Some newpost testing arse - Page 3

IglooDude · 20-03-2007, 15:11

Nothing about swallows or favorite colors?

socralynnek · 20-03-2007, 15:12

The problem is that either

-the spambots have rewritten the forum software
-the forum software is fucked up
-Meli did some mistake when doing the Antispamcode

I have just successfully registered a new user "test" although I did enter the wrong antispamcode.

grahamiam · 20-03-2007, 15:38

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quote:Originally posted by socralynnek

I have just successfully registered a new user "test" although I did enter the wrong antispamcode.

Well, that sucks. Perhaps fixing that will cut down on the chaf, but I'm pretty sure the spambots know how to get around those tests.

The email idea actually comes from another forum that I lurk in and it works pretty well. I assumed we don't get a lot of new member requests, so I thought that maybe the email thing wouldn't be too bad. I'm probably wrong, though.

Shabbaman · 20-03-2007, 17:32

I think Gra's idea is pretty good.

Beam · 20-03-2007, 22:18

I'm with stupid

Tubby Rower · 21-03-2007, 11:37

Thanks Beam... I need company

Pastorius · 21-03-2007, 12:14

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quote:Originally posted by grahamiam

Personally, I think you should require that all new members respond to an email from the admins. The email you send could be cookie cutter form like below, but at least you'll know it's a human that responds to you:

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Hi,
This is just an admin email from CivDuelZone to ensure that newly registered members are not spambots. We've had a bit of a problem in the past, and we're just making sure that you're a real person.
Please answer the following questions. Once we get a response, we'll activate your account:
1. In CIV pbem games, who is your favorite leader?

2. Do you prefer pbem games or pitboss games?

3. If God is all powerful, can He make a rock that is so heavy that He cannot pick it up?

Looking forward to Dr. Lt. Killer's reply to #3

Edit: Oh, so only new memebers, not existing. But still...

Shabbaman · 21-03-2007, 17:49

The idea is solid, I don't know how to implement it though.

socralynnek · 21-03-2007, 19:15

maybe meli should first fix that bug in antispam picture....

Beam · 21-03-2007, 22:18

4. What is your favorite color?

20-03-2007, 15:11	#21
IglooDude Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Hampshire. Posts: 723	Nothing about swallows or favorite colors? __________________ \"The new sheriff is in town and I only take vassal states. You don\'t have enough cities to be a vassal.\" - Whomp

20-03-2007, 15:12	#22
socralynnek Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USS Defiant Posts: 3,827	The problem is that either -the spambots have rewritten the forum software -the forum software is fucked up -Meli did some mistake when doing the Antispamcode I have just successfully registered a new user "test" although I did enter the wrong antispamcode. __________________ Being without a signature since November 2004.

20-03-2007, 17:32	#24
Shabbaman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Costa La Haya Posts: 8,494	I think Gra's idea is pretty good. __________________ "Our spam is backed with COMETS!"

20-03-2007, 22:18	#25
Beam c00l b33r Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beat 'm up Scotty!. Lives in the Lands that are Nether. Posts: 5,094	I'm with stupid __________________ That was a pretty good gamble. -- Scotty, The Galileo Seven, stardate 2821.5, Episode 14 Linux never looked this good!

21-03-2007, 11:37	#26
Tubby Rower Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Middle of VA. Posts: 3,896	Thanks Beam... I need company __________________ 3/2006 : Now, surely that must be because some fists might have caused internal damage to certain delicate parts?

21-03-2007, 17:49	#28
Shabbaman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Costa La Haya Posts: 8,494	The idea is solid, I don't know how to implement it though. __________________ "Our spam is backed with COMETS!"

21-03-2007, 19:15	#29
socralynnek Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USS Defiant Posts: 3,827	maybe meli should first fix that bug in antispam picture.... __________________ Being without a signature since November 2004.

21-03-2007, 22:18	#30
Beam c00l b33r Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beat 'm up Scotty!. Lives in the Lands that are Nether. Posts: 5,094	4. What is your favorite color? __________________ That was a pretty good gamble. -- Scotty, The Galileo Seven, stardate 2821.5, Episode 14 Linux never looked this good!