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Post by Sgreen » Sun Aug 21, 2016 12:13 pm

Or is there more and more spam appearing on the forum?
Kaylybrooks? An example
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Post by Smartbear » Sun Aug 21, 2016 3:14 pm

Sgreen wrote:Or is there more and more spam appearing on the forum?
Kaylybrooks? An example
It's looking like a growth industry lately, shame we can't send a pulse of something up the spam line & hit them where it hurts (their wallets) :thumbsdown:
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Post by Maniac » Sun Aug 21, 2016 3:15 pm

I was thinking the other day we should consider a CAPTCHA but they're so annoying it would probably put many of contributing entirely.

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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Aug 21, 2016 6:56 pm

Maniac wrote:I was thinking the other day we should consider a CAPTCHA but they're so annoying it would probably put many of contributing entirely.
Please don't - hateful things! :thumbsdown:
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Post by Spikey » Sun Aug 21, 2016 7:05 pm

Please don't - I always get th m wrong!

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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Aug 21, 2016 7:09 pm

Spikey wrote:Please don't - I always get th m wrong!
Thanks for that - I thought it was just me! :rofl:
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black

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Post by Number5 » Sun Aug 21, 2016 7:11 pm

I thought you had to register on the forum to post. Therefore it only needs a tighter registration approval system ( Photo of your zed, etc) and then it wouldn't affect your day to day posting. ????
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Post by TR4man » Sun Aug 21, 2016 8:45 pm

Another car forum I'm on won't let new members post straight away, they have to wait a few days (3 I think) before posting and we've never had any problems with spamming.

The enthusiasts don't mind waiting as they can read the forum, but spammers will look elsewhere for an easier target.
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Post by firebobby » Sun Aug 21, 2016 10:12 pm

TR4man wrote:Another car forum I'm on won't let new members post straight away, they have to wait a few days (3 I think) before posting and we've never had any problems with spamming.

The enthusiasts don't mind waiting as they can read the forum, but spammers will look elsewhere for an easier target.
Good idea, I wonder how hard it would be to do that. What's CAPTCHA ?
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Post by Mr Tidy » Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:21 am

CAPTCHA is a term used for those retarded blurred images that purport to show a word or phrase that normal mortals cannot read!

So in simple terms, a CAPTCHA is a F*cking PITA - I'd be out of here forever if that becomes an essential.......! :headbang: :thumbsdown: :evil: :P :x
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Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black

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Post by enzed4 » Mon Aug 22, 2016 3:46 am

Here is the best definition of CAPTCHA I have seen - cracks me up:
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Post by Smartbear » Mon Aug 22, 2016 8:36 am

enzed4 wrote:Here is the best definition of CAPTCHA I have seen - cracks me up:
Wow, I don't like the look of that :lol:
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Post by firebobby » Mon Aug 22, 2016 10:25 am

No, that looks like a PITA, TR4 mans idea sounds better.
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Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981

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