s*pa*m*mer attacks

DD4lifeusmc · March 28, 2016, 06:59 PM

On another gun forum more related to BP and civil war era,
we are suffering a concerted s*pa*m*mer attack from all over the world.
If they haven't gotten here yet they probably will.
So the admins need to be vigilant.
Users, take care of your duplicate sites same passwords and same user names.etc

**Mike Irwin** · March 29, 2016, 07:30 AM

Thanks, DD4.

We suffered through a concerted spam attack a few years ago, and took steps to get past it.

We actively moderate everyone who joins. Anything that looks the least bit suspicious gets the potential a more in-depth review using some of the anti-spammer tools available.

If that review turns up nothing, but we still have our doubts, we can put the potential member in a review state that allows them to post, but the posts are held until reviewed by a mod.

And, finally, we've blocked huge ranges of IP addresses used by spammers.

Despite everything we've done, some still get through. They are dealt with quickly.

DaleA · March 29, 2016, 03:32 PM

I'm reminded of a quote from the movie 'Diner'

Quote:

Do you ever get the feeling that there's something going on that we don't know about?

I suspect this site is a bit like an iceberg with most of the work hidden below what we can see.

I'd say 'thank you' and throw a compliment at the staff but they don't like that so I won't. So there!

March 28, 2016, 06:59 PM	#1
DD4lifeusmc Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2012 Location: Wyoming Posts: 351	*spammer attacks** On another gun forum more related to BP and civil war era, we are suffering a concerted spam*mer attack from all over the world. If they haven't gotten here yet they probably will. So the admins need to be vigilant. Users, take care of your duplicate sites same passwords and same user names.etc

March 29, 2016, 07:30 AM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,413	Thanks, DD4. We suffered through a concerted spam attack a few years ago, and took steps to get past it. We actively moderate everyone who joins. Anything that looks the least bit suspicious gets the potential a more in-depth review using some of the anti-spammer tools available. If that review turns up nothing, but we still have our doubts, we can put the potential member in a review state that allows them to post, but the posts are held until reviewed by a mod. And, finally, we've blocked huge ranges of IP addresses used by spammers. Despite everything we've done, some still get through. They are dealt with quickly. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.