Operational changes for spam - Page 3

Pie · 12-28-2006, 10:17 PM

UT, you do what you have to do to keep the spammers down. 5 "good post" limit before new threads seems fair.

I will say that we seem to have gotten some real interesting legit posts from unregistered lurkers who just have to de-cloak to rebut some argument or the other. If there's a time-based waiting period before all posts, this will stifle their input.

Flint: godwin.

xoxoxoBruce · 12-29-2006, 03:51 AM

I agree, Pie. We've had a number of lurkers that finally couldn't take it any more and had to respond. They are usually excellent posts, too.
That said, I doubt if there many who have an Epiphany and just have to start a new thread, right now.

So, not being able to make a posting in an existing thread would deter the urgent desire to respond. But the 24hr wait to start a thread shouldn't be a problem.

Not responding to spam threads, and definitely not clicking the links, would be a help. I doubt if they really give a shit about your smartass insults, they crave attention not praise.

Griff · 12-29-2006, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Not responding to spam threads, and definitely not clicking the links, would be a help. I doubt if they really give a shit about your smartass insults, they crave attention not praise.

but its fun... and you're right

Flint · 12-29-2006, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Pie

Flint: godwin.

You remind me of a guy I read about. His name was Adolph !!!

Shawnee123 · 12-29-2006, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Flint

You remind me of a guy I read about. His name was Adolph !!!

Flint, if you haven't already, you must read Jon Stewart's "Naked Pictures of Famous People" where he wrote an "interview" with the surprisingly not dead Hitler and Larry King. It's freaking hilarious!

Shawnee123 · 12-29-2006, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Oh crikey - if you're going down that route you should send the girls in. We can be UT's Angels.

Load me, Bri, Shawnee, Ducks, Ali (apologies if I've missed any party girls out) up with duty free booze, a couple of non-prescription prescriptions, a bag of feathers and a chicken tandoori and turn us loose on the right continent. We might not get the spammer, but we sure as hell will send back holiday snaps that make your eyes water.

I like the way you think.

Elspode · 12-29-2006, 09:38 AM

Why not use some creative license and shoot those holiday snaps right there in your apartment/flat.

Shawnee123 · 12-29-2006, 09:59 AM

Damn, I wish I had a camera, a video, internet at home. This could be SO fun.

yesman065 · 12-29-2006, 10:09 AM

Sorry to get back on track, but whats the concensus at this point?

Shawnee123 · 12-29-2006, 10:46 AM

Oooooooh, dig Mr Stay-on-track Man!

busterb · 12-29-2006, 12:28 PM

Go for it UT.

Flint · 12-29-2006, 03:55 PM

Y'know, they always post links, so... we could just hack the shit out of those sites? Fuck them up so bad they'll run away with their tail between their legs and go tell all their spammer buddies that hang out at spammer hangouts... and... then... they'll tell the head honcho of the spammers gang... and then he'll come here and butt-fuck UT... okay nevermind.

Shawnee123 · 12-29-2006, 03:58 PM

Why do the spam posts have that little piece of paper next to them?

Flint · 12-29-2006, 04:12 PM

It's toilet paper.

Undertoad · 12-29-2006, 07:04 PM

A lot of them are using some specific set of instructions, I'm sure; which include the advice to put an icon on their post to make it stand out more.

12-28-2006, 10:17 PM	#31
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	UT, you do what you have to do to keep the spammers down. 5 "good post" limit before new threads seems fair. I will say that we seem to have gotten some real interesting legit posts from unregistered lurkers who just have to de-cloak to rebut some argument or the other. If there's a time-based waiting period before all posts, this will stifle their input. Flint: godwin. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

12-29-2006, 03:51 AM	#32
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I agree, Pie. We've had a number of lurkers that finally couldn't take it any more and had to respond. They are usually excellent posts, too. That said, I doubt if there many who have an Epiphany and just have to start a new thread, right now. So, not being able to make a posting in an existing thread would deter the urgent desire to respond. But the 24hr wait to start a thread shouldn't be a problem. Not responding to spam threads, and definitely not clicking the links, would be a help. I doubt if they really give a shit about your smartass insults, they crave attention not praise. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-29-2006, 09:38 AM	#37
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Why not use some creative license and shoot those holiday snaps right there in your apartment/flat. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

12-29-2006, 09:59 AM	#38
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Damn, I wish I had a camera, a video, internet at home. This could be SO fun. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

12-29-2006, 10:46 AM	#40
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Oooooooh, dig Mr Stay-on-track Man! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

12-29-2006, 10:09 AM	#39
yesman065 Banned - Self Imposed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,847	Sorry to get back on track, but whats the concensus at this point?

12-29-2006, 12:28 PM	#41
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Go for it UT. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

12-29-2006, 03:55 PM	#42
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Y'know, they always post links, so... we could just hack the shit out of those sites? Fuck them up so bad they'll run away with their tail between their legs and go tell all their spammer buddies that hang out at spammer hangouts... and... then... they'll tell the head honcho of the spammers gang... and then he'll come here and butt-fuck UT... okay nevermind. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

12-29-2006, 03:58 PM	#43
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Why do the spam posts have that little piece of paper next to them? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

12-29-2006, 04:12 PM	#44
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	It's toilet paper. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

12-29-2006, 07:04 PM	#45
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	A lot of them are using some specific set of instructions, I'm sure; which include the advice to put an icon on their post to make it stand out more.

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