you need to upload the files

I've installed the MOD as per the instructions in the first post here.

Checked that the allow_url_fopen is active by uploading an info.php file and running this and it says its enabled.

Get the SPAM-O-MATIC option in "Control Panel, Settings, Options" and also in the Plug In manager.

No option listed under "Statistics & Logs"

There is a Stats option shown on the forum page above the Who's Online but no stats listed.

At this point no one can post new threads (goes to a HTTP 500 Error) or replies unless I disable:

GlowHost - Spam-O-Matic: Replies Control postdata_presave
GlowHost - Spam-O-Matic: AKISMET SPAM filter newpost_process
GlowHost - Spam-O-Matic: First Post/Thread Control threadfpdata_presave

Then noticed that no one could register (HTTP 500 error) unless I disabled these options too.

Don't know what else to do at this point.

One thing I was thinking it maybe could be is that the AdminCP & ModCP folders are renamed to something else on my board.

Maybe this could be something to do with it?

It's really just new registrations I'm bothered about as the forum is just used for downloading service support items, happy to moderate each registration but it would be good if the spammers were all just sent to where they belong.

the admincp folder in GlowHost_-_Spam-O-Matic_v2.0.2_VB4\upload
all files within that should be placed in your renamed admincp folder
its common knowledge

Many thanks :up:

Seems to have done the trick, now have Glowhost in the Status & Logs and I can post with it running.

I just wanted to ask something about this fantastic mod.

On my forum we allow unregistered guests to post in certain forums. (It uses a captcha system) and I do believe this mod is responsible for catching those spam attempts, and auto deleting them. (Even tho they are NOT registering or attempting to)

Every once in awhile we get a legit message that goes to moderation (as I want it to) but the 100's of others (all spam) never make it to moderation and are deleted automatically.

The footer stats in the WGO box indicate that:

392 Spammers Denied Registration
959 Spammy Posts Automatically Moderated

One of those unexpected happenings I noticed this mod is doing.

Fantastic work.....lol.....it is this mod doing that right?

I have Facebook registration disabled. New registered user are not being moderated and placed in the newbie user group. Any suggestions?

check custom plugins

create a copy of Registered User, give slightly less permissions
then if there legit move them to registered users

spammers are using blog posts, so i suggest a newbie group with blog posting turned off

First, Thank you for this plugin!

I have the plugin installed and set up with keys from both Akismet and Stopforum. I believe the plugin is working because I see 3 new accounts to moderate in the admincp (even though I don't have moderate users enabled in vb settings).

I don't see the stats showing up in the forums though when I look at the footer. Also, I put the "Give thanks" in the copyright, but I don't see it ( I also tried footer)....and I really want to get that in their to give thanks!

Thank you for any help
SnaKe
www.warishellgaming.com

I've had over 100 new spamming members join up over the last few weeks, it seems this mod is missing quite a few now.....

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