Feedback Is image verification really needed for each post?

Discussion in 'Support & Feedback' started by John D, Sep 19, 2012.

  1. #1
    Hey,

    I just wanted to know if there is another way to stop spam than the image verification.

    I have 3 problems with it, 1 is when I use my mobile/cell phone and can't see the images at all, no I can't even use that.

    Second is that I usually have my laptop connected to a phone when traveling (A majority of the time) and I have to turn images off because I have a lot running using online and it can be very expensive in Ireland, so I always have to turn it on here if I want to post :(

    The third is that I simple have to refresh a lot because I am entering the wrong text even when I think it is correct, a lot of times I have to refresh because I'm not 100% on what some of the text says

    Just hoping something else could be used than this :)
     
    John D, Sep 19, 2012 IP
  2. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    Well, when users reach 1,000 posts, it's not needed any longer.

    As far as wanting to do something else instead, do you have any suggestions?
     
    digitalpoint, Sep 19, 2012 IP
  3. Wulkanen

    Wulkanen Well-Known Member

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    I didn't know that there even was an image verification thing. Is it like a captcha for evey post you make?

    I have used both captcha and math problems on my website (WP) and the math problem stopped about 99.5% of the automated
    spam that I recieved, no kidding. The math problems are just like "4 + 7 = ?" which is really simple but very effective.
     
    Wulkanen, Sep 19, 2012 IP
  4. John D

    John D Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the replies :)

    I'm not far off 1000 posts but I think it is quite a lot, I think most people with a lot lower posts would be genuine posters :)

    Yeah Wulkanen, it is captcha :)
    I also use math is it is so much easier for users, maybe it can be changed on DP instead of captcha?
     
    John D, Sep 20, 2012 IP