*Deleted SPAMbot/Nonsense Entries.

[Ethan]

I had to go through the logs and delete numerous entries that appear to be auto-gen entries by bots or manual spammers. I am not however banning those IPs (YET) because they could be relaying from another IP. I'm pretty sure I didn't delete any legitimate members--if I have please let me know.

If anyone sees questionable entries from time to time please let me know. It would also help if members could take a few minutes to "personalize" their profiles. This is one of the things I look for when trying to evaulate the "validity" of the member.

Thanks!
-Ethan

 

[gyraf]

User - valium-141

 

[mcs]

How about this one: *-italian-charms

Best regards,

Mikkel C. Simonsen

 

[Ethan]

I'm gonig to try to add some code to make it more difficult for these bots to register... If there is a slight disruption accessing the forum, that is why.

Thanks,
-E

 

[Ethan]

OK!!!
I've now coded in one of these randomly generated code boxes to validate HUMAN registeration.

Spambots should have much more difficulty signing up from now on.

-Ethan

 

[soundguy]

it would be pretty col if the code in the box was:

PMSK

dave

 

[Ethan]

What is PMSK?

The code is randomly generated, alphanumerically whenever anyone tries to register.

 

[soundguy]

Pet My Shaven Kitty.

duh.

dave