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kimgas · #1 09-22-2009, 02:28 PM

Hi
I am getting at least 1 a day users with @gmail accounts that are purely using my forum to post `spam and useless threads.

It seems quite obvious to me that this is quite easy for this to happen, but is there a way to stop this..

I have read simular posts and threads with this issue.. all help appretiate

Lynne · #2 09-22-2009, 02:56 PM

What sort of action have to taken so far to stop spammers?

kimgas · #3 09-22-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynne

What sort of action have to taken so far to stop spammers?

Thanks Lynne. I have not done anything at all yet on my forum as I am a newbie and really Just starting out .

I do have access to my domains hosting account, so I could also do things there as well. But would like to action via the vbulletin admin interface if possible..

Lynne · #4 09-22-2009, 07:13 PM

Well, there are simple things like turning on reCaptcha for registration. Have you done that or what is your option there - vboptions > Human Verification Manager > Human Verification Library

James Birkett · #5 09-22-2009, 07:42 PM

Take a look at this: http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=275800

stevebullman · #6 09-22-2009, 08:39 PM

i have all gmail addresses banned along with many others

just fill them in in your vbulletin options>user banning options

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