SPAM!

[redfishbluefish]

Is there something we can do about all the spam we're getting. It seems like it's gotten a whole lot worse. Can we use captcha, or ask the question, "Are you a Robot," or have a couple day waiting period after signing up before you can make your first post. There's got to be something.

 

[JRWOHLER]

I have been deleting a bunch....I know we were not supposed to do it before but with the "new" system all I know how to do is delete.
Now if you guys want to know about a lot of fantastic ways to boost your testosterone let me know.

 

[kschweer]

Is there something we can do about all the spam we're getting. It seems like it's gotten a whole lot worse. Can we use captcha, or ask the question, "Are you a Robot," or have a couple day waiting period after signing up before you can make your first post. There's got to be something.

I've tried everything I know how to. I will say what has been done has helped. In the morning the first thing I try to do is delete what I can. In this screen shot you can see a number in a red square top left, that's how many members have been blocked by a spam stopper we had installed about 5-6 months ago


As far as captcha goes we currently have 2 questions in place. I'm not sure what more can be done. If anyone knows I'm all ears. It's extremely annoying and not how I like to start the first 15 minutes of my day lol.

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

spam is always hard to fight. It like trying to fight viruses. AV software (and spam blockers) are always playing catch up as spammers (and viruses writers) work on new ways to do their tricks. I agree lately it does seem to be high number of spam. I'm not sure but maybe a verification step might be helpful (if the system allows). What this would do is a email will be sent to the signer up email to verified their account before they can log in. Again not sure if our system supports that but it might be something wroth looking into

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

ha never mind I am looking in the settings now and we already have that they need to confirm email link before registration is complete

 

[redfishbluefish]

Would having new sign-ups have to wait a day or so before they have access help? And is that something our software would allow?

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

That might be an option but also could deter real users away from our site. Also I see we can force new users to use two form auth (which is either email code or an app like Google Auth). Again it might help with spam but could deter users away. Another thing I thought was we are NJ base so we might be able to block all non-NJ IPs but then we have vendors and out of state folks on here which would hurt them.

 

[art13]

How about before staring a thread have some type of random generator thing that you would have to type in the letters or numbers to verify before posting?

 

[redfishbluefish]

I think it was Drs. Foster and Smith that had you identify three of six pictures that had a particular look. As example, one was pick the three pictures that show rivers....another was pick three store fronts.

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

ok am I smoking crack or has the spam been almost non-existing the past couple of days?

 

[Trio91]

There was a bunch this morning.

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

There was a bunch this morning.

Oh ok then I am smoking crack lol

 

[Mikeamadio]

I see 3 or 4 spam posts every night around 12/1

 

[kschweer]

Some days I'm quicker than others lol. In the backend you can look at the "spam cleaner" and see what has been deleted and when. Most seems to come in between 12-1 am and then 3-5 am.

 

[kschweer]

ok am I smoking crack or has the spam been almost non-existing the past couple of days?

Here is what was removed today


And 23 the before. Lol

 

[MadReefer]

Is there a way to manually enter links to be blocked?
I know its time consuming and a PITA but ones that keep getting thru Spam Blocker could be listed.

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

I think @kschweer should make this his profile picture now lol

 

[kschweer]

I think @kschweer should make this his profile picture now lol

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Lol. Maybe this?

 

[Mikeamadio]

Switch them up weekly.

 

[creektree]

The Pres is clearly doing the work, though it would be great to get to a point where that wasn't necessary for the site (to delete like that). Can say from a noob perspective that seeing the spam is a detractor when looking for cool info posts. Kind of like... Okay, never mind. That said, I know tech is expensive and I'm not a tech guy. Wish I could help.