How to cope with spambot invasion in the forum?

Discussion in 'vBulletin' started by icywolfy, May 7, 2007.

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    Hi guys, was wondering how to cope with spambot invasion in the forum? Right i've just started one and administrating them myself. Do I need to install a counter spambot in forum. Is there such a thing? :)
     
    icywolfy, May 7, 2007 IP
  2. ThreeGuineaWatch

    ThreeGuineaWatch Well-Known Member

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    Which forum software are you using?
     
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  3. icywolfy

    icywolfy Peon

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    it's phpbb2
     
    icywolfy, May 7, 2007 IP
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    yogesh sarkar Well-Known Member

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    webhostingoffers Guest

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    just install a mod for this, you should see a hugh decrease
     
    webhostingoffers, May 11, 2007 IP
  6. ThatForumPlace

    ThatForumPlace Peon

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    Check the last link in my sig - I'm in the process of collecting all known anti-spam mods in one place (as well as building an alternative solution).

    If you find it useful, let your friends know.
     
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  7. batting

    batting Peon

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    get an anti-spam mod. If you have phpBB, go to their offical site, and download one.
     
    batting, May 13, 2007 IP
  8. symx

    symx Active Member

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    think about using akismet, this is a colaborative antispam network initially developed for wordpress but they have an API and there are some third party implementations for other platforms. I think there is an implementation for phpbb2 too
     
    symx, May 13, 2007 IP
  9. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    i would advise buying vbulletin...it solves all phpbb problems:D
     
    mikey1090, May 15, 2007 IP