The Spam-Bots are KILLIN me, son!

[TPA85]

Originally Posted by TPA85

Well, John is definitely alive and functional. Last night I filed a PayPal claim on the grounds that what was promised wasn't delivered. He apparently got on just long enough to deactivate my paid account because I'm back to a normal account today.

Originally Posted by TPA85

I was surprised to see any acknowledgement from him, especially so quickly.
I did send him a long message via the claim center about what was going on and told him it wasn't about the money but we all feel abandoned and requested that he get on and assign some super mods.. I'm hoping to hear back from him or see something done.

PayPal's claim window is 6 months which for me is TODAY so that's why I filed the claim when I did.

I don't even know where to start...
The PayPal claim is now closed because I got a response from him (which he asked me to keep private because he was going to
get on in a few days and post something....) and gave him the benefit of the doubt, but now I regret closing it. I don't know if I'm more disappointed that nothing is changed or pissed that I dropped it. $35 down the drain.

[joliebelle]

Re: new board. Anyone consider a proboards account?

[ChioLu]

If the spammers make 1 cent per post and they can copy and paste 5 in a minute, they are only making three dollars an hour. This can't be profitable if they're located in the United States.

And setting a limit for how many threads you can start on a daily basis would be good.

[Still BLUTANG]

not to pile on, but this is bananas.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by Still BLUTANG

not to pile on, but this is bananas.

Seriously. All day today. It's actually annoying coming here to this board now. And randomly I've seen posts from new members (to the board), and they're asking legitimate questions, but their posts are getting pushed out of the way by the spam. And unfortunately, I think a lot of people with a lot of knowledge who could actually help, never get to see those threads. It's really disappointing.

(not mad at the super mods at all, by the way. Just re-stating what we've all been saying/thinking)

[Dixie_Amazon]

The forum can only show 20 pages of new posts and valid posts are being pushed out.

[rockwallgreek]

Disturbing to me is the spam is now showing up in the Sorority Recruitment section, which means it is going past the Intro Thread. Sigh

[jenidallas]

I really hope the site owner eventually logs on and fixes the spam issue. It's becoming nearly impossible to effectively use this site.

I'd been kicking myself for not purchasing a membership here it now I'm glad j didn't as it seems like that didn't resolve the issues any more effectively.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Dixie_Amazon

The forum can only show 20 pages of new posts and valid posts are being pushed out.

Nothing is being "pushed out."

If you go to the main forums individually instead of just clicking see new posts, you'll see if people have posted there. The posts that are new since your last visit will be in bold.

I know this is frustrating but incorrect assumptions about how the board works don't help.

[Dixie_Amazon]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Nothing is being "pushed out."

If you go to the main forums individually instead of just clicking see new posts, you'll see if people have posted there. The posts that are new since your last visit will be in bold.

I know this is frustrating but incorrect assumptions about how the board works don't help.

Yes I understand that, I worded it poorly. They are still there to be found, but not if you select "New Posts". I apologize for angering you.

It was lovely to be here later in the day today after the spam was cleaned up.

[Thrillhouse]

Unfortunately, most of us mods only have access to their own forums. I'd gladly clean up this spam in other forums if I had access.

[Dixie_Amazon]

They are in the Community Service and other areas now.

[xibair]

^^Like button^^

[Munchkin03]

Now the spammers are bumping legitimate threads.

It's been real, GC.

[tinydancer]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

Now the spammers are bumping legitimate threads.

It's been real, GC.

Yeah, I'm afraid that's all, folks.
Don't think I will be back soon.