Please explain why spam can't be deleted.

[C.f.M.]

Because as I'm sure you're all thinking too, this is ridiculous. Moderators can delete stuff, right? Block users, etc. (I realize new names will just sign up, but when so many are from the same name...).

So why aren't pages of spam posts being deleted? (I am asking out of a sincere unknowing, not to be snarky).

'splain to someone who doesn't know how the Wizard does things behind the curtain, please.

And my offer to lend a hand (in deleting them as they pop up) still stands.

[oneeyeddick]

Only moderators can delete said threads.

[AntiM]

Because as I'm sure you're all thinking too, this is ridiculous. Moderators can delete stuff, right? Block users, etc. (I realize new names will just sign up, but when so many are from the same name...).

So why aren't pages of spam posts being deleted? (I am asking out of a sincere unknowing, not to be snarky).

'splain to someone who doesn't know how the Wizard does things behind the curtain, please.

And my offer to lend a hand (in deleting them as they pop up) still stands.

This moderator resigned, and no, not because of spam. I still have my mod powers, but I'm not using them, other than to see how many spam reports are in. Right now there's a mod online, whacking away. It takes a bit of time to catch up. There are other mods, but no one babysits the board 24/7. In fact, I was whacking spam until around noon yesterday. But I'd resigned, so I stopped deleting the spam posts, didn't make sense to keep working on it.

These bots are particularly aggressive. If their posts aren't taken down right away, they post more and faster. If their posts are deleted right away, they come back with a different username. The solution has to be more fundamental than human mods.

[oneeyeddick]

Awesome!^^^

[oneeyeddick]

This is why I haven't bumped or added anything to that "critical" thing that I organize.

[Drawingablank]

OMG - now they are spamming the anti spam threads.

[ygmir]

is there a way to grant "spamkiller" powers, without the full "moderator" powers or position?

[oneeyeddick]

Shooting fish in a barrel is faster with a shotgun.

[C.f.M.]

is there a way to grant "spamkiller" powers, without the full "moderator" powers or position?

Yeah, I know nobody can watch 24/7 (though we could probably come close, as addicted as some of you are), but I could at least get a start @ 9a.m. EST, just to clean it up.

Why can't they use whatever they did on the last board?

[oneeyeddick]

Because AntiM "resigned".

[AntiM]

is there a way to grant "spamkiller" powers, without the full "moderator" powers or position?

No, you get full powers. I did put up a name for discussion and she is agreeable, but I can't make it happen.

Also, mods CANNOT block users or we'd be done with this nonsense.

[ygmir]

so, you have a replacement in training?

[Simon of the Playa]

if i had a hammer...i'd hammer in the morning.


i'd hammer in the evening.


all over this eplaya.

[C.f.M.]

Because AntiM "resigned".

And what did she/you do that was so specific and special, that the other mods can't do?

[ygmir]

Because AntiM "resigned".

And what did she/you do that was so specific and special, that the other mods can't do?

Other mods gotta show up.........She was here way, way more.
IMHO, that is.

[AntiM]

Because AntiM "resigned".

And what did she/you do that was so specific and special, that the other mods can't do?

Other mods gotta show up.........She was here way, way more.
IMHO, that is.

Yep, a simple matter of being able to jump in online more often. I don't work outside the home, so when I take a break from my busy hausfrau day of painting and gardening, I could hit eplaya, delete a dozen spam posts and move on. If I did this several times a day, I'd get all the spam, you never even saw it.

AKA I don't have a life, according to some buttmunchers.

[ygmir]

and, I knew that, but many didn't.........you dear Aunti, were "Da Best".........and will be missed in that capacity, as mod.
I'm so glad you're still hangin, though.

[C.f.M.]

Gotcha. So, it is not that with the new board there is more spam/an less efficient spam preventor. The reason we are having more spam is because there is nobody to delete it before it can fill up the board.

Also, the "please review this before you post" is annoying.

[Simon of the Playa]

im not sure who to hate more, Mr. ButtMunch or Spammers...


tough call.

[ygmir]

im not sure who to hate more, Mr. ButtMunch or Spammers...


tough call.

I'd go with "Buttmunch" he's on purpose, and with animosity. He's a narcissistic turd bag, who will shit in the punchbowl, if not paid enough attention, and, ruin things for everyone, just to make his point.

Spammers, are just sweatshop employees looking for rubles in Belaruse and Romania, tryin to feed their babooshkas.

[AntiM]

My post vanished!

The spam preventer is also less effective. Combine that with me not whacking away, and you have a Spamfest.

[AntiM]

im not sure who to hate more, Mr. ButtMunch or Spammers...


tough call.

I'd go with "Buttmunch" he's on purpose, and with animosity. He's a narcissistic turd bag, who will shit in the punchbowl, if not paid enough attention, and, ruin things for everyone, just to make his point.

Spammers, are just sweatshop employees looking for rubles in Belaruse and Romania, tryin to feed their babooshkas.

I'd have to delete that if I were a mod anymore.

[Simon of the Playa]

no names were mentioned in the butt munching process.

[AntiM]

no names were mentioned in the butt munching process.

Hasn't stopped the fuss in past years.

[Simon of the Playa]

Rhymes with LIAR...


he can suck it....come after me and there will be repercussions.

[C.f.M.]

I've had several posts say they went through, but they didn't show up.

[AntiM]

I have the strong urge to say "Back on topic, please."

[Just_Joe]

Thank you, Anti-M, for all you've done for the forum. It's obvious that you have had a huge impact on the smoothivity of the board above and beyond your actual comments and suggestions. IMHO, the BMorg should have offered you a compensation package commensurate with your true value!
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There are lots and lots of modifications/applets/gadgets for reducing spam on phpbb bulletin boards.
From requiring bots (computer programs) to answer questions when registering (What color is a banana?)
to
not displaying a post that has admin defined keywords (viagra, prescription, vajayjay)
to
requiring a user to be a member for X days before posting
to
holding a members first post or two for moderator approval.

That Spanky person is the one that has the power to do this stuff.
Maybe when he fixes the css to eliminate the "blue" pages...

[AntiM]

Spanky is indeed, the man!

[Elderberry]

Me too. I mentioned this in a post the other day, but since nobody else said anything, I thought it might just be something unique to me posting on the iPad or something.

I've had several posts say they went through, but they didn't show up.