How to Smell A Spammer ...

PhxMJ · Jul 14th, 2008, 06:48 PM

Just a heads-up for bystanders and MODS ...

When you see a new user posting in existing threads ... one words, two word comments, it is more than likely they are a spammer-to-be ... since the forum doesn't allow new users to create new threads (they need 5 posts) the spammer will start post whoring crap in existing threads like ...

"I agree"

"Great topic"

"Great stuff"

The goal is to get to 5 posts so they can create a new thread. Even if they do so, link posting is not allowed until 20 posts.

This has been a great way to sniff out the spammers. When someone posts in the intro forum "HI" and that's all, you know their objective to be here isn't to learn ... it is something else.

Bilgefisher · Jul 14th, 2008, 06:53 PM

Good point MJ. Ive noticed this on two to three occasions. Funny part though, they stop posting after that 5th post without even being banned. My guess is they get to #5 create a new thread and realize they can't put links in it and give up. Friggin hilarious if you ask me.

kurtyordy · Jul 14th, 2008, 09:44 PM

This has actually disappointed me in my quest to remain the top spam cop. I see these new signups with some great spammy names which you know will spam as soon as they can. Then they lose interest and leave. How sad.

Anyone want to hire an out of work spam policeman?

mtnman · Jul 14th, 2008, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by kurtyordy

This has actually disappointed me in my quest to remain the top spam cop. I see these new signups with some great spammy names which you know will spam as soon as they can. Then they lose interest and leave. How sad.

Anyone want to hire an out of work spam policeman?

Dude, you could almost develop a fastlane plan/business by hanging out over at vBulletin Community Forum - Powered by vBulletin offering your services. lol

PhxMJ · Aug 1st, 2008, 05:00 PM

Bump ......

Yankees338 · Aug 1st, 2008, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by PhxMJ

Bump ......

For NICK*****?

PhxMJ · Aug 1st, 2008, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by Yankees338

For NICK*****?

Ha Ha ... I've deleted 7 "I agree" posts in the last 2 minutes ... a few more and

Runum · Aug 1st, 2008, 05:02 PM

I think we have a live one.

andviv · Aug 1st, 2008, 05:02 PM

and... s/he's creating a thread as we speak... let's see how long it takes us to delete it and ban yet another spammer

Yankees338 · Aug 1st, 2008, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by PhxMJ

Ha Ha ... I've deleted 7 "I agree" posts in the last 2 minutes.

His current activity is "Creating Thread in General Business Discussion". Can't wait to get it closed and get me some Spam Police points!

terencechang · Aug 1st, 2008, 05:07 PM

May be you guys are hanging out here all day. I don't see those post at all, but I am glad that I don't see that here.

I thought there is tool in the forum that can help you block certain post with keywords.

You guys rock!

PhxMJ · Aug 1st, 2008, 05:07 PM

Can't create a thread, hasn't hit 5 posts. I deleted them. He can try, but it should be blocked from posting.

Yankees338 · Aug 1st, 2008, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by PhxMJ

Can't create a thread, hasn't hit 5 posts. I deleted them.

If he was able to get to the "New Thread" screen before they were deleted, will he be able to get the thread published?

I'M REALLY EXCITED FOR THIS!!!!!

...I'd like to rip him a new one...

PhxMJ · Aug 1st, 2008, 05:09 PM

I'm pretty sure when "post" is hit, it will stop the posting. Even if it doesn't work, links can't be posted anyhow.

PhxMJ · Aug 1st, 2008, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by Yankees338

I'M REALLY EXCITED FOR THIS!!!!!

Ranks up there with the Favre and ManRam drama!!

ADDED: I think he gave up ... no activity in 20 minutes.

Yankees338 · Aug 1st, 2008, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by PhxMJ

Ranks up there with the Favre and ManRam drama!!

ADDED: I think he gave up ... no activity in 20 minutes.

Haha, I'm getting sick of Favre, but I really LOVE Manny -- especially when he's not there to pwn my Yankee pitchers!!

I do feel bad for good ol' Mr. Torre now, though.

Runum · Aug 1st, 2008, 05:16 PM

Trying again.

Runum · Aug 1st, 2008, 05:22 PM

Hey MJ when they are doing their thing and posting all those "I agree" posts, are they aware they are being monitored? Is there anything that tells them that their posts are being deleted? Never been a mod, I really don't know.

Merkin Man · Aug 1st, 2008, 05:36 PM

Just woke up (working midnights) and had an email alert that someone named Nick****** had replied to my "Selling Spreadsheets" thread with this:

"try selling in the web it might work"

I was so excited because I thought "more freedom" from the RD forums had finally joined...only to find this thread.

...oh wait, it probably was him!

PhxMJ · Aug 1st, 2008, 05:44 PM

No, they don't know they are being monitored ... however, the jury is still out on our new friend. Not sure if it is serious or not, or if it is "morefreedom".

Jul 14th, 2008, 06:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
PhxMJ Level: Vince from Shamwow Joined: Jul 2007 Locale: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,371 Thanks: 156 Thanked 259 Times in 138 Posts	How to Smell A Spammer ... Just a heads-up for bystanders and MODS ... When you see a new user posting in existing threads ... one words, two word comments, it is more than likely they are a spammer-to-be ... since the forum doesn't allow new users to create new threads (they need 5 posts) the spammer will start post whoring crap in existing threads like ... "I agree" "Great topic" "Great stuff" The goal is to get to 5 posts so they can create a new thread. Even if they do so, link posting is not allowed until 20 posts. This has been a great way to sniff out the spammers. When someone posts in the intro forum "HI" and that's all, you know their objective to be here isn't to learn ... it is something else. __________________ BEFORE YOU PRIVATE MESSAGE ME, Read This. My FACEBOOK Profile \|\| Fastlane Group My MYSPACE Profile BUY The Fastlane to Millions!

Jul 14th, 2008, 06:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bilgefisher Level: (4) Ferrari Joined: Aug 2007 Locale: Aurora, Co Posts: 1,232 Thanks: 57 Thanked 59 Times in 46 Posts	Re: How to Smell A Spammer ... Good point MJ. Ive noticed this on two to three occasions. Funny part though, they stop posting after that 5th post without even being banned. My guess is they get to #5 create a new thread and realize they can't put links in it and give up. Friggin hilarious if you ask me. __________________ www.liveandflip.com "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about dancing in the rain"

Jul 14th, 2008, 09:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
kurtyordy Level: (4) Ferrari Joined: Aug 2007 Locale: PA Age: 31 Posts: 964 Thanks: 27 Thanked 28 Times in 22 Posts	Re: How to Smell A Spammer ... This has actually disappointed me in my quest to remain the top spam cop. I see these new signups with some great spammy names which you know will spam as soon as they can. Then they lose interest and leave. How sad. Anyone want to hire an out of work spam policeman? __________________ http://www.feedyourfamilyfeedtheworld.com

Aug 1st, 2008, 05:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
PhxMJ Level: Vince from Shamwow Joined: Jul 2007 Locale: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,371 Thanks: 156 Thanked 259 Times in 138 Posts	Re: How to Smell A Spammer ... Bump ...... __________________ BEFORE YOU PRIVATE MESSAGE ME, Read This. My FACEBOOK Profile \|\| Fastlane Group My MYSPACE Profile BUY The Fastlane to Millions!

Aug 1st, 2008, 05:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Runum Level: Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Locale: DFW Age: 49 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 351 Thanked 116 Times in 97 Posts	Re: How to Smell A Spammer ... I think we have a live one.

Aug 1st, 2008, 05:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
andviv Level: Moderator Joined: Jul 2007 Locale: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,307 Thanks: 51 Thanked 110 Times in 83 Posts	Re: How to Smell A Spammer ... and... s/he's creating a thread as we speak... let's see how long it takes us to delete it and ban yet another spammer

Aug 1st, 2008, 05:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
terencechang Level: (9) Cadillac Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 154 Thanks: 26 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: How to Smell A Spammer ... May be you guys are hanging out here all day. I don't see those post at all, but I am glad that I don't see that here. I thought there is tool in the forum that can help you block certain post with keywords. You guys rock!

Aug 1st, 2008, 05:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
PhxMJ Level: Vince from Shamwow Joined: Jul 2007 Locale: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,371 Thanks: 156 Thanked 259 Times in 138 Posts	Re: How to Smell A Spammer ... Can't create a thread, hasn't hit 5 posts. I deleted them. He can try, but it should be blocked from posting.

Aug 1st, 2008, 05:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
PhxMJ Level: Vince from Shamwow Joined: Jul 2007 Locale: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,371 Thanks: 156 Thanked 259 Times in 138 Posts	Re: How to Smell A Spammer ... I'm pretty sure when "post" is hit, it will stop the posting. Even if it doesn't work, links can't be posted anyhow. __________________ BEFORE YOU PRIVATE MESSAGE ME, Read This. My FACEBOOK Profile \|\| Fastlane Group My MYSPACE Profile BUY The Fastlane to Millions!

Aug 1st, 2008, 05:16 PM	#17 (permalink)
Runum Level: Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Locale: DFW Age: 49 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 351 Thanked 116 Times in 97 Posts	Re: How to Smell A Spammer ... Trying again.

Aug 1st, 2008, 05:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
Runum Level: Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Locale: DFW Age: 49 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 351 Thanked 116 Times in 97 Posts	Re: How to Smell A Spammer ... Hey MJ when they are doing their thing and posting all those "I agree" posts, are they aware they are being monitored? Is there anything that tells them that their posts are being deleted? Never been a mod, I really don't know.

Aug 1st, 2008, 05:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
Merkin Man Level: (8) Acura Joined: Jul 2007 Locale: Williamsville, NY Age: 33 Posts: 273 Thanks: 53 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Re: How to Smell A Spammer ... Just woke up (working midnights) and had an email alert that someone named Nick**** had replied to my "Selling Spreadsheets" thread with this: "try selling in the web it might work" I was so excited because I thought "more freedom**" from the RD forums had finally joined...only to find this thread. ...oh wait, it probably was him! __________________ http://www.myspace.com/acebuey

Aug 1st, 2008, 05:44 PM	#20 (permalink)
PhxMJ Level: Vince from Shamwow Joined: Jul 2007 Locale: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,371 Thanks: 156 Thanked 259 Times in 138 Posts	Re: How to Smell A Spammer ... No, they don't know they are being monitored ... however, the jury is still out on our new friend. Not sure if it is serious or not, or if it is "morefreedom". __________________ BEFORE YOU PRIVATE MESSAGE ME, Read This. My FACEBOOK Profile \|\| Fastlane Group My MYSPACE Profile BUY The Fastlane to Millions!