Spam Battles

[Travis]

OK. Here's my plan of attack. I've made it so that all new accounts will have to have their first post approved by a moderator before showing up on SSV. After the first post has been approved, those restrictions will automatically be lifted and they can post freely. This is going to take a lot more work for the staff, but it will be worth it keeping that off this site. Approval may take up to 24 hours, but it'll probably happen quicker. These changes won't affect those who already have an account. New members will see the following message, though:

 

Attention New Users:

Due to recent spam attacks, all new accounts require moderator approval on the first post before being visible on the board. After the first post is approved, these restrictions will be lifted. Please note this approval process may take up to 24 hours (but it usually happens quicker). Your patience is appreciated as we keep inappropriate material off Scroll Saw Village.

 

There are a couple things I'll ask all SSV members do do for me, though:

[*:25sjp6mo]If something does slip through, please click the Report Post button (upper right corner of the post. Looks like a yield sign with a ! inside)
[*:25sjp6mo]Please don't reply to the spam. Since we delete their accounts and posts, your reply will remain behind. I creates a lot of extra work for our staff to remove the replies.

 

Hopefully this does the trick. Thanks everybody for your patience.

[Travis]

I changed a bit of code today to help moderators filter through new user posts easier. Let me know if anybody sees any bugs.

[sullyscroller]

Thanks Travis and crew , We need to keep this site as clean as we can and family friendly LORD Bless you ALL.

[wombatie]

Travis you and the moderator's do a marvelous job I'm sooooooooo sorry you have to go through all this just because of some people. It's bad enough that you gave up your Thanks Giving for us, now this. We all really do appreciate what you do.

 

Marg