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We are aware that there is an issue with spam bots registering here and not usually posting. Were working on getting this all cleaned up and preventing it in the future with various registration security methods.
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Increase in Spam Registrations
Started by
shadow82x
, Jan 05 2011 08:35 PM
#1
Posted 05 January 2011 - 08:35 PM
shadow82x
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- Olo'eyktan
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<3 Neytiri
- LocationNew Jersey, USA
- Name: Colin
#2
Posted 05 January 2011 - 08:39 PM
kartracer76
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- Moderator
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- Name: Zac Mahoney
I second this. I've seen about 30 new accounts with NO activity lately.
I think it should be kept this way...
I think it should be kept this way...
Time spent thinking about what could be is time wasted making it a reality.
#3
Posted 05 January 2011 - 09:04 PM
shadow82x
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- Olo'eyktan
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<3 Neytiri
- LocationNew Jersey, USA
- Name: Colin
We just ran through the latest registrations and deleted over 35 accounts, we will make sure this won't happen again. 
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#4
Posted 05 January 2011 - 09:45 PM
shadow82x
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- Olo'eyktan
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<3 Neytiri
- LocationNew Jersey, USA
- Name: Colin
Added some new security measures:
- Added IPS Spam Monitoring Service
- Added Question and Answer Trivia
- Added user email confirmation for new registrants
This should me then enough protection now and in the future. Admin approval has been disabled.
- Added IPS Spam Monitoring Service
- Added Question and Answer Trivia
- Added user email confirmation for new registrants
This should me then enough protection now and in the future. Admin approval has been disabled.
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#5
Posted 07 January 2011 - 05:25 AM
illuminavi
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The CAPTCHA (similar to question/trivia) is probably the best way to catch out spam bots. Annoying as it can be having to go through this lengthy process of registering, those who are committed will take the time so it is worth it. The only thing to be careful of with admin approval is that you don't accidentally cancel someone's registration who may be a valid user. Besides that, all the added security should be a big improvement to catching spam bots and destroying them from AP's existence!
#6
Posted 07 January 2011 - 12:27 PM
shadow82x
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- Olo'eyktan
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<3 Neytiri
- LocationNew Jersey, USA
- Name: Colin
We had recaptcha installed but the bots managed to still bypass that. They shouldn't be able to get past the new measures however.
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#7
Posted 07 January 2011 - 01:54 PM
illuminavi
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#8
Posted 07 January 2011 - 09:37 PM
Neytiri Fan
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Neytiri is mine. BACK OFF!
- Name: Matt
Glad to see it's sorted.
#9
Posted 08 January 2011 - 10:14 AM
gabriel
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- One Of The People
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The measures you took seem good in my opinion. The Email registration and trivia questions should help crack down on spammers.
#10
Posted 08 October 2011 - 05:31 PM
shadow82x
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- Olo'eyktan
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<3 Neytiri
- LocationNew Jersey, USA
- Name: Colin
We have had a recent surge in human spammers adding promotional links to their signatures. Now you won't be able to add a signature until you reach 5 posts.
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#11
Posted 10 November 2011 - 05:51 PM
Enkrptic-Na'vi
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- Name: Ken (aka Aketuan)
Crafty little buggers aren't they...the spammers I mean. ha ha. Glad to see you guys are keeping the place tidy. Good job. 
Aketuan
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