This is just bugging me lately and wondered if I'm alone. I dig the community contributions and those with websites to promote but, it seems like I'm having to scroll past a lot of bullshit "web find" posts lately.
Thoughts ? Mods, where you at ?
Posted by Fair Adam (Member # 13350) on :
Yes, very annoyed, specially by posts that contain links to malware. As a moderator to this site, I try and bring the worst offenders to the attention of the forum's administrators, and have at time even deleted some of the more egregious posts. The responsibility ultimately belongs to the administrators to keep the bad apples away.
Posted by Rocky @TheSoleMates (Member # 28971) on :
I delete posts when I see them if they're spam. I want meaty soles, not Spam filled threads.
Posted by BTL2.0 (Member # 49128) on :
The spam I've come across is usually in the Misc. section of the forum, is the OP referring to the "web finds" of celeb's? I've noticed those pic threads and just wonder why post those? I mean, they aren't exactly spam, but LL has a forum section dedicated purely to celeb photos...
Posted by NorcalfeetStudios (Member # 732) on :
And yet a constant barrage of these threads everyday despite moderator warnings.
Posted by Cain (Member # 8492) on :
Yeah can we like get rid of Harmon450 already or what.
Posted by spread em' (Member # 26398) on :
^^^ Yes. That's one of a couple that I see here frequently. It's all just click bait and I assume the spammers make a few bucks ? They are not here for the community.
Posted by NorcalfeetStudios (Member # 732) on :
quote:Originally posted by spread em': ^^^ Yes. That's one of a couple that I see here frequently. It's all just click bait and I assume the spammers make a few bucks ? They are not here for the community.
Yep, making $$ each click. Hopefully this thread will spur some action.
Posted by John Jones (Member # 50531) on :
These asshole spammers are so annoying! Thanks mods for your vigilance in controlling these assholes.
Posted by oneagain (Member # 35859) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cain: Yeah can we like get rid of Harmon450 already or what.
I concur...before it was just maybe a popup and you can get the pic...but now it is endless popups and spam and malware.
Posted by NorcalfeetStudios (Member # 732) on :
Maybe if Patrick can't resolve it we can mention it to Phil and see what he suggests. The malware and pop-ups literally freeze my Chrome browser.
Posted by feetiesandtoes (Member # 32674) on :
Super annoyed!
Posted by NorcalfeetStudios (Member # 732) on :
Harmon450 has created a new account XBond510 now. Patrick..just so you know.
Posted by oneagain (Member # 35859) on :
Ive been reporting xbonds post and suggest other do so as well
Posted by footboy1 (Member # 4549) on :
^Co-signed! Let's keep on blowing the whistle on this toolbag (and his multiple accounts) until he's gone for good!
-footboy1
Posted by footboy1 (Member # 4549) on :
Another one is stefff235. His posts are full of spam as well.
-footboy1
Posted by NorcalfeetStudios (Member # 732) on :
I hope Phil has a way to at least ban IP addresses to make it harder to keep joining. Might have to re-make the signup process to include an actual e-mail response from noobs proving who they are.
Posted by spread em' (Member # 26398) on :
quote:Originally posted by oneagain: Ive been reporting xbonds post and suggest other do so as well
How does one go about reporting a post ? Pardon my ignorance.
Posted by NorcalfeetStudios (Member # 732) on :
quote:Originally posted by spread em':
quote:Originally posted by oneagain: Ive been reporting xbonds post and suggest other do so as well
How does one go about reporting a post ? Pardon my ignorance.
The little whistle icon at the bottom of the post for starters.
Posted by oneagain (Member # 35859) on :
quote:Originally posted by footboy1: Another one is stefff235. His posts are full of spam as well.
-footboy1
I agree..steffs post used to he ok...maybe one pop up and then lately its the same deluge of spam and malware.
If the hosting place is the one to blame then maybe we should have a board rule that says that hosting company isnt allowed for images here. We tell the poster to use any of the other free hosting sites.
We all know that the posters are getting money for each popup and spam links...so it is outside of the camaraderie spirit of the board...specially when they posti g pictures from paid web sites
Posted by NorcalfeetStudios (Member # 732) on :
quote: We tell the poster to use any of the other free hosting sites
I don't think you can tell them anything, they don't read their PM's nor would answer if they did. I say make the registration process MUCH harder to join this board. There are ways we can eliminate it, but it's up to the Admin.
Posted by oneagain (Member # 35859) on :
Perhaps we should put in the faq or forum rules that indicates hosting company limitations or guidance and if they are in violation they have a chance to correct their action and if not they get the boot.
Not sure if making things harder would be a solution...we also dont want to scare away people if we make it too hard to join!
So far it seems if we all flag the post they are getting removed.
Posted by NorcalfeetStudios (Member # 732) on :
Limiting where one can host images is a start, but that still doesn't solve the issue of it being Spam. Let's hope.
Posted by At My Neighbors Feet (Member # 48238) on :
quote:Originally posted by NorcalfeetStudios: Maybe if Patrick can't resolve it we can mention it to Phil and see what he suggests. The malware and pop-ups literally freeze my Chrome browser.
I feel you your pain with Chrome locking up, or worse when it floods you with an unstoppable cascade of pop-ups and I have to do a hard system reboot Posted by Patrick (Member # 1169) on :
IPs have been banned, as have email addresses. With so many ways for people to sign in (phone, tablet, watch, computer, etc.), IPs aren't always the answer like it used to be. People you've mentioned have had their emails and multiple IPs banned and they still resurface, sadly.
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