Author:  popsicle  Posted:  Apr 19, 2024 09:28  Subject:  Spam  Viewed:  201 times  Topic:  Suggestions  Status: Open  Vote: [Yes|No] Cancel Reply

BrickLink ID Card popsicle (6658) Location:  USA, Washington Member Since Contact Type Status Feb 21, 2006 Seller Store: ConstrucToys

Circling back to: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=145974 Seems to me anyway, that simply restricting zero feedback members the use of links in the forum, would immediately eliminate most current spam posts and deter future ones. Haven’t been looking that close at these posts, but from what I’ve seen, it’s presenting links they have as a common purpose or motivation. Removing motivation is often a subtle yet effective tack in life. Could be that it’s not all that simple, technically to implement. I don’t know, but if doable, why not? Personally don't find the spam posts all that bothersome. Many do though, and if there's an easy fix to tidy things up a bit... -popsicle

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Re: Spam - v100Bricks (139)

Would seem to be harsh on new users that may need genuine help. Especially considering the delays with the help desk just now. (14 days ago, Apr 19, 2024, to Suggestions)

Re: Spam - yorbrick (1182)

[...] The spam posts tend to get removed really quite fast, at least at the times of day when I see them (and report them). Links only work if people click on them. [...] (14 days ago, Apr 19, 2024, to Suggestions)

4 Messages in this Thread:

 Msg 1 « - popsicle (6658) 14 days ago Apr 19, 2024 to Suggestions
 Msg 2 - v100Bricks (139) 14 days ago Apr 19, 2024 to Suggestions
 Msg 3 - popsicle (6658) 14 days ago Apr 19, 2024 to Suggestions
 Msg 4 - yorbrick (1182) 14 days ago Apr 19, 2024 to Suggestions