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phpbb 2.0.21 problem with spam bots

Discussion in 'phpBB' started by arxidakas, May 20, 2007.

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    I am the main administrator of a forum with phpbb 2.0.21
    I have enabled both the mail verification and the captcha protection but this is not enough,,,,


    Everyday i have to delete more 30 bots and many spam bot posts...any suggestions for countering the problem ?
     
    arxidakas, May 20, 2007 IP
  2. petehols

    petehols Well-Known Member

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    If you goto phpbb there is a mod that you can install to stop the spam bots. I have tried it on one of my smaller forums and it seems to have done the job. Can't remember the name off the top of my head but will have a look for the mod and let you know.

    Pete
     
    petehols, May 22, 2007 IP
  3. Karen May Jones

    Karen May Jones Prominent Member

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    That's not even the current release. Hey, you'll need some modifications. The ones I've found helpful are the ones that hide non activated members; remove profile options on registration; and no posting hotlinks until X amount of posts. Please upgrade you code to 2022 version before doing any modifications to your board.

    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=323954
     
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  4. inworx

    inworx Peon

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    or possibly 3.0 RC1
     
    inworx, May 23, 2007 IP
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    kapengbarako Peon

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    use the Textual COnfirmation Bots, it blocked 99% of spam registrations in my forum
     
    kapengbarako, May 25, 2007 IP
  6. ThatForumPlace

    ThatForumPlace Peon

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    agreed - the timing is perfect, just update to 3.0RC1 - you'll not only have stronger defenses against spam bots, but a ton of other great new features.

    If you do stick with 2.021 or 2.022, have a look at the third link in my sig - I have listed links to about 30 anti-spam mods for phpbb
     
    ThatForumPlace, May 25, 2007 IP