Admin Approval setting?? - Trying to get around the problem of spam

[matt scarlett]

Before I went out today, i removed the block on forum registration that i've had for a few months now, because of a huge influx of spam, and yes i currently have 2 ... 3 up-to-date spam blockers on.

I get home few hours later, and low and behold the first 2 new comments are spam!

Is there a way that i, as an admin person can set it, so i have to approve every post, just like i have on my wordpress blog?

[Illori]

1.1.1* does not come with post approval, 2.0 does.

[matt scarlett]

i guess i need to update. If I do that, will i loose my work?

[Illori]

no you will not loose anything as long as you have a backup Upgrading SMF

[matt scarlett]

Thanks for your help. I'm on elance at the moment. gonna hire someone to do it. it's a bit beyond me.

[Illori]

we do have a help wanted board here if you want someone that knows about smf to do the upgrade for you, or you can pay for a charter membership and a team member can do it for you.

[matt scarlett]

Upgraded to 2.0. now all i need to know is; where's the option that allows the admin team to approve each and every post?

[Illori]

admin -> core features  enable post moderation and set the permissions for the groups.

[matt scarlett]

Sorry I'm totally lost. been searching 'rpund for 30 mins.

Admin> features and optiions and then??

[Illori]

i said core features not features and options.

[matt scarlett]

Just getting used to the new 'drop down' menu over the 1.1.14 its done.. thanks

[matt scarlett]

it's either not owrking or i've chosen the wrong prmissions. the only people who can post without approval are the admin and moderators. However spam is still getting through

[Illori]

you should open a new topic for your issue, as this thread no longer relates to your issue as it is in the 1.1.1* board.

[matt scarlett]

Sorry!