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Some Changes
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Nickman
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Post: #1
Some Changes
In order to help deter spam accounts, we have made two changes.

First, we have installed the StopForumSpam plugin. Secondly, from now on, only premium members will be able to use a signature.


On a side note, we have also updated to MyBB 1.6.1 and I have also updated our archives to reflect the change.

Thanks,
Nickman

12-18-2010, 03:27 AM
LeeFish
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RE: Some Changes
(12-18-2010 03:27 AM)Nickman Wrote:  First, we have installed the StopForumSpam plugin. Secondly, from now on, only premium members will be able to use a signature.

Thanks,
Nickman

Hmm, that's a bit steep (I think) - what about a minimum posts that is on the high side? Like over 50. I'm a helpful member - I liked having a sig. I see where you are coming from re the sigspammers, its just a bit.....awwww.
12-18-2010, 07:28 AM
Nickman
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RE: Some Changes
I believe it's fair. I don't plan on changing my mind any time soon on it. For now, if you want a signature, go premium. I may, in the future, add signature privileges from the store, but not currently.

12-18-2010, 01:03 PM
LeeFish
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RE: Some Changes
Lol right - like I'm gonna pay for a sig.
12-18-2010, 05:51 PM
euantor
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RE: Some Changes
Good stuff Nickman - hopefully this should help cut down the waves of spammers early.

That reminds me though - I need to update to 1.6.1 too.
12-18-2010, 07:53 PM
members
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RE: Some Changes
I noticed there was a bug in this, when I tried to register I was reported as a "known spammer" I used my personal email now I had to create a fake email in order to join.
01-07-2011, 05:29 AM
b0r1swh
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RE: Some Changes
Lol right - like I'm gonna pay to set a sig >_____>
01-10-2011, 12:16 AM
euantor
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RE: Some Changes
(01-07-2011 05:29 AM)members Wrote:  I noticed there was a bug in this, when I tried to register I was reported as a "known spammer" I used my personal email now I had to create a fake email in order to join.

What was the email you tried? I's likely it was in the stopforumspam database for some reason.
01-10-2011, 01:57 AM
Alexandru21
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RE: Some Changes
In my opinion, active posters should have a signature, but it's your decision, Nickman

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01-10-2011, 05:15 AM
Nickman
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RE: Some Changes
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