Made some changes

[phil (admin)]

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

[Bulldog8]

Test post.

[phil (admin)]

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.

[retired2]

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.

[cts1085]

Agreed - dang those spammers!

[galerdude]

Test post.

[Pillguy]

I agree :)

[RonS]

Good plan.