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Zabaware Forums => Ultra Hal 7.0 => Topic started by: echoman on February 21, 2011, 12:36:11 pm

Title: Attack
Post by: echoman on February 21, 2011, 12:36:11 pm: Has anyone else noticed that recently Zabaware has received the very worst spam attack I've ever seen here? I always use 'read unread postings' link and cannot see any legitimate posting because of the colossal spam postings. Is there nothing that can be done? It's not good for the forum.
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Post by: freddy888 on February 21, 2011, 12:42:15 pm: Same here, around 10 pages full of spam. Getting silly.
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Post by: markofkane on February 21, 2011, 12:54:19 pm: I noticed that too. Need more security. and security measures.

I think we need more mods, and a setting in the forum that no-one can join unless getting prior approval. And captcha.
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Post by: echoman on February 21, 2011, 12:59:59 pm: I think all posted links need to vetted by the moderator. Wouldn't that stop most spam?
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Post by: markofkane on February 21, 2011, 01:25:17 pm: I would like to add another idea: Those who have not purchased Hal can post in forum category at the bottom of the list. They can still inquire about Hal, but would be limited to one forum. The rest of the forums would be reserved for Hal purchasers. Just a thought. (limited rights that can be set by the administrator.)

It just hurts me to see this forum trashed by spammers. :'(
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Post by: echoman on February 21, 2011, 01:29:57 pm: Sounds like a good idea Mark.
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Post by: onthecuttingedge2005 on February 21, 2011, 03:43:20 pm: I smell an I.P ban on spam, If Rob can make a special Registry entry and or a special cookie that resides on a spammers computer, when it uploads to the spammers computer The I.P address is banned and the entry inserted is recorded on the server as being flagged so even if the spammer had a dynamic I.P address the forum server would see the finger print of the registry entry and or banned cookie.

I know Rob can see everyone's I.P address, it is just a matter of selecting the right banning plug-in for his forum.

Just passing some idea's along.
Jerry 8)
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Post by: NIGE on February 22, 2011, 01:13:26 am: Great one OTCE.
That way they can't just change their name etc.
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Post by: lightspeed on February 22, 2011, 10:20:42 am: OTCE that would be ok but i beleive a person has to have an agreement that the person has to agree to in software? otherwise if i am not mistaken that's what some company ( i don't remember who sony? ) was in trouble with and sued over because it unknowing( to owners) plcaed a code in pc's? to stop people from doing things .
but i do agree whole heartidly that something will have to be done or someone or more people will practically shut this site down so this is something that Robert hisself is going to have to tackle to stop that from happening!
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Post by: Medeksza on February 22, 2011, 02:09:08 pm: This forum software has a ban by ip and username feature built in. I just started using it and gave Duskrider's account the same feature. It should be easier now to delete all posts by an abusive member and ban them with just a couple button clicks.
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Post by: onthecuttingedge2005 on February 22, 2011, 02:25:29 pm: Quote from: Medeksza on February 22, 2011, 02:09:08 pm
This forum software has a ban by ip and username feature built in. I just started using it and gave Duskrider's account the same feature. It should be easier now to delete all posts by an abusive member and ban them with just a couple button clicks.

Hi Rob.

could you allow me to be a moderator here, I would respect the position highly and it would give the forum some help in keeping out the spammers.
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Post by: Medeksza on February 22, 2011, 02:31:09 pm: Quote from: onthecuttingedge2005 on February 22, 2011, 02:25:29 pm
Quote from: Medeksza on February 22, 2011, 02:09:08 pm
This forum software has a ban by ip and username feature built in. I just started using it and gave Duskrider's account the same feature. It should be easier now to delete all posts by an abusive member and ban them with just a couple button clicks.

Hi Rob.

could you allow me to be a moderator here, I would respect the position highly and it would give the forum some help in keeping out the spammers.

Sure, you're definitely a trustworthy long time member here. I've given you moderator status. Hopefully between the 3 of us now we will keep spam to a minimum. Please reserve post deletion and account bans only to obvious spam bots/abusers.
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Post by: markofkane on February 22, 2011, 02:55:41 pm: Excellent!! Thanks Robert, and congrats OTCE!!
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Post by: Duskrider on February 22, 2011, 03:20:17 pm: Welcome aboard Jerry (http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac140/Sandee6027/Fun%20photos%201/nm11.gif)
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Post by: onthecuttingedge2005 on February 22, 2011, 06:56:41 pm: Thanks Rob and thanks Dusk & Mark

Jerry 8)
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Post by: raybe on February 25, 2011, 11:55:39 am: Just a light note. Did I have ever tell you new moderators how much I appreciate your hard work! Just trying to stay on their good side. LOL.

Understand that it is a serious problem but just wanted to lighten up a little.

By the way I have seen that example on another AI web. If you don't log in or can't log in then only certain areas are readable to visitors but they can not post and do not have access to all threads in forum.

Thanks,
raybe

Congrats to the to members stepping up to the plate to represent all of us and the Ultra Hal Forum Safer!!!
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Post by: Duskrider on March 07, 2011, 10:25:55 am: (http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac140/Sandee6027/Fun%20photos%201/nm11.gif)
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Post by: drgsldr69 on March 07, 2011, 04:42:57 pm: well actually SMF is very well known for weak security. I uised to use them all the time but got tired of constantly getting hacked, and spammed. me myself i prefer phpbb 3.0 since they finally cleaned up the code. add the stargate portal to it and you have a nice layout and a really good setup for a website.Also have you thought about teaching one of the bots to notice spammers and auto delete/ban them?
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Post by: One on March 17, 2011, 10:25:55 pm: Need multiple or correct host file to show load balance
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Post by: markofkane on March 18, 2011, 04:37:37 am: F*** Tory Burch, and F*** your spam! >:(
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Post by: onthecuttingedge2005 on March 18, 2011, 05:51:36 am: Quote from: markofkane on March 18, 2011, 04:37:37 am
F*** Tory Burch, and F*** your spam! >:(

Got you covered Mark 8)
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Post by: NIGE on March 18, 2011, 06:51:31 am: Good job OTCE.
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Post by: markofkane on March 18, 2011, 09:54:43 am: Thanks, OTCE!!! 8)
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