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A growing problem we have, typical of many popular boards, is that spamming has increased due to web bots and malicious programming.
The number of spam posts we received every day would astonish you. Most came in the wee hours of the night when most people are sleeping and board activity is low. It is during that time period when most of the administration team would burn the midnight oil to purge and preen the board. Sometimes it was an overwhelming task. There were attacks by malicious new users, no doubt computer generated, that posted URL links to porn sites or virus infections. Keeping these off the board was very difficult. The change to require a 25 post threshold before URLs or photos can be posted was implemented to protect the board and to ensure that new members were truly interested in becoming part of the Moparchat family. We still get spam attacks, but at least the number has reduced to a more manageable level and URLs and porn pictures are no longer an issue. We regret that any new member feels inconvenienced, but it is a small price to pay for a worthwhile endeavor. As a side note, those who post repetitive messages just to run the count up might find that, lacking worthwhile content, their posts may not "stick". |
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Amen, Dick. Good work, guys.
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That seems fair enough, as an occasional viewer and, up until now, no time poster I can take that on the chin no problem.
However, what's with the "no viewing attachments until post count of 10 or more" ??? that seems pretty weird. ![]() I log in when possible or am sometimes directed to a particular thread from other boards (I am active on two other Mopar boards and also have a car to rebuild so I have to draw the line somewhere), so I was a bit upset to find I now can't view some of the attachments in tech posts etc unless I have made 10 posts. Well this is now #2 but making me post for the sake of it probably isn't helping everyone!! Did I miss something??? ![]() |
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I can't answer that question about viewing attachments. Agreed, it does seem weird, but it may be a non-adjustable feature of the software. I will check with Administration and get back to you.
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Dick:
I also have a problem with board, I can't open a new thread. If I try, I get a message saying that I am not authorized to do so. Dennis Jokela |
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I will let ADMIN know.
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Thanks Dick
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Keep up the good work guys. We appreciate you maintaining an environment where we can talk, ask questions, and help out fellow enthusiasts.
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good work
its nice to see a site where youre not afraid to let your kids get on. god bless you all keep up the good work.
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If keeping moparchat family friendly is the goal, how come I've been here over the past few days and always see that ad for the "#1 site for college girls" website showing the two hot chicks making out?
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You gotta do what you gotta do!
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does replying to a thread count as a post. Aren't you going to get a alot of uneccesary post. I take it a post is a comment on the forum
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Welcome to the board. I am sure you will reach 25 posts in a reasonable period of time. |
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Yip me to had a little grief re 25 post rule .................
![]() Now I've read this thread I can understand, it is a bitch when the nice people are penalized due to the activities of a certain few MORONS but its all good ........... ![]() |
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Hey, I'm new to this site but agree with the 25 post rule.. I know its a pain but the benefits will outweigh the pain...
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I agree!!! How many post to make your own in form other than off topic
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Ah ha, that would explain why I could not upload pics of my car in another post.
Good I guess. |
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You can post pix as attachments right away.
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That has to be the worst reason in the world. None of the other boards have a problem, its just plane Dumb
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No, dumb is when you don't know that it would be plain dumb. You don't care for our structure? Feel free to visit those other boards.
FYI, the software here has been in use for many, many years. Most reasonable people are comfortable with it. You are a guest here and we only ask that you abide by the rules. |
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I was wondering why all my posts have dissapeared.
It is a pain, but I also understand. I am not one to put up many posts but a few articles have my attention which I would like to respond with links or attachments but can't until I hit 25. Now I need to start all over again, what a pain. onig |
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Wow I just made one post.
Last night I had 8 before I started this thread. Here we go... |
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OK, Sorry Dick didn't mean to break the rules. It pays to read all the forum rules before posting. Bye Golly,I think I've got it now..........
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Hey, no problem. No harm done. Sometimes navigating around on the board it's easy to overlook something.
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Is it still a rule that you must have 10 post's to view attachments ?
Post #2... Victor |
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Sorry, it still is 10 posts. However, I strongly advise against making "post count" entries because they will probably disappear. That is outlined in the rules of the board.
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Most were made a minute or two apart. It was obvious what you were doing, twice.
I sent you the link PM so we wouldn't have to discuss it openly. However, you chose to respond in public. No problem, everyone here knows the rules and they (eventually) abided by them. BTW, those rules were made long before my time, when the board was first initiated. I had no hand in their creation, but it is a viable system to hold spamming to a minimum. If your rush is to post pix, you can post them right away as attachments. That is also covered in a sticky thread in Off Topic. |
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Now that I found this thread I know why I can't veiw the attachment photos.
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