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MaTTe:
Can we implement a way to prevent these 'bots' being able to post without a 'human' present via such means as captcha images or simple text based questions for the first 15 posts for new users..
something like each new post they have to answer in a box what is ten plus ten? all in text, as a computer will not likely fill in the box correctly. or use captcha images on each new post (replies or started topics)
It should reduce the amount of posts the mods have to filter out, which seems to be quite a time consuming event based on the number i see versus the number deleted before i even see them.


Even make every post (reply or started thread) go into a folder only the mods can see much like an inbox, to await authorisation to be added to the message forum, would make deleting false posts much easier for the mods i would guess.

Just a thought.

BusyKiwi:
Shane has a few tricks for the new layout, and we have restricted first time posters into the intro and featured sections only.

We do our best to remove the spam before you all see it, but some of the time we don't get to it in time.

Bots are a pain and are crafty, some can read the captcha images, it's a bit like securing a van, can have mag wheel nuts, alarm ,chains etc but they will still steal it, all you can really do is slow them down and make it harder for them

Bedfordcrazy:
Hey Guys, maybe these little bastards should go and get a job, then they would have less time to interfere with other peoples property, ie: our site. Keep up the good work shane.

Regards
            George.

Rogue Trooper:
Sorry George but for the guys who code the bots and send spam, that is their job.

BusyKiwi:
yep, sadly there is big money in spam

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