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SPAM-o-lanch? Have the floodgates opened?

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September 18, 2013 10:08:57 AM

Has there been an uptick in the amount of SPAM postings for cheap "insert product here" stuff?

To me, it seems that for a period of time, we saw very few of those postings. But lately, the non-sensical variety (seemingly random statements with embedded links) have been on the rise.

Any chance of filtering this stuff more effectively?

More about : spam lanch floodgates opened

September 18, 2013 10:45:13 AM

I really haven't noticed much of an uptick in spam postings. A change in content, maybe. I've just been reporting all of them that I come across.

Casey
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September 19, 2013 9:22:55 AM

Yep. I have gone from seeing 2 or 3 a week to 2 or 3 every time I check the site. Annoying but all you can do is report them. Must be keeping the mods busy though!
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September 19, 2013 12:52:17 PM

Anort has it right - Moderators do what we can to keep up with this stuff and we have some help from the Junk Detector the developers of the site update have made for us. However, we depend heavily on posters to hit the Report button and let us know there's a problem.

We get a lot of idiots posting on a pay-per-click basis and we try to get them before they get paid. If we succeed, that avenue might be blocked off. Those that hide their Spam links in articles cribbed from elsewhere on the net are easier to spot because the thread names look like the articles Tom's editorial staff put up.

We'll always react to a poster's complaint but with a global Forum and Mods from various countries in different time-zones, we may not seem to get there quickly enough but - we will get there.
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September 19, 2013 1:03:20 PM

Saga Lout said:
Anort has it right - Moderators do what we can to keep up with this stuff and we have some help from the Junk Detector the developers of the site update have made for us. However, we depend heavily on posters to hit the Report button and let us know there's a problem.

We get a lot of idiots posting on a pay-per-click basis and we try to get them before they get paid. If we succeed, that avenue might be blocked off. Those that hide their Spam links in articles cribbed from elsewhere on the net are easier to spot because the thread names look like the articles Tom's editorial staff put up.

We'll always react to a poster's complaint but with a global Forum and Mods from various countries in different time-zones, we may not seem to get there quickly enough but - we will get there.

Understood. It just seems that we are in the midst of a trend that I haven't seen in a while. Actually submitted one to the mods just a little while ago (cheap nfl jerseys).

BTW, I think the mods do a great job!!! Thanks for what you do for all of us!
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September 20, 2013 6:10:41 AM

Geek you should join us ... we haz cake !!
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September 20, 2013 11:24:31 AM

Jolly good idea Rey - we could do with a high ranking officer around here..
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September 20, 2013 11:27:01 AM

I live to serve. HOOAH!!!
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September 23, 2013 6:01:01 AM

The vetting process has begun for you and a host of other moderator candidates. I'll be in touch later today. :) 
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September 23, 2013 6:32:15 AM

Thank you for your consideration.
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September 23, 2013 6:59:28 AM

COLGeek said:
Thank you for your consideration.


You in deep do-do now pal! :lol: 
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September 23, 2013 7:04:27 AM

Mousemonkey said:
COLGeek said:
Thank you for your consideration.


You in deep do-do now pal! :lol: 

The story of my life, brudda!
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September 25, 2013 5:06:02 PM

Tread lightly and don't wear Ugg's.
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September 26, 2013 5:00:51 AM

Newsflash ... its cold and I am wearing my UGG Boots while typing this.

UGG Boots are the preferred moderator atire ... along with underpants on the outside of spandex pants and the trusty cape and airman goggles from the 40's ... no shirt as such.

MM wears his while riding his 2 litre Honda and mrface also carries a SCAR while riding his ATV.

I prefer driving my wife or the 4WD ... both are noisy, bumpy and expensive to maintain.

Carry on !!
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September 26, 2013 5:02:45 AM

Col ... check your PM's.

Evidently an invite was sent despite your history of insubordination and drinking ... or possibly because of it.

:) 
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September 26, 2013 6:53:27 AM

Reynod said:
Col ... check your PM's.

Evidently an invite was sent despite your history of insubordination and drinking ... or possibly because of it.

:) 

...the story of my life.

I have accepted the mission, but I shall not wear Uggs (no matter how cool they look on MM).
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September 26, 2013 6:54:59 AM

Reynod said:
Newsflash ... its cold and I am wearing my UGG Boots while typing this.

UGG Boots are the preferred moderator atire ... along with underpants on the outside of spandex pants and the trusty cape and airman goggles from the 40's ... no shirt as such.

MM wears his while riding his 2 litre Honda and mrface also carries a SCAR while riding his ATV.

I prefer driving my wife or the 4WD ... both are noisy, bumpy and expensive to maintain.

Carry on !!

The scars this imagery carries will last a lifetime. Thanks, brudda!
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September 26, 2013 7:19:30 AM

I use alcohol to wipe the images from my mind, it sort of works! :lol: 
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September 26, 2013 8:24:36 AM

Mousemonkey said:
I use alcohol to wipe the images from my mind, it sort of works! :lol: 

That method, while effective, can be too effective (from my experience) as I lose some good stuff, too.
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September 26, 2013 8:45:05 AM

I wouldn't know, can't remember...
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October 1, 2013 9:10:05 AM

I've started getting spam PM's from golry24, time for a ban !
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October 1, 2013 9:12:16 AM

das_stig said:
I've started getting spam PM's from golry24, time for a ban !

Done!
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October 1, 2013 9:29:01 AM

:D  Gold star for prompt service !
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October 1, 2013 9:38:58 AM

I am here to serve, my friend.

It is your world...I just try to live in it.

[8-)
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