TheLeadFlatpick Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 So I just went to the newly posted threads and saw that someone just created a non guitar related, fraudulent looking, probably against forum rules, Topic. Does this happen often? And if so, do the moderators ban accounts like that or just a slap on the wrist? This kinda makes me think that this forum needs tighter security, a backround check, drug test, and a general checkup may be necessary to keep this from happening. But seriously, is this an ongoing problem or is this a fluke thats normally taken care of quickly?
gdecantoo Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 The Moderators usually tend to the spam stuff fairly quickly but since the forum change i'm not sure how they are notified.
TheLeadFlatpick Posted July 26, 2019 Author Posted July 26, 2019 They do work fast, I see both of the threads are no longer showing up on the recent posts area, I guess the moderators (or admins?) are doing their job.👍
deeman Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 There's also a report post link that will send an alert to the mods/admins.
Black Dog Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 14 hours ago, TheLeadFlatpick said: So I just went to the newly posted threads and saw that someone just created a non guitar related, fraudulent looking, probably against forum rules, Topic. Does this happen often? And if so, do the moderators ban accounts like that or just a slap on the wrist? This kinda makes me think that this forum needs tighter security, a backround check, drug test, and a general checkup may be necessary to keep this from happening. But seriously, is this an ongoing problem or is this a fluke thats normally taken care of quickly? Which thread are you referring to?
duane v Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 folks The recent spam bomb has been eradicated. Thanks for reporting.... I just realized I can moderate and effectively deal with spam through my smart phone, which I couldn't do on the old forum setup.
kidblast Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 12 minutes ago, duane v said: folks The recent spam bomb has been eradicated. Thanks for reporting.... I just realized I can moderate and effectively deal with spam through my smart phone, which I couldn't do on the old forum setup. thank you Duane!
duane v Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 Just now, kidblast said: thank you Duane! You're welcom.... Also KSDaddy needs a shout out.... He's the primary spam bug spray around here.
duane v Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 35 minutes ago, Big Bill said: What ever happened to Anna, we had a date? Well that explains alot.
TheLeadFlatpick Posted July 26, 2019 Author Posted July 26, 2019 5 hours ago, deeman said: There's also a report post link that will send an alert to the mods/admins. I didn’t know about that, and I also don’t know where its located. Would that be the “Contact Us” button?
brad1 Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 2 hours ago, TheLeadFlatpick said: I didn’t know about that, and I also don’t know where its located. Would that be the “Contact Us” button? top right corner of every post
TheLeadFlatpick Posted July 27, 2019 Author Posted July 27, 2019 5 hours ago, brad1 said: top right corner of every post Thanks, The forum just got I dont know how many posts in a different language that Im pretty sure are spams, this is ridiculous!
TheLeadFlatpick Posted July 27, 2019 Author Posted July 27, 2019 If these spam posts keep coming someone may quit their moderator job after tonight, it just keeps rolling in
Black Dog Posted July 27, 2019 Posted July 27, 2019 1 hour ago, TheLeadFlatpick said: If these spam posts keep coming someone may quit their moderator job after tonight, it just keeps rolling in Is it bothering you that much? The only reason I know about it is because you keep posting about it.
TheLeadFlatpick Posted July 27, 2019 Author Posted July 27, 2019 11 hours ago, Black Dog said: Is it bothering you that much? The only reason I know about it is because you keep posting about it. Its not just one or two threads, Im pretty sure theres well over 100 now. At first I thought I must have changed my language preference
merciful-evans Posted July 27, 2019 Posted July 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, TheLeadFlatpick said: Its not just one or two threads, Im pretty sure theres well over 100 now. At first I thought I must have changed my language preference Yes I though that too. My language prefs that is. Hats off to Duanne & KSDaddy 🧢
ksdaddy Posted July 27, 2019 Posted July 27, 2019 When you see spam, feel free to report it. I get an email immediately. All we (mods) have to do is ban the offender and all of their posts automatically go away. WE still see the &$@ things but they’re invisible to you guys.
Notes_Norton Posted July 27, 2019 Posted July 27, 2019 In general, the moderators do a fantastic job of getting rid of spam. This is one of the very cleanest forums I visit in that respect. So from me to the moderators comes a great big shout out: THANK YOU!!!
kidblast Posted July 29, 2019 Posted July 29, 2019 On 7/26/2019 at 10:52 AM, duane v said: You're welcom.... Also KSDaddy needs a shout out.... He's the primary spam bug spray around here. Indeed, thanks to all who make this place possible!
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