Spam bots

Discussion in 'World of SPAM' started by Freja, Jan 6, 2012.

  1. Freja

    Freja Level IV

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    I've been noticing a lot of spam bots lately. Is there anything we can do to prevent them? I think it's funny they come here when we're not /that/ many, and I doubt anyone clicks them at all o.o
     
    #1 Freja, Jan 6, 2012
  2. Junior

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    We tried blocking their IP range however it seems they are still getting through. Gota be careful not to block any IP's within a range that other users here use :p
     
    #2 Junior, Jan 6, 2012
  3. Commy

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    I heard from somewhere that if we add a simple question to answer in the log in form, this would stop them.

    Not sure though. and yes, they are getting annoying.
     
    #3 Commy, Jan 6, 2012
  4. MCheezie

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    catchpa?
     
    #4 MCheezie, Jan 6, 2012
  5. Freja

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    Haha yeah, that way we could have funny catchpas =D I love them!
     
    #5 Freja, Jan 6, 2012
  6. Mr Awesome

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    I got a good question,

    Is Mr Awesome awesome?

    Answer: Absafuckinglutely
     
    #6 Mr Awesome, Jan 7, 2012