Ian
2012-12-29 01:21:35
Would it be possible to not let users post external links in their posts or signatures until they have been registered for > 1 week or something like that? It seems all of the spambots do this.
SRL Archive - SRL Site Discussion
Suggestion : Spam bot deterrent.
NKN
2012-12-29 01:23:06
From: BMWxi
Would it be possible to not let users post external links in their posts or signatures until they have been registered for > 1 week or something like that? It seems all of the spambots do this.
Been discussed.
Admins just lolignore.
Hobbit
2012-12-29 01:29:00
We do not ignore it.
Unfortunately our antiquated version of vB is quite inflexible. We are taking steps to further stop the spambot problem on the new forums.
Unfortunately our antiquated version of vB is quite inflexible. We are taking steps to further stop the spambot problem on the new forums.
Ian
2012-12-29 01:36:48
New forums?
Sin
2012-12-29 01:40:47
Hobbit's applied for a newer version of vB.
Hobbit
2012-12-29 01:42:37
Yes, we are in the process of upgrading the forum.
Benny
2012-12-29 09:29:24
From: Hobbit
Yes, we are in the process of upgrading the forum.
Can't wait! Have you guys backed up everything? Or does it do it automatically?
Daniel
2012-12-29 18:27:52
From: -Benny
Can't wait! Have you guys backed up everything? Or does it do it automatically?
No. We're starting from scratch. That means you'll have to get junior members all over again ;p
IsoMorphic
2013-01-01 07:54:54
From: Daniel
No. We're starting from scratch. That means you'll have to get junior members all over again ;p
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Yeah im getting sick of the spam bots in genereal :/
Netzone
2013-03-25 08:34:28
I don't know if you've done this but blocking proxies radically reduce spam bots. So does captcha functions in the register and maybe your first 10 posts or so.
Then there's of course projecthoneypot.org which goes a long way aswell.
Then there's of course projecthoneypot.org which goes a long way aswell.
Justin
2013-03-25 09:42:18
From: Netzone
I don't know if you've done this but blocking proxies radically reduce spam bots. So does captcha functions in the register and maybe your first 10 posts or so.
Then there's of course projecthoneypot.org which goes a long way aswell.
The forums already block a ton of spam posts (According to Hobbit) - Only a few slip past all the filters.
Itankbots
2013-03-25 11:03:28
Speaking of the devils…one just posted >:(
krasniy
2013-03-25 13:52:56
Can we please have a cooling off period so when someone signs up they can only post in a newbie/non viewable to the rest of us forum so these automated spambots go there…..???
Sawyer
2013-03-25 22:09:49
Spam bots are becoming more frequent because of the increased activity on these forums due to Old School Runescape. (And our reliability and forwardness, free scripts, and teaching mentality.)