Stopping the Junk - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

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

93RubyZ · 05-20-2008

How about having the first post of a new member being approved by a moderator before it gets posted?

95ZR1 · 05-23-2008

With so many accounts now having dynamic rather than static IP addresses, does blocking an IP really do any good?

bobbyhi · 06-03-2008

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Originally Posted by 93RubyZ

How about having the first post of a new member being approved by a moderator before it gets posted?

With all of the spam recently, I like this idea. But the draw back is Z-Factor probably has a real life somewhere

He probably doesn't relish the idea of screening all first timers. From what I understand the pay is pretty low for being a moderator

All kidding aside, Z-Facor does an excellent job for all of us - Thank you

UncleRobin · 06-03-2008

It may or may not be possible with the forum software, but what about having a prohibition period of say one to two weeks where a new member can't post or send IM. Perhaps not perfect, but how likely would a spammer wait for a week or two to send spam.

Just kind of thinking outloud.

UR

GOLDCYLON · 06-03-2008

Spammers hmm

Death by BungaBunga...............

05-19-2008	#1
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Stopping the Junk How about having the registration needing to be approved by a moderator?

05-19-2008	#3
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,647	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.

05-20-2008	#5
93RubyZ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 310	Re: Stopping the Junk How about having the first post of a new member being approved by a moderator before it gets posted?

05-23-2008	#6
95ZR1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marco Island, FL Posts: 192	Re: Stopping the Junk With so many accounts now having dynamic rather than static IP addresses, does blocking an IP really do any good?

06-03-2008	#8
UncleRobin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Dump Posts: 16	Re: Stopping the Junk It may or may not be possible with the forum software, but what about having a prohibition period of say one to two weeks where a new member can't post or send IM. Perhaps not perfect, but how likely would a spammer wait for a week or two to send spam. Just kind of thinking outloud. UR

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