How hard is it to set it up so new users cannot create threads until they've made X amount of posts -or- limit the amount of threads that can be started within a certain period of time.
Jeez.
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How hard is it to set it up so new users cannot create threads until they've made X amount of posts -or- limit the amount of threads that can be started within a certain period of time.
Jeez.
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Originally Posted by lvl40queen
Sounds like a plan. I'll eat ramen this week and go game!
There is already a new thread time limit. If there were not, you would see WAY more spam threads.
If it was made so fresh spawn could not create threads, the spam would be posted in existing threads.
It is interesting to see folks justify all the spam on the forums and justify why it exists. When SC wants it to stop, it will stop. So far, they just don't care.
I'm not justifying it, I am just pointing out why most of these ideas will not work. Do you have an idea on how to stop it? If so, let's hear it.Quote:
Originally Posted by EverettReef
Do you love Babaji? Please call him
I want to kill babaji.
At least you've been keeping count.:thumbsup:
There are many spam type things in Vbulletin from what I remember. I haven't been in a mod capacity in 2 years or so but you can basically set limits on users so that people end up in groups and certain groups have privledges. For example, someone with less than X amount of posts/days cannot start a new thread. Etc, etc, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snarg
Or they could simply limit new registrations until there are mods around.
Hi, guys.
I get how frustrating the spam is right now. We really are all working hard to keep up with it. I promise you that we have been asking staff all of the same questions that you are asking. It may feel like we have abandoned you..but if you could see how hard all the moderators...AND staff...fight for this community...I promise you, you wouldn't feel that way anymore.
We are all working together to come up with the best solution that will have as little negative impact on you all as possible. I know you keep hearing this same response...and I know it's frustrating...but please just hang in there. If we can support each other and try to stay positive...then our community will come out of this as strong as ever. :)
I think the ones promising love are my favorite spam threads. They are so hopeful. :smirk:XD
This is probably the most cynical thing I have ever read.Quote:
Originally Posted by lvl40queen