Spam Bot invasion of CW

[James]

but surely something can be done with the registration process options to prevent this.

We've been changing a lot in the registration process and it's keeping the bulk of spammers out, but it's impossible to get 100% unless we consider manual approval for posts made by new members.

 

[cnerd123]

We've been changing a lot in the registration process and it's keeping the bulk of spammers out, but it's impossible to get 100% unless we consider manual approval for posts made by new members.

is it possible to implement a minimum number of posts before being allowed to create a new thread?

 

[GIMH]

is it possible to implement a minimum number of posts before being allowed to create a new thread?

It's been discussed loads over the years, but you get genuine members who sign up to ask a question. so I don't personally think is the right approach

 

[nightprowler10]

It's been discussed loads over the years, but you get genuine members who sign up to ask a question. so I don't personally think is the right approach

Additionally, it would be a pain to sift through what's a legit account and we would eventually make mistakes and accidentally perma a new member.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

I would love to join an occult...but I will have to see the chief first?

 

[James]

It's been discussed loads over the years, but you get genuine members who sign up to ask a question. so I don't personally think is the right approach

Yep, this, well said from GIMH.