I feel it's time to start requiring more info upon registration.

Anybody have any other ideas? I'd like to see a vote on this!!

It seems as though we have been getting slammed hard with the spam lately.

From all around the world according the addresses. I know this isn't a popular idea but what about members only forum???? Or maybe a more aggressive registration e.g. VIN number or something else related to the ZR-1.

GOLDCYLON · 05-19-2008

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Originally Posted by bobbyhi

It seems as though we have been getting slammed hard with the spam lately.

From all around the world according the addresses. I know this isn't a popular idea but what about members only forum???? Or maybe a more aggressive registration e.g. VIN number or something else related to the ZR-1.

Works for me

Z Factor · 05-19-2008

Rest assured that no one dislikes spam more than those of us who must clean up the forum on a daily basis. Evey time a spammer is banned their IP address is also blocked to help prevent the same spammer from returning.

We do appreciate when you report said threads/posts, and make us aware of spammers using the PM system. One thing I would suggest is not to ever click on the links as it shows a hit came from a source posted here. That will only attract more cockroaches to the site. Also please do not quote their post because then we must remove the quoted post as well.

Hammer · 05-19-2008

I'm all over it and have been for quite awhile.
Gotcha Z

05-19-2008

How about having the registration needing to be approved by a moderator?

Z Factor · 05-19-2008

As an FYI to everyone, we just noticed that one of the anti spam settings was not put back on when the forum came back up last time. Essentially all the settings had to be redone and this one slipped our attention. So now that it is back on we should see a decrease.

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Originally Posted by Jeffvette

How about having the registration needing to be approved by a moderator?

That is a good idea considering how much spam we have been getting lately.

Hammer · 05-19-2008

I'd go for anything more than we have now. It would be nice to see more information on who we are talking with, what they drive, where they're located... I can't imagine anyone having a problem with more requirements to sign up. I feel that would give this Forum a bit more validity than ... well you know.

QB93Z · 05-19-2008

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Originally Posted by Z Factor

As an FYI to everyone, we just noticed that one of the anti spam settings was not put back on when the forum came back up last time. Essentially all the settings had to be redone and this one slipped our attention. So now that it is back on we should see a decrease.

I am glad to hear that the anti-spam setting may block some of the spammers.

I personally am not too upset by the spam as it has been pretty obvious. I do not think that a valid VIN should be necessary to join the NetRegistry Forum. I joined long before I actually bought a ZR-1.

I agree that we should encourage forum members to fill out their profile.

Jim

05-19-2008	#1
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,653	Stopping the Junk Well guys and gals, I just sent ZFactor a PM regarding all the junk that has been showing up on our website recently. I don't know how this can be stopped, but I feel it's time to start requiring more info upon registration. Anybody have any other ideas? I'd like to see a vote on this!! __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]John Boyd[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]Ideho[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1][I]2015 ZL1 [/I][I]Camaro #1121 BLACK/BLACK 6 SPD (540 RWHP)[/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]1991 ZR-1 #458 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK 72[/COLOR]k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B]) 1991 ZR-1 #473 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK [/COLOR]37k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B])[/SIZE][/FONT][/I]

05-19-2008	#2
ZZZZZR1 Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 3,690	Re: Stopping the Junk ya it's this guy klmn607 10 posts and all bogus. I sent a PM to Z factor.

05-19-2008	#5
Z Factor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: S. Florida Posts: 2,667	Re: Stopping the Junk Rest assured that no one dislikes spam more than those of us who must clean up the forum on a daily basis. Evey time a spammer is banned their IP address is also blocked to help prevent the same spammer from returning. We do appreciate when you report said threads/posts, and make us aware of spammers using the PM system. One thing I would suggest is not to ever click on the links as it shows a hit came from a source posted here. That will only attract more cockroaches to the site. Also please do not quote their post because then we must remove the quoted post as well.

05-19-2008	#6
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,653	Re: Stopping the Junk I'm all over it and have been for quite awhile. Gotcha Z __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]John Boyd[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]Ideho[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1][I]2015 ZL1 [/I][I]Camaro #1121 BLACK/BLACK 6 SPD (540 RWHP)[/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]1991 ZR-1 #458 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK 72[/COLOR]k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B]) 1991 ZR-1 #473 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK [/COLOR]37k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B])[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] Last edited by Hammer; 05-19-2008 at 03:41 PM.

05-19-2008	#7
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Stopping the Junk How about having the registration needing to be approved by a moderator?

05-19-2008	#9
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,653	Re: Stopping the Junk I'd go for anything more than we have now. It would be nice to see more information on who we are talking with, what they drive, where they're located... I can't imagine anyone having a problem with more requirements to sign up. I feel that would give this Forum a bit more validity than ... well you know. __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]John Boyd[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]Ideho[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1][I]2015 ZL1 [/I][I]Camaro #1121 BLACK/BLACK 6 SPD (540 RWHP)[/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]1991 ZR-1 #458 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK 72[/COLOR]k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B]) 1991 ZR-1 #473 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK [/COLOR]37k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B])[/SIZE][/FONT][/I]