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Bots Bots Bots god i hate those bots.Sage of the Twokinds boards posted.
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As yall probably noticed - the forum is constantly under attack by Bots. Normally 2-6 make an attempt to join per day that I know of - some of those don't make it past the registration.
However every so often a couple manage to get in and post things.
Tom can't be on all the time to ban these bots much less find a way to stop them completely or even temporarily. So - here is how you can help.
MODS - If you find one that has posted get the IP address before you delete the post- if there isn't already there will soon be a post in the Mod only section of the forum for posting IP addresses.
Please post the username and IP address used to make a post in that thread.
Everyone else - If some new person joins and makes a post that doesn't mean they are a person. I don't know how many times I have seen you all welcoming a bot that make a post saying "Buy male enhancement pills! *link*" and one of the members here says - "Uh no thanks but let me be the first to welcome you to the forum!"
Here are some things to look for when you spot a new user. First check their profile.
If it has their webpage set as google or ask or some random name or something that is definitely not that persons personal website - then most likely you have a bot.
If the occupation line says "basketball" (yes- basketball - stupid bots) or something like that - it is possible it is a bot.
Check for RANDOM stupid and REPEATING "interests" and "location" etc etc
If you find one- or a bunch. Post their user names here!!!! Thats right- post them here. And if you can - link to their post so we can delete/lock them ASAP!!!
If you know of any mods for phpBB 2.0.11 boards - or anything that works with phpBB forums- that helps prevent or lower the number of bots - please also post it here - if possible Highlighted.
And finally the last message- and I know it is wasted as you cant understand me-
To the Bots. Return to the abyss you came from and get in the soup!
Thank you all and please do what you can to help us fight back.
-Sage, Global Mod
PS - Some bots post links to adult content, illegal drug sales groups, tracking sites, and some-- or rather most of them are well known for carrying spyware and viruses!!! Do NOT visit links posted unless you know the person is a real member of this forum and only if you trust the person or if you know what you are clicking on.
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He is right and the same applies here.
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