Spamers Running Wild - Blu-ray Forum

Blu Titan · 11-04-2009, 02:21 AM

For the last couple of weeks there has been a marked increased in the amount of new threads created by Spamers. I get to work very early and there's usually a bunch of threads running by 7 am EST. It really gets annoying to get bombarded by all their garbage. The mods do a great job, but it appears that Spam is getting worse. We have the Spamer who pretends to be a female to plug a 30% interest a day site, the self pleasure Spamer with story to boot, a religious Spamer, the iphone Spamer, ect. In all of those instances the Spamer creates a thread with their first post. I believe that restricting the ability to create new threads until a member has, lets say 20 posts, will curtail those vermin. Any thoughts?

Sussudio · 11-04-2009, 02:28 AM

But what if they then turn to mass spam posting

Are "they" even that smart?

I have noticed an increase as well, although it definitely seems the mods are generally able to snatch the threads pretty quickly. Also I guess I'm misinformed...I thought there already was some kind of restriction set for newbies who had to post a certain amount before they were able to create their own threads?

Blu Titan · 11-04-2009, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sussudio

But what if they then turn to mass spam posting

Are "they" even that smart?

I have noticed an increase as well, although it definitely seems the mods are generally able to snatch the threads pretty quickly. Also I guess I'm misinformed...I thought there already was some kind of restriction set for newbies who had to post a certain amount before they were able to create their own threads?

I was also under that impression Sudio, but all of them create a thread with their first post. Embarking on mass postings is not an option for Spamers here, because it will not give them exposure. After they post a couple of times, they will be reported and banned. Thus, no visibility for their efforts.

JasonR · 11-04-2009, 02:56 AM

New members are not allowed to hyperlink without mod approval, so there is a lot of spam you don't even see. The worst is the signature spammers or the ones that don't hyperlink. A lot of the ones from the past couple of weeks have shared the same set of IPs, there is a request in for an IP ban. No rest for the wicked!!! Report it and we will get it ASAP!

Marquoz · 11-04-2009, 06:35 AM

Every time I see one I make sure to make a zany post then report it. I figure the zany post will give the mods a laugh when they delete the parent.

jw · 11-04-2009, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marquoz

Every time I see one I make sure to make a zany post then report it. I figure the zany post will give the mods a laugh when they delete the parent.

not really, we never see them

and with the new software if we do it in a hurry we may accidentally ban you

.....

We call it Collateral Damage

(plus the rules state not to reply to spam)

Maximus · 11-04-2009, 08:18 AM

Yeah, we're trying to keep it under control. It has been more than usual though lately...

iceman · 11-04-2009, 08:55 AM

The forum has been growing a bit faster lately and is becoming an increasingly juicy target for spammers. We will add some more/stricter filters to stop this. The report button has also been broken for quite some time, no idea why, I will investigate that.

OrlandoEastwood · 11-04-2009, 09:06 AM

Lol, the thread about downloading free Backstreet Boys music, cracks me up. EDIT: And the Zhu Zhu pets.

Diesel · 11-04-2009, 12:05 PM

No one has mentioned the Shoe spammer! I haven't seen that one around in a while.

I guess most things get cleaned up early in the morning because I haven't noticed a big increase in spam lately. I did notice the

[Show spoiler]

one like a minute before it was removed though.

Blu Titan · 11-04-2009, 03:07 PM

Thanks for the responses. Great job by the mods and staff as always.

Q? · 11-04-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwbbud

not really, we never see them

and with the new software if we do it in a hurry we may accidentally ban you

.....

We call it Collateral Damage

(plus the rules state not to reply to spam)

Oh, didn't know that.
But I always reply to those threads, letting the spammers know that regular members are vigilant. To show my/our hatred for spam.

OrlandoEastwood · 11-07-2009, 04:09 AM

I just saw a pair of titties, LOL. Spammers.

11-04-2009, 02:21 AM	#1
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Spamers Running Wild For the last couple of weeks there has been a marked increased in the amount of new threads created by Spamers. I get to work very early and there's usually a bunch of threads running by 7 am EST. It really gets annoying to get bombarded by all their garbage. The mods do a great job, but it appears that Spam is getting worse. We have the Spamer who pretends to be a female to plug a 30% interest a day site, the self pleasure Spamer with story to boot, a religious Spamer, the iphone Spamer, ect. In all of those instances the Spamer creates a thread with their first post. I believe that restricting the ability to create new threads until a member has, lets say 20 posts, will curtail those vermin. Any thoughts?

11-04-2009, 09:06 AM	#9
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Lol, the thread about downloading free Backstreet Boys music, cracks me up. EDIT: And the Zhu Zhu pets. Last edited by OrlandoEastwood; 11-04-2009 at 09:10 AM.

11-04-2009, 12:05 PM	#10
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	No one has mentioned the Shoe spammer! I haven't seen that one around in a while. I guess most things get cleaned up early in the morning because I haven't noticed a big increase in spam lately. I did notice the [Show spoiler] when penis meets vagina one like a minute before it was removed though.

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11-04-2009, 02:28 AM	#2
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	But what if they then turn to mass spam posting Are "they" even that smart? I have noticed an increase as well, although it definitely seems the mods are generally able to snatch the threads pretty quickly. Also I guess I'm misinformed...I thought there already was some kind of restriction set for newbies who had to post a certain amount before they were able to create their own threads?

11-04-2009, 02:56 AM	#4
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	New members are not allowed to hyperlink without mod approval, so there is a lot of spam you don't even see. The worst is the signature spammers or the ones that don't hyperlink. A lot of the ones from the past couple of weeks have shared the same set of IPs, there is a request in for an IP ban. No rest for the wicked!!! Report it and we will get it ASAP!

11-04-2009, 06:35 AM	#5
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	Every time I see one I make sure to make a zany post then report it. I figure the zany post will give the mods a laugh when they delete the parent.

11-04-2009, 08:18 AM	#7
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	Yeah, we're trying to keep it under control. It has been more than usual though lately...

11-04-2009, 08:55 AM	#8
iceman Developer Top contributor Member since:May 2003 Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:121 DVD collection:26 MA collection:1 Digital collection:6 iTunes collection:10 iTunes music:2 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:1	The forum has been growing a bit faster lately and is becoming an increasingly juicy target for spammers. We will add some more/stricter filters to stop this. The report button has also been broken for quite some time, no idea why, I will investigate that.

11-04-2009, 03:07 PM	#11
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Thanks for the responses. Great job by the mods and staff as always.

11-07-2009, 04:09 AM	#13
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	I just saw a pair of titties, LOL. Spammers.

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