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Off Topic: Private message spam
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 3:22 pm
by Superbone
Hey, all. Wasn't sure where to put this but no need to report the vhearts PM spam. I and apparently everybody else got this. The spammer was banned as soon as I got it.
Marty, might be something to look into as this was a new one. Brand new posters that haven't been vetted shouldn't be able to send PMs. Thanks.
Re: Off Topic: Private message spam
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 3:50 pm
by Mori Chu
I'll take a look and see if I can disable that ability. Thanks all for reporting it, and thanks Bone for the fast mod ban-hammering.
Re: Off Topic: Private message spam
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2023 7:49 am
by AmareIsGod
I gave them my credit card and social so they could look up my vhearts. Still haven't heard back on if I have any.
Re: Off Topic: Private message spam
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:52 am
by Superbone
AmareIsGod wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 7:49 am
I gave them my credit card and social so they could look up my vhearts. Still haven't heard back on if I have any.
Don't forget to give them your three digit CVC code.
Re: Off Topic: Private message spam
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2023 2:21 pm
by Mori Chu
OK, I think I've set it so that "newly registered users" now have "limited permissions" where they cannot do any private messages. After a user has ~ 5-10 posts (approved by moderators), they auto migrate to the general user pool where they can post freely and send PMs. Let us know here if you see any other spammy crap.
Re: Off Topic: Private message spam
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2023 10:23 pm
by Superbone
You da man!
Re: Off Topic: Private message spam
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:26 pm
by Nodack
Re: Off Topic: Private message spam
Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:52 am
by Superbone
Got another PM spam tonight, Marty.
► Show Spoiler
Spammer: WinCdCwsix; Subject: Taunton windows & conservatories Wellington
I’ve banned the spammer.
Re: Off Topic: Private message spam
Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:47 am
by specialsauce
Can you make people answer an obvious Suns question in order to complete registration? Not sure if something like that is already in place
Re: Off Topic: Private message spam
Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:13 am
by Mori Chu
So weird. The thing is, they are supposed to need to complete a captcha and also make 5 posts that are mod-approved before they can send any direct messages. I wonder how these accounts are getting around that.
In the past I found this stuff annoying enough that I just disabled user registration altogether. But then we literally can't let any new users in. Not sure if there is an easy fix.
Re: Off Topic: Private message spam
Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:31 am
by Kryptonic
Mori Chu wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:13 am
So weird. The thing is, they are supposed to need to complete a captcha and also make 5 posts that are mod-approved before they can send any direct messages. I wonder how these accounts are getting around that.
In the past I found this stuff annoying enough that I just disabled user registration altogether. But then we literally can't let any new users in. Not sure if there is an easy fix.
I’m in now so feel free to shut it down lol jk
Re: Off Topic: Private message spam
Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:00 pm
by Suns_Dave
Superbone wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:52 am
Got another PM spam tonight, Marty.
► Show Spoiler
Spammer: WinCdCwsix; Subject: Taunton windows & conservatories Wellington
I’ve banned the spammer.
Thanks for cleaning house!
