RE: Site Bugs/Problems -
streak - 04-06-14
Mr P and I do our best to remove the spam as it comes in, but we can't be on 24/7
Ollie removed a spam filter because it was blocking new members from joining.. I'm not sure what the answer is to be honest.
Benji did suggest they must show they know how to do mirror overlap lacing before they can join...
RE: Site Bugs/Problems -
olskool720 - 04-06-14
(04-06-14, 07:59 PM)streak Wrote: .....but we can't be on 24/7.....
that's a bunch of crap, why not?!
you guys do a fine job
RE: Site Bugs/Problems -
Bongosi - 04-06-14
I see your point - is there anything we can all do to help rather than rely on the existing admins - would donations make a security upgrade possible for example?
RE: Site Bugs/Problems -
olstar - 06-06-14
I'm gonna look into some more anti spam methods...
At a push I may have to migrate software as mybb ain't as good as some of the newer stuff.
I'll take a look over the weekend g's
RE: Site Bugs/Problems -
Bongosi - 06-06-14
Good idea Olstar! The level of spam is getting a bit tedious at the mo. Let us all know if there is anything we can do to help out. Apparently SMF or vBulletin are good free alternatives to MyBB but the forums seem to go around in circles when recommending.
RE: Site Bugs/Problems -
olstar - 06-06-14
Ok, i added the latest anti spam stuff to here just now as i didnt realise it was as bad as it was.
It references BadBehaviour and StopForumSpam databases, puts an anti spam "honeypot" on the signup form and also requires all new users to fill out a reCaptcha code for the first 5 posts they make.
That should slow the fuckers down haha
Its actually been updated this year too which is insane for myBB mods
RE: Site Bugs/Problems -
olstar - 06-06-14
(06-06-14, 10:05 PM)Bongosi Wrote: Good idea Olstar! The level of spam is getting a bit tedious at the mo. Let us all know if there is anything we can do to help out. Apparently SMF or vBulletin are good free alternatives to MyBB but the forums seem to go around in circles when recommending.
Yeah man, ive used them all before and they all have pros and cons.
This software has its flaws but its fairly straightforward to use and it used to be the better software for stuff like spam.
Im tempted to move it over to something much newer but ill only do so if i cant stop spam/add cool new stuff to this software as if it aint broke dont fix it
If this keeps giving you all shit then ill switch it though...
RE: Site Bugs/Problems -
ez-1 - 07-06-14
Thanks Ollie! You're the man!
RE: Site Bugs/Problems -
streak - 07-06-14
RE: Site Bugs/Problems -
olstar - 10-06-14
Has it slowed down?
Just had to remove one the motha fockas
RE: Site Bugs/Problems -
Bongosi - 10-06-14
Has definitely slowed down. It was getting a bit silly. Only been one that I have noticed since you made the changes. Hopefully, with a bit more weeding, this has done the trick. Thanks Olstar.
RE: Site Bugs/Problems -
olstar - 24-06-14
Just got rid of another, looks like it signed up a few days ago so they're still getting through...
I will find them... And I will kill them.. /taken
RE: Site Bugs/Problems -
Bongosi - 24-06-14
A lot better than it was! Keep up the good work.
RE: Site Bugs/Problems -
lexustek192 - 25-06-14
Great job!! Whatever you are doing has definitely slowed it down.
RE: Site Bugs/Problems -
olstar - 25-06-14
Registrations now set to admin approval so I'll vet every signup as they sign up