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arjay
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spammers
« on: August 28, 2006, 12:07:40 pm »
I see the spammers have finally found us. Other message boards have been ruined this way, and some even shut down. I would really hate to lose this because of a few jerks. Can we lose them?

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Re: spammers
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2006, 03:41:46 pm »
There's not a whole lot we can do about it besides clean up after them every time. Luckily we have a good crew of moderators who are fast at doing just that. Thanks guys!
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Re: spammers
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2006, 11:37:56 pm »
Very fast. Another thanks guys!

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Definition of Spamming in the Forum Context?
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2006, 12:47:51 am »
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I see the spammers have finally found us. Other message boards have been ruined this way, and some even shut down. I would really hate to lose this because of a few jerks. Can we lose them? Rick

This might seem like a very naîve question to some members, but what is the definition of spamming in the context of a forum such as this one? Are we talking about private message spamming (I received such a PM today)? What are the characteristics and hallmarks of Forum spamming? Many thanks for your valued assistance.


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Re: spammers
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2006, 01:48:36 am »
Random posts advertising for make money fast or whatever is what is typically seen. ("Send $1 to each person on this list and you can make $50,000 in a week")

If you get any PMs which you consider to be spam or otherwise inappropriate or in violation of forum rules, please contact a moderator.
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