I prune users like that everyday. In fact, that's exactly why I just logged on.
EDIT: I think that I've curbed the problem. The bogus users should be no more.
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| Author: | Anonymous [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 6:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Are there register/login bots? |
Just noticed a user logged in called fam-oppenheimer.de which was just a link to a spam site.. and it's not the first one I've seen. I can't see how registering and logging in manually just to spam is a worthwhile return on investment. |
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| Author: | Goat [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 11:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Are there register/login bots? |
GeneralDiomedes wrote: Just noticed a user logged in called fam-oppenheimer.de which was just a link to a spam site.. and it's not the first one I've seen. I can't see how registering and logging in manually just to spam is a worthwhile return on investment.
I know, they annoy me too, but short of keeping a list and sending it to Mike every so often, what can you do? |
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| Author: | Anonymous [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 4:20 pm ] |
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Having those psychedelic number/letter graphics you have to type in to register might deter them.. |
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| Author: | Eyesore [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 10:35 pm ] |
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Send a mod a PM and alert them. |
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| Author: | Anonymous [ Sat Feb 11, 2006 12:31 am ] |
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I prune users like that everyday. In fact, that's exactly why I just logged on.
EDIT: I think that I've curbed the problem. The bogus users should be no more. |
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