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SPAMers of DP

Discussion in 'Support & Feedback' started by ludwig, Aug 4, 2008.

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    Hi guys,

    Lately I noticed that a lot of users sign up to SPAM others, like send them link exchange proposals, or asking to visit their site and etc... but they have 0 posts in the forum. This is nothing else than spamming. I would like to suggest to open a thread, where we could list those users and see how many of us get spamming PMs from them. This may help the forum administration determine the users who are "useless" for the community.

    P.S. ADMINS and MODS: if this post is offending or in the wrong place, or smth else, please move or remove it, I just had an idea and wanted to share and find a solution against spam
     
    ludwig, Aug 4, 2008 IP
  2. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    I don't think there is a need to do that, because such users are banned at first notice by the mods.
     
    wisdomtool, Aug 4, 2008 IP
  3. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    Just forward SPAM pm's to any mod here and they will take care of them :)

    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showgroups.php

    DON.
     
    deluxdon, Aug 4, 2008 IP
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    itsme Well-Known Member

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    Why not just close the PM function for any user with less than 20 posts and 5 days?

    Most spammers won't make 20 posts and wait almost a week just so they can PM a bunch of DPers...
     
    itsme, Aug 4, 2008 IP
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  5. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    There are tons of threads on this, do a search and you will know the verdict :)

     
    wisdomtool, Aug 4, 2008 IP
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