Spammers

[Pete]

I was just suggesting some tools to spot them before they spam.

For instance the profile for "zarim" indicates that it registered on 12/10/09.
http://forum.oldversion.com/members/zarim.html

It didn't start posting spam until 8:34 AM on 12/11/09
http://forum.oldversion.com/general-...-200-sale.html
http://forum.oldversion.com/programs...-200-sale.html
http://forum.oldversion.com/requests...-400-sale.html

If an administrator or moderator had checked the account during the interim, he/she would have found that this is a Nigerian spambot that's been active since 5/9/09.
See: http://www.stopforumspam.com/search?q=zarim

Checking the username often isn't enough. The e-mail and IP addresses should also be searched.

[JaysonX]

My first time back here and BAM! LOTSA SPAM!
I was wondering when the site turned to sales.
good luck getting them off guys.

[Pete]

From the front page 12-15-09, 9:11 AM EST......

Welcome to our newest member, e_center09

A quick check reveals that this is a Nigerian spambot that's been known since November 6th.
Stop Forum Spam
BotScout.com: Search Results

It hasn't posted any spam yet, why give it a chance?

[Pete]

It's getting ridiculous now, when I check for new posts, I get multiple pages of spam.

Administrators... Have you tried this VB modification yet?
http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=248042

At njflyfishing.com, I've only have to remove one or two spammers a month manually, since the owner installed it.

[DMJY510]

I have the same opinion as you ,I think your words is reasonable and meaningful.


~Links removed~

[Pete]

The current spam appears to be mostly from "sleeper bots", that joined in February, and just became active now.

Since I can't "see" IPs & etc, all I can suggest is banning members who joined in (or after) February, haven't made any "legitimate" posts, and gave "Spain" as a location. I have a feeling that they're all the same bot.

[embolism]

In or after February nice,oh well that counts me out,Pmsl that's got to be the most profoundly dumb reasoning yet given that a bot may be activated any time from zarims post onwards,IP checkers are almost certainly a waste of time as most people who are adept at using a pc can change their IP`s without a problem or use an anonymous proxy ,email header checking and verification can work if administered correctly but only to a certain degree as anyone can go to an internet cafe and set up a new account on an anonymous machine and send whatever they like,if posts are in a foreign language Deutche ,Italiano,Francais,Arabe,etc who is going to validate what is written,Google lmao!!,not very accurate at the best of times.
I propose a change in policy and site rules to quickly and efficiently eradicate the idiots,1:general discussion be solely in regard PC solutions,workarounds.2:Any account advertising in anyway any products,torrents or anything not germain to site are deleted and IP address be blocked.3:all url`s that lead to any marketing spam that are posted lead to instant banning from site and are blocked and so on for if all can post whatever they like in discussions then all spammers and phish miesters will have a field day from day one,incorporating spammers blocklist would be helpful but so would strong site policing and policy.
Kick them to the curb (:^D)

[embolism]

here is one to watch as all 3 posts have marketing links-
http://forum.oldversion.com/member.p...-KIMEICOCAKMOT
just for openers.

[embolism]

here is one to watch as all 3 posts have marketing links-
http://forum.oldversion.com/member.p...-KIMEICOCAKMOT
just for openers.

http://forum.oldversion.com/member.p...-AvoinoRoobify

and virtually all posts on discussion board are spam central,trouble is it doesn't stop there.

[Pete]

Is anyone watching the store?

This one is probably a bot.
http://forum.oldversion.com/member.php?8427-matthew