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| stargelman |
  Jan 20 2017, 06:05 PM
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 Senor Snore  Joined: 8-February 05 From: Onderon  |
First of all, thank you all for your help in combatting the spam bots that have been hounding us mercilessly as of late.
My inbox is filled to the brim with your reports. This has helped us greatly in effectively removing spam posts, some of which were very icky. However, these measures are no longer cutting it, and so I actually had to use my head for something other than a paper weight.  I've altered the rules on what freshly signed up users can do. The idea is that all new users will have their posts validated by moderators, so the spam may be posted but you will no longer see it. If you notice anything strange, like not being able to post for some reason, please let us know ASAP. Thank you for your attention, carry on. -------------------- Being good means getting better.
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| mALX |
Jan 20 2017, 06:20 PM
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 Ancient  Joined: 14-March 10 From: Cyrodiil, the Wastelands, and BFE TN |
I thought that was you "Mister Test Testerman!" Yes, I think some of them let their accounts sit dormant a while and then launch an attack, but these recently are hitting the forums the same day they join. And they are just re-joining immediately when blocked.
Good luck, i hope your trick helps! This post has been edited by mALX: Jan 20 2017, 06:22 PM -------------------- |
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| TheCheshireKhajiit |
Jan 20 2017, 06:34 PM
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 Ancient Joined: 28-September 16 From: Sheogorath's shrine talking to myselves! |
"And we shall crush the Rebellion[bots] with one swift stroke."
"Hallelujer!" This post has been edited by TheCheshireKhajiit: Jan 20 2017, 06:37 PM -------------------- "Family is an odd thing, is it not? Defined by blood, separated by blood, joined by blood. In the end, it's all just blood."
-Dhaunayne Aundae May you walk on warm sands! |
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| Dark Reaper |
Jan 20 2017, 06:46 PM
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 Master  Joined: 28-September 16 From: {Classified} |
-------------------- Live and let live.
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| Kiln |
Jan 20 2017, 06:47 PM
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Stargelman had been brainstorming on how to deal with this for several days now. Rest assured, we've been talking about it for several days and this seems like the most effective way to deal with it.
Reaper: That was the first thing I thought of. -------------------- He who fights with monsters should be careful lest he thereby become a monster. And if thou gaze long into an abyss, the abyss will also gaze into thee. - Friedrich Nietzsche
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| TheCheshireKhajiit |
Jan 20 2017, 06:49 PM
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Ancient Joined: 28-September 16 From: Sheogorath's shrine talking to myselves! |
QUOTE(Kiln @ Jan 20 2017, 11:47 AM)  Stargelman had been brainstorming on how to deal with this for several days now. Rest assured, we've been talking about it for several days and this seems like the most effective way to deal with it. Reaper: That was the first thing I thought of. We appreciate you guys' efforts! This one thinks this may have dealt a decisive blow to the Spampire!  -------------------- "Family is an odd thing, is it not? Defined by blood, separated by blood, joined by blood. In the end, it's all just blood."
-Dhaunayne Aundae May you walk on warm sands! |
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| mALX |
Jan 20 2017, 07:17 PM
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Yes, very much appreciate your time and efforts in this to Starge; and also to all the Administration here, Thank you so much! -------------------- |
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| Kane |
Jan 20 2017, 07:30 PM
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So, as a supporter of the Rebel Alliance, should I be worried?
 -------------------- In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.
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| TheCheshireKhajiit |
Jan 20 2017, 07:40 PM
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Ancient Joined: 28-September 16 From: Sheogorath's shrine talking to myselves! |
QUOTE(Cain @ Jan 20 2017, 12:30 PM) So, as a supporter of the Rebel Alliance, should I be worried? Nope, just the spammerjammers are affected. -------------------- "Family is an odd thing, is it not? Defined by blood, separated by blood, joined by blood. In the end, it's all just blood."
-Dhaunayne Aundae May you walk on warm sands! |
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| Callidus Thorn |
Jan 20 2017, 08:41 PM
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 Councilor  Joined: 29-September 13 From: Midgard, Cyrodiil, one or two others. |
QUOTE(Cain @ Jan 20 2017, 06:30 PM) So, as a supporter of the Rebel Alliance, should I be worried? I'm just glad I stopped using Jedi avatars years ago  -------------------- A mind without purpose will walk in dark places
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| mirocu |
Jan 20 2017, 09:25 PM
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 Spam Meister Joined: 8-February 13 From: [CLASSIFIED] |
Awesome!
Yes, my report gun has gotten quite warm during the last couple of weeks. I hope this will be enough to combat our unwelcome guests  -------------------- Lol bird
It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul. |
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| Grits |
Jan 20 2017, 09:41 PM
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 Councilor Joined: 6-November 10 From: The Gold Coast |
Thanks, you guys! This is such a warm and lovely home, it's great to know how well you are taking care of us!
 -------------------- Jerric's Story * Darnandex * Screenshot: Cyrodiil Meadow |
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| Kiln |
Jan 21 2017, 01:34 AM
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QUOTE(mirocu @ Jan 20 2017, 08:25 PM) Awesome! Yes, my report gun has gotten quite warm during the last couple of weeks. I hope this will be enough to combat our unwelcome guests Well they'll be here bugging the mods/admins but you guys will never have to deal with them anymore. -------------------- He who fights with monsters should be careful lest he thereby become a monster. And if thou gaze long into an abyss, the abyss will also gaze into thee. - Friedrich Nietzsche
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| TheCheshireKhajiit |
Jan 21 2017, 01:37 AM
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Ancient Joined: 28-September 16 From: Sheogorath's shrine talking to myselves! |
QUOTE(Kiln @ Jan 20 2017, 06:34 PM) QUOTE(mirocu @ Jan 20 2017, 08:25 PM) Awesome! Yes, my report gun has gotten quite warm during the last couple of weeks. I hope this will be enough to combat our unwelcome guests Well they'll be here bugging the mods/admins but you guys will never have to deal with them anymore.  -------------------- "Family is an odd thing, is it not? Defined by blood, separated by blood, joined by blood. In the end, it's all just blood."
-Dhaunayne Aundae May you walk on warm sands! |
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| hazmick |
Jan 21 2017, 01:56 AM
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 Mouth  Joined: 28-July 10 From: North |
Thanks for looking after us, mods and admins.
Glory to Chorrol! -------------------- "If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world."
"...a quotation is a handy thing to have about, saving one the trouble of thinking for oneself, always a laborious business." |
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| Uleni Athram |
Jan 21 2017, 02:38 AM
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NAISU NAISU
BERI NAISU ADMIN-CHAN Now peace has returned at last! *contented sigh* -------------------- I wanna slap people and tell them I love them
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| mirocu |
Jan 21 2017, 08:38 AM
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QUOTE(Kiln @ Jan 21 2017, 01:34 AM) QUOTE(mirocu @ Jan 20 2017, 08:25 PM) Awesome! Yes, my report gun has gotten quite warm during the last couple of weeks. I hope this will be enough to combat our unwelcome guests Well they'll be here bugging the mods/admins but you guys will never have to deal with them anymore. I'd be happy to help out if the burden becomes too heavy. -------------------- Lol bird
It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul. |
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| mALX |
Jan 21 2017, 05:29 PM
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Ancient Joined: 14-March 10 From: Cyrodiil, the Wastelands, and BFE TN |
QUOTE(Kiln @ Jan 20 2017, 07:34 PM) QUOTE(mirocu @ Jan 20 2017, 08:25 PM) Awesome! Yes, my report gun has gotten quite warm during the last couple of weeks. I hope this will be enough to combat our unwelcome guests Well they'll be here bugging the mods/admins but you guys will never have to deal with them anymore. Will they still come in the email notices? I was wondering, because Starge's posts on the "Introduce Yourself" thread did show up in my email notices when he was testing it. (I figured it was him at least, due to the funny post) QUOTE(mirocu @ Jan 21 2017, 02:38 AM) QUOTE(Kiln @ Jan 21 2017, 01:34 AM) QUOTE(mirocu @ Jan 20 2017, 08:25 PM) Awesome! Yes, my report gun has gotten quite warm during the last couple of weeks. I hope this will be enough to combat our unwelcome guests Well they'll be here bugging the mods/admins but you guys will never have to deal with them anymore. I'd be happy to help out if the burden becomes too heavy. Huh?   This post has been edited by mALX: Jan 21 2017, 05:28 PM -------------------- |
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| TheCheshireKhajiit |
Jan 21 2017, 07:32 PM
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Ancient Joined: 28-September 16 From: Sheogorath's shrine talking to myselves! |
Uh oh one has gotten through
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| mALX |
Jan 21 2017, 07:43 PM
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Ancient Joined: 14-March 10 From: Cyrodiil, the Wastelands, and BFE TN |
I was wondering why suspicious sounding new members (like the one that joined today) can't be blocked from any posting whatsoever until they prove they are not bots in some way. (or just plain reject their application to join Chorrol). If they can't post at all, maybe they will find an easier target on someone else's site?
By the way, there have been some very heavy bot attacks on ESO this past week as well, so we are not the only ones being bombarded right now. This post has been edited by mALX: Jan 21 2017, 07:44 PM -------------------- |
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