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How to recognize a spambot

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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
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Post by _Shadow_Chao_ »

thanks, this will help alot of people out, I think this should be a sticky,
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Cool, this will help people
I could already sorta recognize them
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_Shadow_Chao_ wrote:I think this should be a sticky,
Well, since only Moderators and Mooncow can post in this forum I don't think this thread dying will be all that problematic.
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Oh, I didn't know that..... I still like mod glue though ^{_^
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Thanks drouge, it's just, oddly enough, I have never seen a spambot before. I don't know why.
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I have, there EEVVIILL so beware ^_^ >_> <_< v_V all clear :D
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Ooooh, that post you linked I saw today earlier...

I believe you were the one who got my report? ;P

But, yeah, thanks for bringing up the notice on spambots. :herosway:
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Post by miles the togepi »

I remember one that had "shoop" in its username.


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ha ha.... shoop, thats a funny name :D
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Would a spambot send you Pms about advitising
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Yes
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What is the point of spambots anyway?
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Well, they are supposed to advertise and a bunch are made by trolls just to annoy people.
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retrolinkx wrote:Would a spambot send you Pms about advitising
I get 1 every day.
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Report the PM (by quoting it in a PM to another Mod as there is no Report button for PMs) to a moderator and we will do our best to stop it.
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why don't we have a report button for pms? that would be a good Idea :suprise:
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The Mods are working on it.
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Cool :D
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I like that idea.
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I've never seen a...
Wait, yes I have... If it has <a>I forget what was here</a>.
That was very helpful, Drouge.
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Next time I see one I will report it.
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Just so you know, this is what a spambot looks like:

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Be on the lookout for these annoying little critters!

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Post by miles the togepi »

:D:D:D LAWL!!!! thats funny blade!
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And now I'm going to take an image of a can of Spam and tape it on my Dad's Sparkling Mike Robot.
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