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Old 07-02-2010, 04:47 PM   #1

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Thumbs down Spammers Getting Through is Getting Old Quickly

What's with the spammers easily getting by the spam catching software since the site was sold? Something changed b/c we are getting hit and hit hard and often. It's annoying and a complete turnoff when stopping by TL.

I log on now to see this:



One username, posting the same thing in as many threads as possible. And this is a regular occurrence here now.

Can't something be put into place to stop this? It's the same message in many threads. Ban the user and a new one will show up later.

It was never like this prior to the site admin change.
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Old 07-02-2010, 05:57 PM   #2

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Re: Spammers Getting Through is Getting Old Quickly

I concur.

At least the old crew (James) had a handle on things. Right now, it's a free for all for the spammers.

Shame.
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Re: Spammers Getting Through is Getting Old Quickly

What was it they were spamming about ? Did it involve anything to do with penny stocks or Canada stocks ?


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Re: Spammers Getting Through is Getting Old Quickly

I would never, ever buy anything from a spammer! Who would, I wonder?

P.S. I sent TL a notice when I saw so many threads spammed with the same message (before seeing this thread).
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Re: Spammers Getting Through is Getting Old Quickly

I'm surprised a moderator has not called by this thread and said "please use the 'report post' button".

Not sure who the general board mods are nowadays (I know certain sections have there own) maybe they need a couple more for certain time zones?
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Re: Spammers Getting Through is Getting Old Quickly

I have been busy for some time but stopped by TL to see what is going on and twice today serious spam. Looks bad for TL.
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Re: Spammers Getting Through is Getting Old Quickly

The current Admin and staff couldn't care less apparently.

When it was James' baby he was on top of it. Right now, the new crew is running the site as a money-making operation without regard for the integrity of the site and its posters.

They probably should keep James on as a consultant to advise them how to mitigate the onslaught of spam that has been plaguing them of late.
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Re: Spammers Getting Through is Getting Old Quickly

it's the July 4th long weekend in USA...
probably they are away.
I would worry if things do not get back to normal by Tuesday morning.
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