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dchoi · #1 01-16-2010, 05:04 PM

So I've been getting crazy amounts of spam as of lately and I think it may be because my forum needs to be updated. If I update my forum, does that mean I'll lose everything? Just making sure.

Charlie98902 · #2 01-16-2010, 05:11 PM

Try these mods I don't get spammed at all. Assuming that you are running vb 4.0 released or higher.

vbstopforumspam - https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=230921

Z - X Posts Before Links - https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=232061

That should do it if set right and not human.

mandingo · #3 01-16-2010, 05:13 PM

Tweak your registration settings.

admincp>options>user registration options
I set mine to moderate new members so I have more control over who actually ends up a member

also/or:

admincp>human verification manager
your best bet is Question & Answer Verification
Bots have the ability to "read" re-capcha these days

Hope this helps.

ti07shadow · #4 02-01-2010, 09:14 PM

personally i dont like the moderate new users thing

Videx · #5 02-02-2010, 01:27 AM

Agree. Simply go to Q&A. So far, any question at all will stop them cold.

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