Whats up with all the spam lately?

Nukie · 13-12-2009, 07:39 PM

Really its freaking me out. If I want Windows 7 I buy it (well already did), and I don't care about information about weird cellphones.

I'm not a web programmer (at least, not a good one) but isn't there anything we can do to stop this? Maybe some sort of "lock" so automatic messages can't be executed here anymore?

Love the community

, but dude, hate the spam

rocneasta · 13-12-2009, 07:50 PM

for me it's two clicks + spamm in the report page. but they are annoying.

Freespace-3DT · 14-12-2009, 04:54 AM

The bigger a community gets, the more spam it attracts. And so, the bigger guns the moderators need to use. Keep reporting spam, and we'll also keep an eye out for these buggers. But sometimes some will get through and until someone notices them they'll do their damage.

Edit: As for the Win7 vs Vista thread, even though it started as spam, the thread evolved into a coherent conversation so I thought I'd let it stay there.

exigaen · 14-12-2009, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freespace-3DT

Edit: As for the Win7 vs Vista thread, even though it started as spam, the thread evolved into a coherent conversation so I thought I'd let it stay there.

spammers, serving a function? NOOO! Kill it quick, before they start to feel validated!!

iraborden · 16-12-2009, 03:45 AM

why is it that one hate spam so much?

TekNeek · 16-12-2009, 07:50 PM

I'm glad you asked that question [b$][/b$], and in so being, should check out my site at www.thisisavirusandorsomeoranotherthingcompletelyu nrelatedtowhatgoesononteseforums.com and see for yourself what great offerings you are missing out.

All I need is your credit card number.

Freespace-3DT · 16-12-2009, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraborden

why is it that one hate spam so much?

That's a very good question, *INSERT NAME HERE*. I have recently come in contact with my bank accountant from Nigeria, who has asked me to forward you the sum of 25,000,000 $. I hope we meet soon in order to transfer the money to you.

Nukie · 17-12-2009, 11:20 AM

Oh no.... Freespace has been infected with the virus

TekNeek · 17-12-2009, 09:34 PM

the most epic spam I've ever gotten was an e-mail from my GF, asking me to lend her some money for her sick cousin in spain she was going to visit.

And trust me, I LOLed.

Oh, how I LOLed!

Freespace-3DT · 17-12-2009, 09:50 PM

TekNeek, can I get in touch with you to discuss sensitive matters of business? My Nigerian bank accountant has informed me recently that you are additionally entitled to a sum of 10,000,000 $. We can help your girlfriend's cousin to get the transplant required.

TekNeek · 18-12-2009, 09:19 PM

Nice! You're a lifesaver!

Could you send me your credit card info in your e-mail to me as an insurance?

Freespace-3DT · 18-12-2009, 09:34 PM

Certainly! Just tell me your email and password.
I am using Windows XP by the way. On a DELL Laptop. And I'm wearing a Jiore shirt. I finished drinking some Tap Water.

cheapshirts · 19-12-2009, 04:51 AM

If you see it, report it and it will be zapped. Starting threads to whinge about it won't make it go away. Believe it or not we don't like it either, but it's not as easy to block as you want to think it is.

Freespace-3DT · 19-12-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheapshirts

If you see it, report it and it will be zapped. Starting threads to whinge about it won't make it go away. Believe it or not we don't like it either, but it's not as easy to block as you want to think it is.

The irony! It's too much

Perversonality · 19-12-2009, 07:25 PM

It would be nice if they could post in the classified ads forum instead of randomly posting in unrelated threads, but I guess that's hoping for too much

13-12-2009, 07:39 PM	#1
Nukie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,644 Thanks: 7 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Whats up with all the spam lately? Really its freaking me out. If I want Windows 7 I buy it (well already did), and I don't care about information about weird cellphones. I'm not a web programmer (at least, not a good one) but isn't there anything we can do to stop this? Maybe some sort of "lock" so automatic messages can't be executed here anymore? Love the community , but dude, hate the spam

14-12-2009, 04:54 AM	#3
Freespace-3DT Commando Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Romania, Cluj Posts: 7,990 Thanks: 39 Thanked 186 Times in 159 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 10	The bigger a community gets, the more spam it attracts. And so, the bigger guns the moderators need to use. Keep reporting spam, and we'll also keep an eye out for these buggers. But sometimes some will get through and until someone notices them they'll do their damage. Edit: As for the Win7 vs Vista thread, even though it started as spam, the thread evolved into a coherent conversation so I thought I'd let it stay there. __________________ Cinematics: StarCraft: Final Metamorphosis (Final 7.5 Minute CG Animation) Speed Factor 2 (23-NOV-2010) Demo Reel 2010 (1-OCT-2010) StarCraft: First Contact (08-JUL-2009) MY CG&VFX WEBSITE

17-12-2009, 09:50 PM	#10
Freespace-3DT Commando Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Romania, Cluj Posts: 7,990 Thanks: 39 Thanked 186 Times in 159 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 10	TekNeek, can I get in touch with you to discuss sensitive matters of business? My Nigerian bank accountant has informed me recently that you are additionally entitled to a sum of 10,000,000 $. We can help your girlfriend's cousin to get the transplant required. __________________ Cinematics: StarCraft: Final Metamorphosis (Final 7.5 Minute CG Animation) Speed Factor 2 (23-NOV-2010) Demo Reel 2010 (1-OCT-2010) StarCraft: First Contact (08-JUL-2009) MY CG&VFX WEBSITE

18-12-2009, 09:34 PM	#12
Freespace-3DT Commando Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Romania, Cluj Posts: 7,990 Thanks: 39 Thanked 186 Times in 159 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 10	Certainly! Just tell me your email and password. I am using Windows XP by the way. On a DELL Laptop. And I'm wearing a Jiore shirt. I finished drinking some Tap Water. __________________ Cinematics: StarCraft: Final Metamorphosis (Final 7.5 Minute CG Animation) Speed Factor 2 (23-NOV-2010) Demo Reel 2010 (1-OCT-2010) StarCraft: First Contact (08-JUL-2009) MY CG&VFX WEBSITE

19-12-2009, 07:25 PM	#15
Perversonality Nick/Spud/Spudmonkey Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Reading(ish), Engerlandshire Posts: 2,766 Thanks: 23 Thanked 54 Times in 51 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	It would be nice if they could post in the classified ads forum instead of randomly posting in unrelated threads, but I guess that's hoping for too much __________________ My homepage mostly designed to show off my <400 triangle low poly models My physical model shop: Buy my crap

13-12-2009, 07:50 PM	#2
rocneasta in search of excellence Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 25m2 flat Posts: 5,392 Thanks: 113 Thanked 405 Times in 363 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 31	for me it's two clicks + spamm in the report page. but they are annoying.

16-12-2009, 03:45 AM	#5
iraborden Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	why is it that one hate spam so much?

16-12-2009, 07:50 PM	#6
TekNeek Wait, whut? Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,190 Thanks: 56 Thanked 90 Times in 84 Posts	I'm glad you asked that question [b$][/b$], and in so being, should check out my site at www.thisisavirusandorsomeoranotherthingcompletelyu nrelatedtowhatgoesononteseforums.com and see for yourself what great offerings you are missing out. All I need is your credit card number.

17-12-2009, 11:20 AM	#8
Nukie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,644 Thanks: 7 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Oh no.... Freespace has been infected with the virus

17-12-2009, 09:34 PM	#9
TekNeek Wait, whut? Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,190 Thanks: 56 Thanked 90 Times in 84 Posts	the most epic spam I've ever gotten was an e-mail from my GF, asking me to lend her some money for her sick cousin in spain she was going to visit. And trust me, I LOLed. Oh, how I LOLed!

18-12-2009, 09:19 PM	#11
TekNeek Wait, whut? Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,190 Thanks: 56 Thanked 90 Times in 84 Posts	Nice! You're a lifesaver! Could you send me your credit card info in your e-mail to me as an insurance?

19-12-2009, 04:51 AM	#13
cheapshirts Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If you see it, report it and it will be zapped. Starting threads to whinge about it won't make it go away. Believe it or not we don't like it either, but it's not as easy to block as you want to think it is.

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