mommysanders Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I get spam every single day from these forums. I don't want to miss out on the great posts, so I just deal with it. But today my inbox was flooded with countless spam emails. Is there a way to stop these? It's very frustrating! I searched the forums and don't see anything regarding ways to block spam (while still being able to view a "real" post). Any help? Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 The forum has decent spam blocking software, but that doesn't stop individuals from posting and posting. We've been under a spam attack lately with most of it coming in the wee hours of the morning (east coast US time). Moderators are deleting it as soon as it is seen. The only thing I can suggest is to unsubscribe from the individual forums for awhile until this spam attack eases (I'm assuming that is why it is ending up in your email, as it is mine as well). Also, if you report the spam, you only have to report once per individual spammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommybee Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 With the recent spam my web filter has started blocking the forums saying they are suspicious. That has never happened before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I get spam every single day from these forums. I don't want to miss out on the great posts, so I just deal with it. But today my inbox was flooded with countless spam emails. Is there a way to stop these? It's very frustrating! I searched the forums and don't see anything regarding ways to block spam (while still being able to view a "real" post). Any help? Sarah I have it set so I only get emails if I get a private message. I don't get emails from the forums otherwise--I just come here most days and check the boards I'm interested in. Maybe play with different ways of checking the forums and see if you can find another way that works for you but without the spam? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 With the recent spam my web filter has started blocking the forums saying they are suspicious. That has never happened before. This is happening to me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Restrict topics started by new accounts to one per hour or somesuch. Genuine new people will be only mildly inconvenienced. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I am so sorry you are experiencing that Sarah. I am looking into why so much spam is getting through recently. Any updates? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Thanks for letting us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acorn Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I would suggest locking new members in an intro section and require some real posts before they are released to create a new post anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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