Freebird Posted July 25, 2019 #1 Posted July 25, 2019 Folks, in case you haven't noticed, we are being attacked by spam today. I started deleting them early this morning and have deleted literally dozens of users today. I have reset things so that I have to approve members before they can post. I did that because of a large number of pornographic posts that new members were posting. So for now, anytime somebody registers, they will not be able to post until I approve them. I'm probably going to turn off the "Welcome" messages also.
Sylvester Posted July 25, 2019 #2 Posted July 25, 2019 I have noticed a few in the past couple weeks. You do what you feel necessary, since you are the boss. :icon_lurker:
venturesome Posted July 25, 2019 #3 Posted July 25, 2019 Yep, I noticed the strange names and addresses this morning. Its hard to imagine the motivation of such jerks.
Freebird Posted July 25, 2019 Author #4 Posted July 25, 2019 Yes, we've had 59 new users register today and only 2 of them were legit. I usually get.a couple per day.
jdbaker.vet Posted July 25, 2019 #5 Posted July 25, 2019 You handle it Brother! No business of that mess on here!
CaseyJ955 Posted July 26, 2019 #7 Posted July 26, 2019 I saw a few handles on my morning read that I knew would be a wave of spam. They just cant help themselves I suppose.
XV1100SE Posted July 26, 2019 #9 Posted July 26, 2019 Too bad the spammers don't pay the membership fee !
snyper316 Posted July 26, 2019 #10 Posted July 26, 2019 Too bad the spammers don't pay the membership fee ! Yeah that ain't no joke. I may be one of them that came back today. I took a Short Hiades just been busy. But i couldnt even see where i was quoted or anything till i paid my membership.
saddlebum Posted July 26, 2019 #11 Posted July 26, 2019 I have not noticed any yet and hope I never do. This spam is getting to be real anoying at work we have had to take training seasion on detecting and avoiding getting traped by hackeers. These internet terroists can cause major issues and sadly they are getting better at it all the time. Never fails how good things always have to be ruined by someone.
Drews Posted July 26, 2019 #12 Posted July 26, 2019 maybe no more free trial would that hurt the future of venture riders
bpate4home Posted July 26, 2019 #13 Posted July 26, 2019 maybe no more free trial would that hurt the future of venture riders Unfortunately I believe it would hurt the site. Watching the stats there are many guests that visit. I myself am new to the site within the year. I monitored many sites as a visitor before I registered for this one. I was on a small forum that basically just phased out after implementing a 'no free "visitors"' viewpoint. I've gotta say though that it worked out for me as this site is a good one.
baylensman Posted July 26, 2019 #15 Posted July 26, 2019 Didn't we go thru this a few years back? I thought we changed the posting rules in the classified section and some others. Could just be old guy faully memory too
Freebird Posted July 26, 2019 Author #16 Posted July 26, 2019 Yea, we went through something but this is different. They are just registering and hiding little hints to their products in their registrations. Most of them never even confirm their email addresses. I'm working on figuring out a solution.
Condor Posted July 27, 2019 #17 Posted July 27, 2019 Yea, we went through something but this is different. They are just registering and hiding little hints to their products in their registrations. Most of them never even confirm their email addresses. I'm working on figuring out a solution. Here's another one Don.... Haleymok. I think you hit the nail. Remove the auto Welcome, and pre-approve any trial memberships... After a while they'll prpbably go away.... Hopefully... :-)
djh3 Posted July 27, 2019 #18 Posted July 27, 2019 I know I have probably been a PIA on a couple registrations. But when I see something that looks odd, I usually try to give you a heads up.
Freebird Posted July 27, 2019 Author #19 Posted July 27, 2019 I know I have probably been a PIA on a couple registrations. But when I see something that looks odd, I usually try to give you a heads up. Not at all. It is appreciated.
Freebird Posted July 27, 2019 Author #20 Posted July 27, 2019 Just for the record, we have had 567 spammers try to join over the last 24 hours.
Sylvester Posted July 27, 2019 #21 Posted July 27, 2019 VR must be on the world wide spammers network to get that many, IMHO. Must keep you busy sorting through it all. Thanks for doing what you do, Don. It is obviously a labor of love.
WRIDR Posted July 28, 2019 #23 Posted July 28, 2019 Migawd Don, 567 posts to wade through??? Hang in there Babe, wish we could do something to help!! Hugs, WRIDR
Freebird Posted July 28, 2019 Author #24 Posted July 28, 2019 As of this morning, the count is 813 spammers over the last 30 hours. I am continuing to try various solutions.
Patch Posted July 28, 2019 #25 Posted July 28, 2019 I've been away most of the weekend just looking at the new posts and bottom right hand corner, a 1"sg. logal in the shape of a grey & blue arrow saying "Privacy-Terms" it seem to be baiting for a click..
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