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Post by graham on Mar 16, 2017 8:11:21 GMT
Morning all
We appear to have had a couple of spamming posts this past few days, offering various kinds of illegal products and services. Thanks to members here letting me, Jeff or Bill know, they are usually dealt with and removed pretty quickly, so we thank you for that. I have contacted Pro Boards Support and they say the only way to (maybe...) get rid of them is to approve all requests to join AFA prior to letting anyone in. We don't want to go down that route as to all intents, the level of spam posts we get here is minimal and we don't want to deter any potential member from joining us if they feel they have to be "approved" first.
The recent spammer has used slightly different usernames and totally different email addresses to sign on so we will never eradicate that, despite him/her being banned when they posted the first time. Could we therefore please ask all members to keep their collective eyes peeled and if they do spot a spam post, please let one of us know. Please don't respond to the spam posts, it only seems to whet their appetites to post more.
In over two years, I doubt we have had more than a dozen spam posts, out of almost 30,000 "proper" posts so it isn't a huge issue. But if we can stamp on them quickly, then that might deter the spammers from bothering us again.
Thanks to everyone
Graham, Jeff & Bill
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Post by Jeff on Mar 17, 2017 19:51:09 GMT
We do liase with the 'small ports team' (Pc Paul Parfitt from memory) so it is an open door as such, sounds like an idea. We have however deleted the messages now 😞 maybe next time.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2017 20:03:22 GMT
"325 documents" still needs to be deleted from members at the bottom of the AFA site.
Thanks
Les
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Post by graham on Mar 18, 2017 9:56:18 GMT
That's done now Les, thanks for pointing it out. We will certainly pass any spammer's details on to the small ports team next time Bob.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2017 15:07:21 GMT
Thanks Graham.
Sue and I having a non spotting day today in Minehead. Hopefully have a better spotting opportunity at Dunkeswell tomorrow. There will probably no gliding at North Hill tomorrow re. Weather forecast.
Les
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Post by graham on Mar 18, 2017 16:58:52 GMT
I'm working down that way next week Les and am hoping to have the time to call by Bodmin and Dunkeswell, neither of which I've visited for over 18 months. Always found both fields ultra friendly as is Perranporth. Have you ever visited St Merryn? I believe there are plenty of ultralights based there but on both occasions that I've called by, I've never seen a thing except rutted tarmac and derelict buildings.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2017 17:23:27 GMT
I have not been to St. Merryn as I recall. I have visited Bodmin & Perranporth with access granted.
We were at Dunkeswell on Friday 17th ( see report ) and going back tomorrow hopefully to log more.
Les
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2017 8:36:50 GMT
Bob
Thanks for the info. We are are visiting Dunkeswell today. We may visit further into Cornwall in the summer.
Les
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2017 9:33:55 GMT
Bob
I realised it was St. Merryn.
Les
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Post by whitebear on Mar 22, 2017 10:15:39 GMT
Chaps...think there is still a spam post under March 2017 ...the legit passport one. Would hate someone to open it by mistake and unleash nasties.
Graham
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Post by billsamuels on Mar 22, 2017 10:47:41 GMT
Chaps...think there is still a spam post under March 2017 ...the legit passport one. Would hate someone to open it by mistake and unleash nasties. Graham Hi Graham, Just been looking through the system and I can only find the exchanges between Graham (our's) and Bob, is that the one you are referring to? If I've missed it let me know and I'll get it removed. Cheers mate. Bill |
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Post by whitebear on Mar 22, 2017 11:23:54 GMT
Bill....under the March 2017 section for daily logs the passport one was showing this morning.
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Post by whitebear on Mar 22, 2017 11:24:57 GMT
Under the 'daily blog' section heading.
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Post by bizfreeq on Mar 22, 2017 17:18:15 GMT
If you open the thread the actual post has been removed, just the title remains. Opening a thread won't endanger anyone but any links therein might!
Mark
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Post by billsamuels on Mar 22, 2017 22:41:18 GMT
If you open the thread the actual post has been removed, just the title remains. Opening a thread won't endanger anyone but any links therein might! Mark Thanks Mark, The thread will stay live but the individual and his/her post was deleted... So any potential threat has gone. I think Graham mentioned that it's best just to ignore any further spamming incursion, as soon as Graham, Jeff or myself spot one, we'll delete the person and that also then deletes the thread - once members post on the thread, it stays live... That's why you can just see the messages. Hope this helps. Bill |
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Post by billsamuels on Mar 22, 2017 22:43:37 GMT
Under the 'daily blog' section heading. Thanks Graham, Just updated everyone. Appreciate your patience and bringing it to our attention. Cheers. Bill |
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Post by billsamuels on Mar 23, 2017 11:12:00 GMT
Hi Guys,
Just to finalise the actions we have taken. The last spammer thread has now been completely removed.
Thanks to everyone involved but just a last reminder to all members. If a spam thread is opened by an outsider (they are pretty obvious), please just ignore it and, importantly, do not react or respond to it. Graham, Jeff and I try to keep on top of this issue but when we detect a spammer we automatically ban the source and this instantly eliminates all related posts or threads.
Thanks for your cooperation guys. Should you have reason for us to get involved just let all or any of us know.
Items such as the last one (selling dodgy visas, passports etc) are sent to the relevant authorities for their attention and action.
Cheers Fellas.
Bill
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