Return of the spambots

[nas]

Basically we need Mods on boards that are not moderated atm.  I report when I first see but there are a couple of boards not moderated.

We also now have a couple of inactive mods who should be replaceed to enable quicker action as I think on one Board HP is the only active mod.  We really 2 - 3 active mods on all boards.

Yes we do and some feedback would not go astray m0nty

I'll twitter m0nty again

[m0nty]

I have deleted hundreds of spam accounts. Hard to block them entirely because they come from so many different IPs. I'll keep watching.

[Grazz]

I have deleted hundreds of spam accounts. Hard to block them entirely because they come from so many different IPs. I'll keep watching.

Whats the issue with having some mods in these sections where there are none m0nty. ???

[m0nty]

Whats the issue with having some mods in these sections where there are none m0nty. ???

Some boards don't need their own mods.

[ossie85]

Whats the issue with having some mods in these sections where there are none m0nty. ???

Some boards don't need their own mods.

Obviously they do m0nty!

If the spam bots are posting in these sections, and users can't report it, they are left with the option of contact you via PM or twitter.

[Mr.Craig]

Tbh, hardly anyone legit joins this time of year. I'd be inclined to shut down the whole registration process for a week just to see if they move on.

[LaHug]

Thanks for sorting this, m0nty. I'd like to piggyback this thread, knowing that you've definitely already seen it, and put my hand up again to take on some mod duties with hawk_88 no longer an active member. I put up my hand around the same time last year, I believe, because HP was having a tough time dealing with all the spammers himself. I know that ossie and Holz are very active right now so it may not be necessary, but I'll still offer my services!
Please let me know what you think either way.
Cheers

[Noz]

Tbh, hardly anyone legit joins this time of year. I'd be inclined to shut down the whole registration process for a week just to see if they move on.

[nas]

here they come #holzhitthedeletbutton

[Holz]

here they come #holzhitthedeletbutton

they are coming faster than i can delete.

did about 5 before i went to bed, woke up and 12 reports. Hopefully if i keep it up they will disapear. the only annoying thing is i cant mod the afl and other comp threads. HP will need to do those.

[Justin Bieber]

Except I haven't received any reports from the AFL/Team boards nor much from the Other Sports board. Usually check all the major boards for spam when I'm on (DT, SC, P&T, Front Bar, Other Sports, Other Comps) but will add AFL board to that. I went through them last night and cleared some reports but was like 5 reports not to mention another say 5 threads that popped up before 2am. Pretty sure the spambots like striking in early morning like after 4-5am I assume. I only got up 15 minutes ago, so explains why I don't handle the early spams :(.

[Grazz]

Whats the issue with having some mods in these sections where there are none m0nty. ???

Some boards don't need their own mods.

I disagree mate, I think all the boards should have a mod tbh. The spambots are only one reason they are needed.