How to recognize a spambot
How to recognize a spambot
Just today, I have banned 3 or 4 spambots and A lot of users don't even notice what they are or the signs that it's a spambot. So, I figured, I would let everyone know how to recognize a spambot to help prevent further headaches on the users.
Signs:
1) This isn't so much a sign as a topic that I found just moment ago. I will be using this as the example. Click here to have a reference to what I am talking about.
2) Notice the user name. It's completely Random. There is no word in it at all. It's a bunch of letters randomly posted.
3) The post. It's Very random and makes no sense. Spam. (Why they are called Spambots)
4) If you see the <a> Random stuff here</a> It is a spambot. Also check the E-mail and Website.
5) They always, always, ALWAYS post in General Sonic Stuff. I have no idea why but they do.
If you see a spambot, report it immediately. Us Mods will Ban it and delete the topic. Spambots may also spam through PM's. if this is the case then report it to Fusion or Mooncow. Only they can ban people with no posts.
EDIT:
With the new Forum, there are some updates I need to do.
Firstly, spambots don't always post in General SonicStuff anymore. They can post everywhere now.
Also, now, normal Moderators can Ban Zero-Post users. Just PM the first Moderator you see online if you get a Spam PM.
June 3rd, 2012: Spambots have changed - click here to learn how to identify the latest models
Signs:
1) This isn't so much a sign as a topic that I found just moment ago. I will be using this as the example. Click here to have a reference to what I am talking about.
2) Notice the user name. It's completely Random. There is no word in it at all. It's a bunch of letters randomly posted.
3) The post. It's Very random and makes no sense. Spam. (Why they are called Spambots)
4) If you see the <a> Random stuff here</a> It is a spambot. Also check the E-mail and Website.
5) They always, always, ALWAYS post in General Sonic Stuff. I have no idea why but they do.
If you see a spambot, report it immediately. Us Mods will Ban it and delete the topic. Spambots may also spam through PM's. if this is the case then report it to Fusion or Mooncow. Only they can ban people with no posts.
EDIT:
With the new Forum, there are some updates I need to do.
Firstly, spambots don't always post in General SonicStuff anymore. They can post everywhere now.
Also, now, normal Moderators can Ban Zero-Post users. Just PM the first Moderator you see online if you get a Spam PM.
June 3rd, 2012: Spambots have changed - click here to learn how to identify the latest models
Last edited by Drouge on Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:24 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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