Moderation of ALL new members

[F34R]

NateR,

I wouldn't apologize for this measure at all. This is a basic anti-spam measure that most, if not all, other sites I go to have implemented. It is definitely a must for a vb site.

Originally Posted by NateR

The spammers seem to be getting through a little too easily right now, so I've reluctantly had to adjust the forum settings a bit. Now when someone registers, their first posts will go into a moderation queue to be reviewed by an Administrator before they appear on the boards.

The way it worked initially was that there were Guests and then Registered Users. To slow down the spammers, we chose to enable email verifications of all new accounts. So that created a third group called Members Awaiting Email Validation. Well many of the spammers are managing to get through that process and post graphic porn images on the forums before they are caught. So now everyone who signs up from this point on with be put into a fourth group, Users Awaiting Moderation. Which is the next step after email validation.

This means that someone will have to review the details of their account and manually approve them before they will be allowed to post. I didn't want to do this with the forums just starting back up again, but the few spammers have ruined it for the rest of us.

Many people will get approved without having to do anything because I will recognize them from the previous forums; but it's just one more step in the registration process. So I just ask that new members please be patient, if you can't post right away. I make it a point to check the forums every few hours, so you shouldn't have to wait too long, but if it seems that too much time is passing, then email me at webmaster@matt-hughes.com and let me know who you are and your username so I can approve your account.

not surprised, it's par for the course

[Tyburn]

Originally Posted by NateR

The spammers seem to be getting through a little too easily right now, so I've reluctantly had to adjust the forum settings a bit. Now when someone registers, their first posts will go into a moderation queue to be reviewed by an Administrator before they appear on the boards.

The way it worked initially was that there were Guests and then Registered Users. To slow down the spammers, we chose to enable email verifications of all new accounts. So that created a third group called Members Awaiting Email Validation. Well many of the spammers are managing to get through that process and post graphic porn images on the forums before they are caught. So now everyone who signs up from this point on with be put into a fourth group, Users Awaiting Moderation. Which is the next step after email validation.

This means that someone will have to review the details of their account and manually approve them before they will be allowed to post. I didn't want to do this with the forums just starting back up again, but the few spammers have ruined it for the rest of us.

Many people will get approved without having to do anything because I will recognize them from the previous forums; but it's just one more step in the registration process. So I just ask that new members please be patient, if you can't post right away. I make it a point to check the forums every few hours, so you shouldn't have to wait too long, but if it seems that too much time is passing, then email me at webmaster@matt-hughes.com and let me know who you are and your username so I can approve your account.

I think that its alright...many forums have a moderation period first...and your always around...its not like they will be waiting more then a day is it? unless you go on holiday ...Nathan ...do you ever go on Holiday

[Spiritwalker]

Originally Posted by Tyburn

I think that its alright...many forums have a moderation period first...and your always around...its not like they will be waiting more then a day is it? unless you go on holiday ...Nathan ...do you ever go on Holiday

Running the Matt-Hughes website IS a holiday...

Right on.

Although you must have been on it, I haven't noticed any spam

[Tyburn]

Originally Posted by Spiritwalker

Running the Matt-Hughes website IS a holiday...

Its hard work...remember, in 2007 I got to see the master at work

the day began with a squark as the door to Nathans bedroom woke me up, followed by a pad, pad, pad as he walked across the floor followed by a whooooooosh hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm as he turned the computer on, FIRST THING he did EVERY day! then off to the loo and get dressed whilst it boots up.

I on the other hand...WAS on holiday.

[VCURamFan]

Originally Posted by Tyburn

Its hard work...remember, in 2007 I got to see the master at work

the day began with a squark as the door to Nathans bedroom woke me up, followed by a pad, pad, pad as he walked across the floor followed by a whooooooosh hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm as he turned the computer on, FIRST THING he did EVERY day! then off to the loo and get dressed whilst it boots up.

I on the other hand...WAS on holiday.

That's kinda how my day starts, except that I usually leave my computer running. I get up, go to my office/study to check e-mail & the forums, then it's off to shower, shave, brush my teeth, etc.

I am an administrator at a forum mainly of interest to Mac users. So I know about the problems of spam and porn. I feel for you brother.

I was able to get someone to help screen new users so it isn't nearly such a problem. If it's possible perhaps you could ask someone you trust to help.

[Tyburn]

Originally Posted by VCURamFan

That's kinda how my day starts, except that I usually leave my computer running. I get up, go to my office/study to check e-mail & the forums, then it's off to shower, shave, brush my teeth, etc.

Really? I have set times on the internet...an hour for lunch, and then...all night after work

[Spiritwalker]

Originally Posted by Tyburn

Its hard work...remember, in 2007 I got to see the master at work

the day began with a squark as the door to Nathans bedroom woke me up, followed by a pad, pad, pad as he walked across the floor followed by a whooooooosh hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm as he turned the computer on, FIRST THING he did EVERY day! then off to the loo and get dressed whilst it boots up.

I on the other hand...WAS on holiday.

Take out the word "Computer" and you have a COMPLETELY different story...