Pm Spam?

Discussion in 'Support & Feedback' started by Mia, Jun 16, 2005.

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    Is there a bug in VBulletin that allows PM SPAM, or is someone just taking the time to PM members with directory submissions?

    The username in question is diretoriezsub and they have never posted before, my guess is they signed up only today.

    Anyone else seeing this?
     
    Mia, Jun 16, 2005 IP
  2. dejaone

    dejaone Well-Known Member

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    #2
    that guy spammed my PM box too.
     
    dejaone, Jun 16, 2005 IP
  3. T0PS3O

    T0PS3O Feel Good PLC

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    Shawn can verify it's true and he'll be 'disposed of' accordingly :cool:
     
    T0PS3O, Jun 16, 2005 IP
  4. dejaone

    dejaone Well-Known Member

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    add restriction like "enable PM after 10 posts"
     
    dejaone, Jun 16, 2005 IP
  5. Mia

    Mia R.I.P. STEVE JOBS

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    #5

    Now that's a great idea!
     
    Mia, Jun 16, 2005 IP
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    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    I don't see any user with that username.
     
    digitalpoint, Jun 16, 2005 IP
  7. Will.Spencer

    Will.Spencer NetBuilder

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    Shawn:

    Here's what I received:


    directoriezsub
    Peon Join Date: Jun 2005
    Posts: 0


    Get Your site submitted to quality directories manually.

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    We are a part of Indian company My Web Solutions providing various web based services.
    At www.DirectoriezSubmission.com we give first preference to the quality of work. The submission to directories is done manually and we don't use any automatic submission software.

    We have made a list of carefully selected directories which give DIRECT HTML LINK and are totally free and do not require reciprocal link.
    We also provide the Snapshots ( Screen Shots ) of each and every directory submitted so you will have a proof of the work done and more over we will also provide you the Exact url of the category to which the site has been submitted so that you can check easily after few weeks.
    For more details please visit : www.directoriezsubmission.com
     
    Will.Spencer, Jun 16, 2005 IP