Cerastes 204 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 Just got a message from a user with dodgy links. You may have already deleted their profile. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philip 14 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 Top right hand side of every message there is a "Report" link. (I also got one of these messages - and noticed that a number of new users joined the forum this evening, so obviously an organised attack) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 I woke up to 22 reports this morning! 😂Don't worry I've banned them. 3 1 Test Drives Unlimited, Luke, Philip and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinT 514 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 Quality post!Yes, I got a PM too.Sent from my LG-G7 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 This is what your Moderators should be doing Lauren, why aren't they on top of this ? I too received a message from someone called Slendor !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, Test Drives Unlimited said: This is what your Moderators should be doing Lauren, why aren't they on top of this ? I too received a message from someone called Slendor !! Probably because most of the people with moderator power aren't active on the forum anymore 1 Test Drives Unlimited reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 Am forever Banning Russian Spam on the RX-8OC ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
86iain 44 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 I'm still a mod on the RCZ forum, we used to get loads and loads of crap. They revamped the forum and now we have a great filter system. It scans IP addresses and checks them against a blacklist, and flags usernames too. Means we rarely get much crap posted these days. 1 Test Drives Unlimited reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazza82 41 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 Add hiromiura to the list if not done already ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinT 514 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 On the forum I run, we check IPs and their e-mail addresses against blacklists before allowing them in. 1 Test Drives Unlimited reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 4 hours ago, Test Drives Unlimited said: This is what your Moderators should be doing Lauren, why aren't they on top of this ? I too received a message from someone called Slendor !! I am the only one who moderates on here unfortunately. I do not have any moderators! 1 Test Drives Unlimited reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 Not good, maybe time to ask for more volunteers Lauren so as you don't have to be around 24/7 1 Lauren reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 For fucks sake. That's 30 reports I've had to go through today. You're right, Nigel, I need some volunteers to help me with this. So many duplicates with a lot of people reporting the same five users or so. Any volunteers? It's mainly a thankless task I'm afraid. 2 Stutopia and Test Drives Unlimited reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, Test Drives Unlimited said: Not good, maybe time to ask for more volunteers Lauren so as you don't have to be around 24/7 We've asked previously and nobody could be arsed *shrugs* 1 Test Drives Unlimited reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 We have 8 Moderators and then there are 7 Committee Members who deal with the influx of New Members attempting to join the club, but if they have suspect IP's then they get no where near the Forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, Test Drives Unlimited said: We have 8 Moderators and then there are 7 Committee Members who deal with the influx of New Members attempting to join the club, but if they have suspect IP's then they get no where near the Forum Thats very good for you, but we've had no such interest when we have asked previously. Problem is longer term I don't want to be tied to it forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philip 14 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 Dare I ask whether there's any appetite to merge with the "other" forum? (Apologies if there's history that I'm unaware of). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Philip said: Dare I ask whether there's any appetite to merge with the "other" forum? (Apologies if there's history that I'm unaware of). The next answer should be interesting Rob or Lauren will explain hopefully 1 Test Drives Unlimited reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 Popcorn ready 1 nikndel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, Philip said: Dare I ask whether there's any appetite to merge with the "other" forum? (Apologies if there's history that I'm unaware of). That ship sailed when the other forum was sold on to be fair. We did want a merge, it's now impossible without selling this to the same company (which is american). We kept the forum here owned by enthusiasts and always intend it to be in the future if it exists because that way there's a vested interest and it won't get clogged up with shitty sponsored adds for dildos etc. 4 1 nikndel, Lauren, Stutopia and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philip 14 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 Thanks for the explanation. I can fully understand why you wouldn't want to sell to a commercial entity (American or otherwise) - I've seen too many other forums ruined that way. 1 Test Drives Unlimited reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinT 514 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 If the moderation duties could be shared, I would volunteer. However, I administer a hi-fi forum and it can be quite demanding of my time. What I'm saying is, I would be glad to help but only if another 2-3 also volunteer so that the pressure is not too intense on one alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 I would offer, but have my hands full with the RX-8OC and UK RX-8 Group on Facebook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 I've said I'm happy to help as a mod on here as I already do on the FB group 👍 1 Lauren reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jw191 22 Report post Posted January 10, 2021 But ‘Ivsa’ seemed so genuine. She was clearly into me. 1 gavin_t reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites