TheLeadFlatpick Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 (edited) 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? Edited July 25, 2019 by TheLeadFlatpick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdecantoo Posted July 25, 2019 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeadFlatpick Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share 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.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 There's also a report post link that will send an alert to the mods/admins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted July 26, 2019 Share 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted July 26, 2019 Share 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. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 26, 2019 Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted July 26, 2019 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 What ever happened to Anna, we had a date? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 35 minutes ago, Big Bill said: What ever happened to Anna, we had a date? Well that explains alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeadFlatpick Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted July 26, 2019 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeadFlatpick Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) 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! Edited July 27, 2019 by TheLeadFlatpick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 I guess the Acoustic Mavens like this stuff. rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeadFlatpick Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 If these spam posts keep coming someone may quit their moderator job after tonight, it just keeps rolling in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) 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. Edited July 27, 2019 by Black Dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeadFlatpick Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) 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 Edited July 27, 2019 by TheLeadFlatpick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 27, 2019 Share 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 🧢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted July 27, 2019 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted July 27, 2019 Share 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!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 29, 2019 Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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