Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 9:11 am Post subject: Spammers
Hey UAB Members
A couple of you have asked about the spammers we get from time to time, and how can we deal with them.
Our signup security protocols will deter bots from getting in, but we do get those occasional...umm...pains in the a$$ who will signup and post regardless. I try and get them banned from the site before they can post, but sometimes they do slip through, or could be legitimate. We never want to prevent real people from joining, and as a result, spammers can get in.
First and foremost, DO NOT click on any link they post. I'm sure that goes without saying, but I want to make sure, because we care about you all and we'd be heartbroken if your system caught a virus or something from one of these people.
I get on a few times a day to look for these people, as well as to see what's happening. Again, due to timing, they sometimes get through. If you see something, say something (a motto used here in MA). Please email me at daveypoo@uabmagic.com. I always have my cell on me and get my mail there. You can also email ltldeb at ltldeb@uabmagic.com but she'll just forward it to me anyway.
We do what we can, and we appreciate your concerns. When our schedules mesh up, tE, ltldeb and I will be talking about site changes, and one of them being the prevention of spam, as well as considering forum moderators.
AND just spitballing here...maybe if we all stop buying sneakers, they'll stop spamming us about them... _________________ When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.
--Walt Disney
Joined: May 21, 2013 Posts: 1070 Location: Tennessee
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 10:23 am Post subject:
Thanks DaveyPoo, I had a feeling it was a spammer getting in. On the other hand, I have become quite the hit at parties with all my know sneaker knowledge.
I've earned the nickname "Sneaky" Bison ... though, that may be for other reasons ...
Thanks. I personally think this is one of the better moderated and run sites on the web. Please continue doing a wonderful job.
Sometimes UAB is the only thing that gets me through a work day.
It and all the admin work is appreciated.
THANK YOU! This is a labor of love and we only exist today because of members like yourself! _________________ When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.
--Walt Disney
Thanks DaveyPoo, I had a feeling it was a spammer getting in. On the other hand, I have become quite the hit at parties with all my know sneaker knowledge.
I've earned the nickname "Sneaky" Bison ... though, that may be for other reasons ...
LOL!!! _________________ When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.
--Walt Disney
Joined: Nov 13, 2005 Posts: 9891 Location: Arizona/Colorado
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:38 pm Post subject:
Big Thanks to DP and ltldeb for all they do in trying to keep our site free from spammers and viruses - I always appreciate their work on our behalf and love that we have such great music and forums to participate in - thanks to them as well as the other listeners who have helped out recently on regular posting ... love UAB
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