Maybe we could try something like this http://howtoprankatelemarketer.ytmnd.com

one of us should get a job doing it and figure out what methods they employ

I'm game - I'll be the scout if needed. Where do I apply? Then again I am not real savvy with computers so that could be a problem.

This isn't going to be used against me now is it?

If there were a temporarily invisible "holding tank" for new threads/posts from just registered folk why not give a large number of regulars the ability to view it and either promote posts to visible or delete as appropriate. I would certainly be willing to dip into the tank and clean it out each time I visit the Cellar (or once a day at least!!) in the interests of public hygeine. A sort of mass moderator status in one area?

I like UT's original suggestions, with changes noted in blue.

1) All current users are promoted to a new usergroup "Confirmed". This group is allowed to post new threads.

2) When a new user writes 5 posts of any kind, and at least 1 week has passed from their registrationthey are automatically promoted to "Confirmed" by the forum software, and thus allowed to post a new thread..

3) Merely-registered users can also be prevented from using Private Messaging, just for safety's sake.

4) Their info under their name should be "On Probation" or something until comfirmed, when They can make it what they want it to be.


No new moderators are needed. A week gives 'us' a chance to check 'them' out.

I notice a lot (relatively) of spammers registering, then going away, to slink back from a few hours to a day or two, then post a spam thread.

When I see a new member, if I have time, I find out where there IP is and look hard at the name. I've banned two before they ever posted once.

Lurkers....If you want to join the Cellar and you're from Korea, India or Eastern Europe.... do not, again, do not, register with the name MrCheapViagra. :rolleyes:

Okay, the way it's set up right now, new users cannot post new threads until they post four posts and last four days. Let's see how it goes.

:thumbsup:

seconded

Four days since the first post, or since registering?

Registering.

Doofus. :p

A look at the "Entertainment" forum, where the spammers are for some reason directed, shows that they are at least temporarily confused by the situation. There has been nothing for the last few days, which is unusual.

I hasn't been four days yet... ;)