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Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
In order to deal with some of the spam we've been getting recently we're turning on the image verification for new sign ups. Unfortunately this means a few hours downtime tomorrow - between 10am and 1pm GMT.

Sorry for the short notice but this is something I really want to get set up asap.
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    It'll be worth the downtime Jim if it stops the images etc these idiots are spamming the site with recently.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    :crying:
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I agree the down time will be well worth it.
  • BunnieBunnie Posts: 6,099 Master Poster
    :yes: so worth it!
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Not at all, the images referenced are those spam porn links in sex - I assume.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    :( i'll have to work tomorrow then :(
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Does this mean there can be no images used on the boards?
    Nope, it means that whenever a new user signs up, as part of the validation process, a random image is generated containing a code, numbers or letters, or both. You then have to put that code into a box and only then will you be allowed to finish the registration.

    I think.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    how would that stop spammers though?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Most spam is actually created automatically, it won't stop individuals but will stop programs that just generate posts and spam and accounts to use for spam.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Is it currently an instant banning for anyone posting spam and only spam Jim ?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Yeah, with some understanding for people who may be posting things like personal websites or charity appeals that may want to be members but haven't read the rules. But general business, dodgy, scam spam - they just get banned on the spot.

    Think we're up to about a couple a day at the moment.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I'll still be in me bed round those times, so not a problem. Do what ya have to do boyo :razz:
  • JsTJsT Posts: 18,268 Skive's The Limit
    Good idea, well done Jim.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Jim V wrote:
    In order to deal with the spam we've been getting recently, we're turning on the image verification for new sign ups. Unfortunately this means a few hours downtime tomorrow - between 10am and 1pm GMT. Sorry for the short notice but this is something I really want to get set up asap.
    No, no, it's not a problem at all. If it means that we no longer have to deal with threads that contain child pornography, then so be it. These repellent, vile threads have been able to get on here for too long, and I congratulate TheSite for taking action to stop it. :)
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    stargalaxy wrote:
    No, no, it's not a problem at all. If it means that we no longer have to deal with threads that contain child pornography, then so be it. These repellent, vile threads have been able to get on here for too long, and I congratulate TheSite for taking action to stop it. :)
    yes it's a good idea and everything....

    but, do you ever speak like a normal person? :eek2:
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    stargalaxy wrote:
    This is the way I always speak, my speech is very formal, it always has been, I make no apologies for it. Just ask anyone who knows me.

    Danny

    for those of you who wanted to know the reply, sent to me in a PM...
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Welsh Jemz wrote:
    for those of you who wanted to know the reply, sent to me in a PM...
    A private message is a form of correspondence solely for two people, and this breach of confidence has quite angered me.
  • JsTJsT Posts: 18,268 Skive's The Limit
    Jesus christ, chill.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    your-babe wrote:
    Still in bed?!!! I'm envious!!!

    Aye will working tonight till about 3am tonight. So don't usually get up till about 12pm or so. hehe
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Actually anyone can pretty much say they got a PM, that's hardly a breach of confidence. Plus sending a private message doesn't guarantee any particular privacy within the rules, though people may be offended by it.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    And the usual, if anyone does recieve a message they find unpleasant or they don't think is appropriate it can be forwarded to a PM to deal with.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    stargalaxy wrote:
    ...quite angered me.

    Like a broken record you are. You'll never lighten up, will ya?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Jim V wrote:
    And the usual, if anyone does recieve a message they find unpleasant or they don't think is appropriate it can be forwarded to a PM to deal with.
    All I did was answer her question in private. I didn't want to interfere in the thread.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Chill everyone; not saying your PM was a problem, just taking an opportunity to remind people of the process. let's not worry about the PM's and just leave this thread for people who want to know about the downtime.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    You mean that for the time that I DON'T have lectures tomorrow, thesite will be down? And then when I am in lectures it will be back up and running?! GAH! *throws diva-like tantrum*

    But yeah, it's good that something is being done about the spam.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    oh god what a shame thesite will be down lets all cry
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Well you won't be crying cos you're Ross Kemp and you're well 'ard. Well 'ard blokes don't cry :p
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Well you won't be crying cos you're Ross Kemp and you're well 'ard. Well 'ard blokes don't cry :p


    well duh
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I never use the forums during those hours.

    A shame for all you others though. :lol:
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ah well. I'll be having my eyes tested/be at work then so no matter.
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