How can I prevent spam posts

Started by ajac63, March 05, 2020, 06:25:52 AM

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ajac63

Sorry I haven't posted for a while...  Basically I am getting inundated with spam posts that have nothing to do with the topic concerned, what is the best thing I can do to prevent this?  Captchas don't work if the 'posters' aren't bots, so again, what should I do?
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Quote from: ajac63 on March 05, 2020, 03:31:46 PM
Quote from: efk on March 05, 2020, 09:48:46 AM
https://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=571419.msg4045460#msg4045460
https://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=569553.msg4030501#msg4030501
Thanks, but deciphering verification codes and answering verification questions only works against bots.  Also, how can you know who is or who isn't going to be a spammer?
Is your problem related with bots only, or problematic people that you know are doing bad things on purpose? If your problem is with individuals I can help you to solve problem, in private.

ajac63

Quote from: vbgamer45 on March 05, 2020, 03:41:52 PM
I like asking a reason to join reason on registration.
How does this prevent spam posts?  Someone will give a reason, a valid reason, then join the forum and post spam anyway.  The only foolproof way I can think of is to delete their account, but this isn't ideal either for all sorts of reasons.
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ajac63

Quote from: L2Scarlet on March 05, 2020, 05:04:34 PM
Using this mod... Reason for joining. (Best and simple mod ever).
https://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=2326
This seams a possible solution, thanks :)  Having to wait to be approved could help deter them and make them go elsewhere.
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ajac63

Quote from: efk on March 05, 2020, 07:56:11 PM
Quote from: ajac63 on March 05, 2020, 03:31:46 PM
Quote from: efk on March 05, 2020, 09:48:46 AM
https://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=571419.msg4045460#msg4045460
https://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=569553.msg4030501#msg4030501
Thanks, but deciphering verification codes and answering verification questions only works against bots.  Also, how can you know who is or who isn't going to be a spammer?
Is your problem related with bots only, or problematic people that you know are doing bad things on purpose? If your problem is with individuals I can help you to solve problem, in private.
I think it's mainly individuals, but also a few bots as well - difficult to tell.  Some of the user names are a bit odd though.
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m4z

Is it feasible for you to "warn" the individual users, and put them under post moderation if they continue to "spam"?
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ajac63

Quote from: m4z on March 06, 2020, 06:49:26 AM
Is it feasible for you to "warn" the individual users, and put them under post moderation if they continue to "spam"?
I'll try this, thanks  :)
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vbgamer45

Quote from: ajac63 on March 06, 2020, 05:35:08 AM
Quote from: vbgamer45 on March 05, 2020, 03:41:52 PM
I like asking a reason to join reason on registration.
How does this prevent spam posts?  Someone will give a reason, a valid reason, then join the forum and post spam anyway.  The only foolproof way I can think of is to delete their account, but this isn't ideal either for all sorts of reasons.
Depends like on a game forum I mine It helps me tell if some one is legit or not. If someone puts in nonsense i know not to approve them.
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Quote from: ajac63 on March 06, 2020, 05:41:01 AM
Quote from: efk on March 05, 2020, 07:56:11 PM
Quote from: ajac63 on March 05, 2020, 03:31:46 PM
Quote from: efk on March 05, 2020, 09:48:46 AM
https://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=571419.msg4045460#msg4045460
https://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=569553.msg4030501#msg4030501
Thanks, but deciphering verification codes and answering verification questions only works against bots.  Also, how can you know who is or who isn't going to be a spammer?
Is your problem related with bots only, or problematic people that you know are doing bad things on purpose? If your problem is with individuals I can help you to solve problem, in private.
I think it's mainly individuals, but also a few bots as well - difficult to tell.  Some of the user names are a bit odd though.
Screenshots? Post on imgur and post links here. Based on their behavior if they are real humans I can help you to push them away.

ajac63

Quote from: vbgamer45 on March 07, 2020, 12:41:08 PM
Quote from: ajac63 on March 06, 2020, 05:35:08 AM
Quote from: vbgamer45 on March 05, 2020, 03:41:52 PM
I like asking a reason to join reason on registration.
How does this prevent spam posts?  Someone will give a reason, a valid reason, then join the forum and post spam anyway.  The only foolproof way I can think of is to delete their account, but this isn't ideal either for all sorts of reasons.
Depends like on a game forum I mine It helps me tell if some one is legit or not. If someone puts in nonsense i know not to approve them.
Yea that's a good work around, but in the end I just sent the spammers a PM saying they would be banned if they continued posting, er more spam... ::)
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ajac63

Quote from: efk on March 08, 2020, 12:39:27 PM
Quote from: ajac63 on March 06, 2020, 05:41:01 AM
Quote from: efk on March 05, 2020, 07:56:11 PM
Quote from: ajac63 on March 05, 2020, 03:31:46 PM
Quote from: efk on March 05, 2020, 09:48:46 AM
https://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=571419.msg4045460#msg4045460
https://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=569553.msg4030501#msg4030501
Thanks, but deciphering verification codes and answering verification questions only works against bots.  Also, how can you know who is or who isn't going to be a spammer?
Is your problem related with bots only, or problematic people that you know are doing bad things on purpose? If your problem is with individuals I can help you to solve problem, in private.
I think it's mainly individuals, but also a few bots as well - difficult to tell.  Some of the user names are a bit odd though.
Screenshots? Post on imgur and post links here. Based on their behavior if they are real humans I can help you to push them away.
Thanks efk :)  I've just deleted all of them, but if I get them again I'll def post links there!
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nidec

I check the IP address of every new member to see if there's a history of spamming or malicious posting

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Quote from: nidec
I check the IP address of every new member to see if there's a history of spamming or malicious posting


And how are you doing this, based on IP address?

efk

He is checking IPs on google, sometimes can help but usually you can't trust it. Email and 1st post can tell you more about new user nidec, but doing bans before being sure is not wise move. Also there is Track User option on profile, so that might show you range with accounts from the same owner if not bot.

ajac63 send me screenshots when you see it, or if you have problem with more people. I can make you to be their worst experience.

nidec

Im not checking them on google.
I use Abuseipdb but there are other companies out there offering the same service.

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