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General Category => Thien Cyclone Separator Lid Discussion => Topic started by: phil (admin) on September 03, 2012, 10:51:42 PM

Title: Made some changes
Post by: phil (admin) on September 03, 2012, 10:51:42 PM
We were getting bombarded by the spammers this evening.  I've made some adjustments to the permissions so new members need their first post approved.  Hopefully, this puts a stop to the nonsense.  My concern is that I've made it impossible to post for existing users.  I've done some testing, don't think this is the case.  But if it is, please PM me here.  If you cannot PM (oh gosh!) then send me an E-Mail at phil (at) cgallery (dot) com.

Thanks!
Phil
Title: Re: Made some changes
Post by: Bulldog8 on September 04, 2012, 03:26:56 AM
Test post.
Title: Re: Made some changes
Post by: phil (admin) on September 04, 2012, 06:38:23 AM
Thanks guys!  Glad it is working.

The spammers stopped four more posts after the new "approve first post" permissions were in place.  Looks like this is the ultimate weapon against spammers.
Title: Good move Phil
Post by: retired2 on September 04, 2012, 01:06:49 PM
I don't think the pre-approval for first time posters will be a hardship.  In fact, it is a very small price to pay for what they get in return.
Title: Re: Made some changes
Post by: cts1085 on September 05, 2012, 02:20:56 PM
Agreed - dang those spammers!
Title: Re: Made some changes
Post by: galerdude on September 05, 2012, 07:24:49 PM
Test post.
Title: Re: Made some changes
Post by: Pillguy on September 14, 2012, 07:48:41 PM
I agree :)
Title: Re: Made some changes
Post by: RonS on September 14, 2012, 09:16:55 PM
Good plan.
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