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Title: Delete the spammer selling sunglasses
Post by: azsimps on 05-10-2011 -- 17:29:33
Why doesn't admin delete the account of the spammer.
Title: Re: Delete the spammer selling sunglasses
Post by: CalLabSolutions on 05-11-2011 -- 01:19:11
I would shut down the whole IP address not just the user ID... or better yet a range of IP addresses, the whole subnet. Then the spammers would have to find a whole new service provider to continue.
Title: Re: Delete the spammer selling sunglasses
Post by: OlDave on 05-11-2011 -- 07:00:12
I vote for the whole subnet if possible. I really doubt we have too many legit users on here from China.
Title: Re: Delete the spammer selling sunglasses
Post by: Hoopty on 05-11-2011 -- 22:05:09
Quote from: azsimps on 05-10-2011 -- 17:29:33
Why doesn't admin delete the account of the spammer.
Ummmm, the admin does delete the spammers as soon as they spam.  I'm sorry if it's not quick enough, but it all goes.  Usually within the day.   I then ban that user by IP, username, host, and e-mail. 

As well, I've also setup the .htaccess file (which denies/allows access to the entire domain, to block a ton of known spammer country IP addresses. 

I also occasionally peruse the logs looking for trends and if I spot any, I ban them too.

 Believe me there are a lot of deterrents to signing up and spamming this site and it's a constant battle.  I think we should probably should be thankful that it's only the small number that actually  make it through the defenses and that they aren't running rampant around here.
Title: Re: Delete the spammer selling sunglasses
Post by: Winterfire2008 on 05-11-2011 -- 22:11:57
Totally appreciate your hard work Hoopty!!!!
Title: Re: Delete the spammer selling sunglasses
Post by: OlDave on 05-12-2011 -- 04:13:20
Yes, Thanks Very Much Hoopty.
I know you are fighting a never ending battle against the spammers.
I really appreciate this forum.
Title: Re: Delete the spammer selling sunglasses
Post by: Hawaii596 on 05-12-2011 -- 11:53:57
I think we all appreciate you Hoopty.  We all appreciate this forum and the PMEL-esque networking available therein.