Looks like a spam outbreak

Chuck33079 · 09-18-2013, 06:55 AM

This can't be an isolated event. It's Skynet. Been nice knowing you guys.

Chuck33079 · 09-18-2013, 11:28 AM

They're back. Round up the posse.

SouthArk370Z · 09-18-2013, 01:51 PM

What is the proper procedure for flagging SPAM? Should I post a comment saying I've already flagged it? Comments in a SPAM thread (the comment will get deleted with the thread), but afraid I won't remember where all I've flagged/commented on SPAM comments. Does it make it more difficult for mods if different users flag a post multiple times? Does it really matter as long as it gets reported?

MyKindaGuise · 09-18-2013, 03:13 PM

reported 3 more in 3 minutes...

wheee! · 09-18-2013, 03:26 PM

This.... is....... insane!!!!!

ka24king · 09-18-2013, 03:27 PM

Ya this is getting to the point where it's hard to use the web site

MyKindaGuise · 09-18-2013, 03:28 PM

I keep reporting...but I have to leave work soon sooo.....lol

Cant our admin mac/ip ban on this forum?

SmokeEater27 · 09-18-2013, 03:48 PM

there should be some type of a requirement for new members to enter their vins in some sort of a verification portion during registering. This way the admins can verify the vin of a new members 370z to make sure they truly own a Z and not a fictional one. And if they dont want to give their vin then let them just stay forum "creepers".. Might be a half a-s-s idea but figured id give a shot in the dark lol.

Chuck33079 · 09-18-2013, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeEater27

there should be some type of a requirement for new members to enter their vins in some sort of a verification portion during registering. This way the admins can verify the vin of a new members 370z to make sure they truly own a Z and not a fictional one. And if they dont want to give their vin then let them just stay forum "creepers".. Might be a half a-s-s idea but figured id give a shot in the dark lol.

That might be a turnoff to some, myself included. Having to give up a unique identifier like that may be over the line. I'm all for some type of verification, but not anything as specific as the VIN.

SmokeEater27 · 09-18-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

That might be a turnoff to some, myself included. Having to give up a unique identifier like that may be over the line. I'm all for some type of verification, but not anything as specific as the VIN.

yea it was just a quick idea that popped in my head. Im sure theres probably a way better way to get true verification of a user being 100% legit. thats why i couldnt run a forum because i would probably be the only one in it

SouthArk370Z · 09-18-2013, 04:55 PM

Another spate coming in. Mods are getting behind.

Edit: They're gone now!

Chuck33079 · 09-18-2013, 04:00 PM

Hell, just make them post something that's not gibberish.

Trips · 09-18-2013, 05:12 PM

Thanks guys for the patience and help.

For clarification just use the Report button, and post "Reported" so others know its been reported, and WE don't end up with a pile of reports to the same spamer.

Again THANK YOU

SouthArk370Z · 09-18-2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Trips

... For clarification just use the Report button, and post "Reported" so others know its been reported, and WE don't end up with a pile of reports to the same spamer. ...

Thanks for clearing that up.

AK370Z · 09-18-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

What is the proper procedure for flagging SPAM? Should I post a comment saying I've already flagged it? Comments in a SPAM thread (the comment will get deleted with the thread), but afraid I won't remember where all I've flagged/commented on SPAM comments. Does it make it more difficult for mods if different users flag a post multiple times? Does it really matter as long as it gets reported?

Proper procedure is (pretty much what Trips said): Report the post and post reported. This way one post doesn't get many report. Thanks. I'll post an announcement soon. Similar thing happen last year too but it wasn't this bad. It seems like every year, one specific time, this happens. I have done some stuff on the forum and I have some plan Bs. But I want to see how long this continues. If it dies down like last year, I won't go through implementing those new things as they DO require more time on my (my mods) part on a daily basis.

I really do appreciate everyone who's keep reporting. Me and the mods are doing our best to remove them ASAP and IP banning them. So, keep reporting them.

09-18-2013, 06:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	This can't be an isolated event. It's Skynet. Been nice knowing you guys. GaleForce likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

09-18-2013, 11:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	They're back. Round up the posse. NickTurnon, DEpointfive0 and MyKindaGuise like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

09-18-2013, 01:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	What is the proper procedure for flagging SPAM? Should I post a comment saying I've already flagged it? Comments in a SPAM thread (the comment will get deleted with the thread), but afraid I won't remember where all I've flagged/commented on SPAM comments. Does it make it more difficult for mods if different users flag a post multiple times? Does it really matter as long as it gets reported? __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

09-18-2013, 03:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
MyKindaGuise A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,029 Drives: 11' 370z Sprt M6 Rep Power: 21	reported 3 more in 3 minutes... __________________ \|445whp398tq\| \|BW S259 Turbo\|3" Downpipe\Exhaust\|ID1000\|AeroMotive\|Tial\|EcuTek\|BC BR\|S0-4\|MaffFab\| MKGs-Single-Turbo

09-18-2013, 03:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 59 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40183	This.... is....... insane!!!!! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

09-18-2013, 03:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
ka24king Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: texas Posts: 582 Drives: '10 370z 40th annv. Rep Power: 15	Ya this is getting to the point where it's hard to use the web site DEpointfive0 likes this.

09-18-2013, 03:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
MyKindaGuise A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,029 Drives: 11' 370z Sprt M6 Rep Power: 21	I keep reporting...but I have to leave work soon sooo.....lol Cant our admin mac/ip ban on this forum? __________________ \|445whp398tq\| \|BW S259 Turbo\|3" Downpipe\Exhaust\|ID1000\|AeroMotive\|Tial\|EcuTek\|BC BR\|S0-4\|MaffFab\| MKGs-Single-Turbo

09-18-2013, 03:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
SmokeEater27 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 144 Drives: Like OJ In A Bronco Rep Power: 14	there should be some type of a requirement for new members to enter their vins in some sort of a verification portion during registering. This way the admins can verify the vin of a new members 370z to make sure they truly own a Z and not a fictional one. And if they dont want to give their vin then let them just stay forum "creepers".. Might be a half a-s-s idea but figured id give a shot in the dark lol. __________________ LLUMAR TINT 15% l ARK GT-S SPRINGS l STILLEN GEN 3 C.A.I l MOMO SHIFTER l Z1 SPACERS 20MM (F)/25MM (R).....STILL LOADING

09-18-2013, 04:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	Another spate coming in. Mods are getting behind. Edit: They're gone now! __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 09-18-2013 at 05:06 PM.

09-18-2013, 04:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	Hell, just make them post something that's not gibberish. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

09-18-2013, 05:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland Posts: 8,736 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Thanks guys for the patience and help. For clarification just use the Report button, and post "Reported" so others know its been reported, and WE don't end up with a pile of reports to the same spamer. Again THANK YOU DEpointfive0 and MyKindaGuise like this. __________________

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