Sixteen spam threads -- help us mods

[Gymgirl4a]

Here it comes again😱. Reported.

[kwixi]

They're offering whole family problem solutions now...hmmm..... Wonder if they can do anything for the "stroppy teenager syndrome" that invades my house from time to time?

[Ffwife97]

They're offering whole family problem solutions now...hmmm..... Wonder if they can do anything for the "stroppy teenager syndrome" that invades my house from time to time?

That syndrome infects some in my household every week.

[Cricks3]

Thanks for the link. I read the instructions and reported my first spammer. Its a good feeling to be able to do something about it instead of just sighing with frustration and hoping someone else alerts the moderators.


Can anyone answer the following questions?


After clicking on the spammer's profile and bringing up the list of threads they started, why do I need to scroll down to the very first thread they started? Would it make a difference if I just clicked on the thread at the top of the list and reported them through that one? After all, I'm reporting the author of these threads, not the threads themselves right?


How do I know I successfully reported the author? I searched the thread for some sign but didn't notice anything.


What specific actions do the moderators take? Is there a magic button they press to delete all threads started by the author? Or do they have to go through each sub-section of each section of each game (Hayday, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach) to manually find and delete each and every one?

If you read my post here it will explain again why it's best if everyone reporting does so with the first thread. To repeat...if everyone reports a diff spam thread from the same spammer, the mods gets a separate report for each, which they have to spend time processing...duplicate work and much, much more time spent. This extra time that the mods are unnecessarily working on duplicates allows other spammers to continue making more of their own posts as well as new spammers getting through.

However, if everyone reports the SAME first post from the spammer, the mods get ONE report with many forum member signatures...only one report to process. It saves duplication, work, and most importantly, time. That time saved allows the mods to more quickly move to stop the spammer cold in mid-post, move onto the next spammer to stop them cold, and so on. This seriously cuts back on how many spams end up getting posted and the information quickly added to the filters, preventing new ones waiting their turn at the door from getting through. The mods are then free to move onto other forum dilemmas requiring quick attention as well as attend to other forum responsibilities in a more timely manner.

Rest assured that if you made a report, it went through. Once a mod reaches that report, all spam will be removed almost instantaneously. Also remember that the mods are volunteers with jobs and families. They are not able to be online 24/7. If spam remains up after being reported, it's because there is no one yet online to see those reports or they may be preoccupied handling a reported forum matter that is more immediately vital than spam. Rest assured that the very first mod to log in and be able will blast those bad boys into oblivion.

Again, please follow the instructions here to report spam in the manner to ensure the most expedient removal.

[knitgal2]

Oh, don't worry, I'm sure they'd tell you that with their special black magic they could help you find your perfect partner! In fact you could probably knit one, and have them magic it into a real person, - kind of like a wooly Pinocchio!

I make a kitty puppet for kids...think that will work?

They're offering whole family problem solutions now...hmmm..... Wonder if they can do anything for the "stroppy teenager syndrome" that invades my house from time to time?

I'm so sorry, but there is NO solution for that except for said teen to grow into an adult...and sometimes to move out into their own place.

[OldmanCarlson]

After clicking on the spammer's profile and bringing up the list of threads they started, why do I need to scroll down to the very first thread they started? Would it make a difference if I just clicked on the thread at the top of the list and reported them through that one? After all, I'm reporting the author of these threads, not the threads themselves right?

if everyone reports a diff spam thread from the same spammer, the mods gets a separate report for each, which they have to spend time processing...duplicate work and much, much more time spent. This extra time that the mods are unnecessarily working on duplicates allows other spammers to continue making more of their own posts as well as new spammers getting through.

However, if everyone reports the SAME first post from the spammer, the mods get ONE report with many forum member signatures...only one report to process. It saves duplication, work, and most importantly, time. That time saved allows the mods to more quickly move to stop the spammer cold in mid-post, move onto the next spammer to stop them cold, and so on. This seriously cuts back on how many spams end up getting posted and the information quickly added to the filters, preventing new ones waiting their turn at the door from getting through.

This makes a lot of sense. Scrolling down to the bottom of the list to find the first thread seemed inefficient from my perspective. But your explanation gives me clear insight on your end as one of the people who has to process those reports.

Thanks for all your work dealing with this mess. You might not be paid but you are appreciated.

[GladeMaid]

New attack reported. (I think - wish I had a crystal ball so I could be sure).

[MiniGardener]

Thanks, Oldman, for asking for clarification from Cricks. I've been carefully reporting the wrong "first" post--the most recent as opposed to the true "first" one. Duh. I had momentarily wondered what would happen if the spammer posted something more recent than the one I reported. The penny still didn't drop.

I'll be more helpful beginning tonight!!

[Gymgirl4a]

Another spam attack. It has been reported.

[Tomville]

Another spam attack. It has been reported.

Thanks. By the way I tried it, I went thththththth but it didn't solve my love problem in Australia. Maybe I need to go thththththth some more?