SPAM users (1 Viewer)

[pr2-eugin]

I think SPAM users have got a little bit cheeky these days, I just stumbled upon this,

They start creating Groups and start advertising/spamming. I could not find anywhere to report a User/Group.

Or is this not even a problem and I am just making it a big deal for no reason (just like my ex)?

 

[Brianwarnock]

I've noticed this phenomena as well but it only interferes with looking at who's online and not when browsing new posts so it is not as disruptive as spam posters.

Brian

 

[pr2-eugin]

Yes Brian, its not disruptive. Although a lot of this might affect site performance (I think !).

Again, might not be an issue after all. Just thought I might shout out. Although this could be a good start for thinking about "Reporting Users/Groups" similar to reporting posts/threads.

 

[Brianwarnock]

Sorry if I gave the impression that I thought that it could be ignored, that was not my intention. I am not sure what the purpose is, but it can't be good.

Brian

 

[namliam]

If those messages are "google-able" then Definatly yes

 

[Vassago]

Never knew they were doing that. Thanks!

I wonder if Jon can limit group creation to users with a certain number of posts.

 

[pr2-eugin]

Never knew they were doing that. Thanks!

I wonder if Jon can limit group creation to users with a certain number of posts.

No problem Vassago, just thought it was worth informing someone.

 

[pbaldy]

Thanks Paul! They are certainly getting sneaky. I had never noticed these. We're getting rid of them, but it always helps to have alert people like you out there!

 

[Vassago]

Looks like we got ahead of the problem pretty easily.

Thanks again!

 

[Brianwarnock]

You guys are good. Are you able to stop it reoccurring or must we keep our eyes open and report it if we see it.

What is the best way to report if so?

Brian

 

[pbaldy]

Vas got most of them. For now we'll have to keep an eye out. Vas will see if Jon can do anything. I noticed once you go into a discussion, there's a "Report" option that will presumably alert us.

 

[pr2-eugin]

Thanks again!

Thanks Paul! They are certainly getting sneaky. I had never noticed these. We're getting rid of them, but it always helps to have alert people like you out there!

No problem ! Vas and Paul.

I noticed once you go into a discussion, there's a "Report" option that will presumably alert us.

I did notice that too, but thought it might be a pain going through each group and manually reporting it. Even for a Mod, or Admin it might be annoying to look pr2-eugin reported this, pr2-eugin reported that.

For future I will surely follow this route. Thank you for taking some action.

 

[pbaldy]

If you just report one it will trigger us to go in there and clean it out. No need to report one of each group (IMO).

 

[Vassago]

If you just report one it will trigger us to go in there and clean it out. No need to report one of each group (IMO).

Exactly!