binaryzero Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) - Don't allow users with zero posts to create new threads. Minimum 10 posts before you can create your own thread. - Lock threads automatically that are 12 months or older. The amount of zombie threads, and 1 post wonders on this site has increased heaps over the past 6 months. Dick Montage 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted January 8, 2016 Supervisor Share Posted January 8, 2016 ^ and those are the types of rules that make new members want to go elsewhere. That is definitely not the answer for Neowin Steven P. 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick H. Supervisor Posted January 8, 2016 Supervisor Share Posted January 8, 2016 We can't restrict people from creating new threads when their post count is less than 10. We get quite a few people who come here because they need technical help but haven't visited before. I don't think that there needs to be an auto-lock period on threads. We have several threads that are several years old and are still being updated with current and relevant information. There are solutions being worked on to resolve the issue of spammers. In the meantime, the staff are doing well at removing the messages ASAP. What can help us further is if people report the threads when they see them. As I always say, we can't be everywhere at once. Brandon H, Stoffel, Draggendrop and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I do believe however that new users (2 posts or less) cannot paste hyperlinks, this would stop a lot of spam surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted January 8, 2016 Administrators Share Posted January 8, 2016 10 minutes ago, Nik L said: I do believe however that new users (2 posts or less) cannot paste hyperlinks, this would stop a lot of spam surely? Hyperlinks aren't even the problem with that telephone number spam. +Zlip792 and Dick Montage 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I dont see an issue with old threads as long as they are still relevant. shockz 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted January 8, 2016 Supervisor Share Posted January 8, 2016 I have an idea for how to handle old threads. I don't remember where but I've seen a decent method used before on another forum What was done was if the last reply to the thread is X number of months/years old then your reply will need approval by a mod/admin. The nice thing about this plugin is it gave mods 3 options to choose from: Approve, Deny, & Move to new thread. Just something I've seen in the past I thought was a good idea. binaryzero and +Zlip792 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimeMaster Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) 10 hours ago, Jared- said: - Don't allow users with zero posts to create new threads. Minimum 10 posts before you can create your own thread. - Lock threads automatically that are 12 months or older. The amount of zombie threads, and 1 post wonders on this site has increased heaps over the past 6 months. Might be a good idea actually. I mean, mods already lock most revived threads, so It would certainly save the staff some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binaryzero Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 I'm just thinking out aloud, like yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryData Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 10 hours ago, Jared- said: - Don't allow users with zero posts to create new threads. Minimum 10 posts before you can create your own thread. - Lock threads automatically that are 12 months or older. The amount of zombie threads, and 1 post wonders on this site has increased heaps over the past 6 months. My fault. My bad. I'm an attention wh***! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binaryzero Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Like, it's happening now lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryData Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 1 minute ago, Jared- said: Like, it's happening now lol. So mean Though I do agree with what you said. I'd make the minimum posts 5, and limit the area they can post at. I don't think it would be too hard to code a bot to scan new posts, and accept or deny them. I've looked at a lot of these phone number posts, and most don't have ANY text in them. Maybe we can require a minimum word count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimeMaster Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 1 minute ago, BinaryData said: My fault. My bad. I'm an attention wh***! It's OK. Anyone who has used the Status Update sidebar is. 1 minute ago, Jared- said: Like, it's happening now lol. They are just helping you prove your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiver Veteran Posted January 8, 2016 Veteran Share Posted January 8, 2016 3 minutes ago, Jared- said: Like, it's happening now lol. Or is it... I see nothing ¬_¬ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binaryzero Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) I saw spammy posts in my mini spy as I was typing ^, they look all cleaned up now. I was ignoring you BinaryData, have no idea what you're on about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryData Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Just now, Skiver said: Or is it... I see nothing ¬_¬ NINJA! The other thought is to have a few members that are Support Mods. They can only delete posts in the sections that are allowed. The post would be removed temporarily, but require a final approval until someone can review it. I nominate Jared- for said role! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiver Veteran Posted January 8, 2016 Veteran Share Posted January 8, 2016 We do have a few tiers to the mods in that Fmods are assigned to specific sections whilst Gmods work generally across the entire Forum - the problem is we do all have lives too (Hard to believe I know) so we don't always get things quickly. The only way to beat that element is more mods etc but how many is enough? Other than that, suggestions like the above I don't know much about the inner workings of IPB so I'll leave that to those who know what their talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+StevoFC MVC Posted January 8, 2016 MVC Share Posted January 8, 2016 1 minute ago, Skiver said: We do have a few tiers to the mods in that Fmods are assigned to specific sections whilst Gmods work generally across the entire Forum - the problem is we do all have lives too (Hard to believe I know) so we don't always get things quickly. The only way to beat that element is more mods etc but how many is enough? Other than that, suggestions like the above I don't know much about the inner workings of IPB so I'll leave that to those who know what their talking about Could let MVCs take obvious spam out of public view. Worst case scenario is that it isn't and Mods put it back. Brandon H and DConnell 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binaryzero Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Just to make things clear - I wasn't trying to start an arguments lol. C'mon I'm like 5 beers down on a Friday night, loosy goosy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryData Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 3 minutes ago, Skiver said: We do have a few tiers to the mods in that Fmods are assigned to specific sections whilst Gmods work generally across the entire Forum - the problem is we do all have lives too (Hard to believe I know) so we don't always get things quickly. The only way to beat that element is more mods etc but how many is enough? Other than that, suggestions like the above I don't know much about the inner workings of IPB so I'll leave that to those who know what their talking about I know it can be done, but it'll take some work. 1 minute ago, StevoFC said: Could let MVCs take obvious spam out of public view. Worst case scenario is that it isn't and Mods put it back. Mm.. I'd let MVCs stay with their title. It would mean BudMan has power, and that scares the **** out of me. 1 minute ago, Jared- said: Just to make things clear - I wasn't trying to start an arguments lol. C'mon I'm like 5 beers down on a Friday night, loosy goosy. 5 beers and you're already tipsy... Can you say lightweight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted January 8, 2016 Supervisor Share Posted January 8, 2016 3 minutes ago, BinaryData said: Mm.. I'd let MVCs stay with their title. It would mean BudMan has power, and that scares the **** out of me. hey if you remember correctly BudMan actually WAS a mod at one point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binaryzero Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 I'm not that tipsy if i'm on the computer lol, I'm just not thinking about what I type. Then again, I usually don't ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryData Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 34 minutes ago, Brandon H said: hey if you remember correctly BudMan actually WAS a mod at one point That was before my time. I went inactive for about 4 years. 33 minutes ago, Jared- said: I'm not that tipsy if i'm on the computer lol, I'm just not thinking about what I type. Then again, I usually don't ha. Sure, sure. Don't lie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted January 9, 2016 MVC Share Posted January 9, 2016 Nope never a mod.. Maybe you are remembering all my warnings and bans back in the day When I use to just to let people like BD have it with both barrels and no filtering what so ever.. Oh the good ole days of shooting from the hip the first thing that popped into my head... Especially after a few bourbons and 6 or 7 beers... Been years, took awhile but I finally learned to watch mouth and attitude... Now I just suck it up and play nice.. I personally would like more honesty and flair for comments to be allowed.. But not my board, I like it here so learned to play within the rules.. Been mvc for a quite some time... Now I just report and ignore people that really bug me.. I wouldn't of even noticed this thread if others hadn't chimed in based up on its starter, wink wink.. BD been really close to getting on my list a few times.. But I personally just think he needs adjustments of his meds and he will be fine ROFL!!! Steven P. 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted January 9, 2016 MVC Share Posted January 9, 2016 Why not for the 1st 3 posts have them enter a capcha before posting. Why not let them create a thread but have a time limit. Like 1 thread every 10 mins. I think a lot of these spammers come in and just start creating threads like crazy. DConnell 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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