Getting Rid of Spam - Maltese Dogs Forum : Spoiled Maltese Forums

**Ladysmom** · 01-05-2013, 01:25 PM

The spam on SM is getting worse and worse. I know quite a few of us have to report threads for iphones, streaming football videos, etc. on a daily basis now. Spambots are getting smarter and smarter. The other day was terrible - it went on all day. Poor Maggie! It's got to drive the mods crazy constantly getting reports of spam.

All the other forums I have belonged to don't allow a newbie's first few posts to automatically post to the board. The first 3-5 posts have to be approved by a moderator before they show up on the forum. This stops the spambots from bombarding a forum with ads. The mods can just block their IP address and we never have to see all those ads.

I think this would work well on SM as it would allow the mods to keep one step ahead of the spam.

**Sylie** · 01-05-2013, 01:38 PM

You are so smart, Marj! I second your suggestion.

**Snowbody** · 01-05-2013, 02:37 PM

Yea - i think it was last night that the one person opened about 7 threads. Nothing to do with Maltese. Not a bad idea.

**SammieMom** · 01-05-2013, 03:20 PM

I agree, we have to do something. It's really out of hand.

**edelweiss** · 01-05-2013, 03:28 PM

Maybe we should all buy one of those "Spam" watches!

**Zoe's Mom88** · 01-05-2013, 03:43 PM

That is a good idea.

**Leila'sMommy** · 01-05-2013, 04:32 PM

I see three on there right now for iPhones. I just don't click on them. The only time these things are aggravating to me is when I come here on my phone and it takes up space that I could've otherwise seen new posts. But it still doesn't cause me that much trouble since I can just scroll past them.

**Ladysmom** · 01-05-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Leila'sMommy

I see three on there right now for iPhones. I just don't click on them. The only time these things are aggravating to me is when I come here on my phone and it takes up space that I could've otherwise seen new posts. But it still doesn't cause me that much trouble since I can just scroll past them.

I wasn't referring to the pop up ads, but actual spam threads. Most are from other countries so the spambots crawl in the night. Quite a few of us report all the new ones every morning when we log onto SM. I always click on "new posts" and the index is full of them. I know it must drive the mods crazy to keep getting spam alerts.

**maggieh** · 01-05-2013, 05:19 PM

It has been worse than usual the past few days for some reason - I will point Yung to your suggestion and see what he says.

**mysugarbears** · 01-05-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladysmom

All the other forums I have belonged to don't allow a newbie's first few posts to automatically post to the board. The first 3-5 posts have to be approved by a moderator before they show up on the forum. This stops the spambots from bombarding a forum with ads. The mods can just block their IP address and we never have to see all those ads.

I think this would work well on SM as it would allow the mods to keep one step ahead of the spam.

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Originally Posted by Snowbody

Yea - i think it was last night that the one person opened about 7 threads. Nothing to do with Maltese. Not a bad idea.

That's a wonderful idea Marj! I know Sue, i was reporting last night it was rather ridiculous.

I just want to take a moment to thank you Maggie for all you do!

01-05-2013, 01:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ladysmom Maltese Guru Name: Marj Dog's Name: Bailey and Lady at the Bridge Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 17,462	Getting Rid of Spam The spam on SM is getting worse and worse. I know quite a few of us have to report threads for iphones, streaming football videos, etc. on a daily basis now. Spambots are getting smarter and smarter. The other day was terrible - it went on all day. Poor Maggie! It's got to drive the mods crazy constantly getting reports of spam. All the other forums I have belonged to don't allow a newbie's first few posts to automatically post to the board. The first 3-5 posts have to be approved by a moderator before they show up on the forum. This stops the spambots from bombarding a forum with ads. The mods can just block their IP address and we never have to see all those ads. I think this would work well on SM as it would allow the mods to keep one step ahead of the spam. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLadys...s/182366213341

01-05-2013, 01:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sylie Maltese Guru Name: Sylvia Dog's Name: MiMi, Ray and RuRu Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Healdsburg, CA Posts: 6,502	You are so smart, Marj! I second your suggestion. __________________ MiMi & Sylvie

01-05-2013, 02:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Snowbody Maltese Guru Name: Susan Dog's Name: Tyler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 18,607	Yea - i think it was last night that the one person opened about 7 threads. Nothing to do with Maltese. Not a bad idea. __________________

01-05-2013, 03:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
SammieMom Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,101	I agree, we have to do something. It's really out of hand. __________________

01-05-2013, 03:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
edelweiss Maltese Guru Name: sandi Dog's Name: Kitzel & Liesl Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 9,077	Maybe we should all buy one of those "Spam" watches! __________________ Qui me amat, amet et canem meum. (Who loves me will love my dog also.), - St. Bernard "Life without a maltese is like summer without ice-cream." - St. Edelweiss

01-05-2013, 03:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zoe's Mom88 Maltese Guru Name: Barbie Dog's Name: Zoe (Kyra my Angel in Heaven) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,774	That is a good idea. __________________

01-05-2013, 04:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,104	I see three on there right now for iPhones. I just don't click on them. The only time these things are aggravating to me is when I come here on my phone and it takes up space that I could've otherwise seen new posts. But it still doesn't cause me that much trouble since I can just scroll past them. __________________

01-05-2013, 05:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
maggieh Super Moderator Name: Maggie Dog's Name: Sweetness and Tessa Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago - Western Suburbs Posts: 5,717	It has been worse than usual the past few days for some reason - I will point Yung to your suggestion and see what he says. __________________ Sweetness and Tessa

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