Heads up: List purge underway.
SMFWebmaster
Posted 2012-01-12 5:30 PM (#29486)
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Geek-in-Chief

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Yo, SMFs,

I realize there has been an upswing in spam on this board. For that, I sincerely apologize, and I'll be taking steps to stop it. Here's the deal...

There are currently over 7000 names on the Slamboard member's list. In the name of stopping (or at least slowing down) the spam, I'm taking a chainsaw to the list.

- If an account has been inactive for more than a year, it's gone.

- If a member has a nonsensical email address or user name - gone. (Who knows - maybe your name really is 'Ahtvowemujbnidlrnsuy' and your email really is 'kwigndhsybvkengibhsbe@mail.ru.' Somehow, I don't buy it, though.)

This is, of course, qualified by the fact that if I recognize good members who haven't posted in a while, they won't be wiped.

- If you've been a member for a few years and haven't posted anything, I'm going to delete you. These are like ticking time bombs that could release spam at any time.

If you know someone who's account has been blown away accidentally, tell them that Webbie says he's sorry and to register again and post right away so I can tell they're real people.

Thank you for your kind attention. Carry on...

- D
Captain Howdy
Posted 2012-01-12 9:14 PM (#29487 - in reply to #29486)
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Nearly A Band Member

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Thanks for looking out for us!
J P
Posted 2012-01-13 3:57 AM (#29492 - in reply to #29486)
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Elite SMF

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Sounds good to me, thanks!
TwisAlf9
Posted 2012-01-13 1:22 PM (#29495 - in reply to #29486)
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Full-On SMF

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GREAT IDEA. We did the same thing at my work. Nothing wrong with cleaning up. Thanks. Hopefully this keeps me on
Fast Joey
Posted 2012-01-13 4:34 PM (#29498 - in reply to #29486)
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Destroyer

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Don't delete me! I haven't posted in a while, but I'm still around and can strike at any moment! Tee hee! 
Armadillo
Posted 2012-01-13 11:35 PM (#29501 - in reply to #29486)
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Road Reporter

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But....but.....webbie.....now I won't know where to get a cheap handbag at discount prices! oh the humanity!
Amuz3d2Deth
Posted 2012-01-14 8:57 AM (#29502 - in reply to #29486)
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Full-On SMF

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Thank you for cleaning up the place. All New, All Powerful: SPAM-AWAY!

Terry, Don't worry, I can get you cheap imitation handbags on the streets on NY anytime. Just let me know
marty
Posted 2012-01-14 10:34 AM (#29504 - in reply to #29502)
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Nearly A Band Member

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No more Spam-bags - eh Terry
Richard UK SMF
Posted 2012-01-14 5:42 PM (#29511 - in reply to #29486)
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Nearly A Band Member

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Good job Webbie but hope I am not deleted!!!!!!!
SMF Cyndi
Posted 2012-01-15 5:28 AM (#29514 - in reply to #29486)
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Sorry for the delay but this is great Don, thank you very much!! Photobucket
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Go git 'em tiger! Photobucket

LOL...

Edited by SMF Cyndi 2012-01-15 5:33 AM

Macedonian SMF
Posted 2012-01-15 3:45 PM (#29518 - in reply to #29486)
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Nearly A Band Member

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I think spams showed up a year ago or so.... haven't seen them before here...

GREAT IDEA this is..... keep up the great work Don.... as always \m/
soullites
Posted 2012-01-17 4:07 AM (#29528 - in reply to #29486)
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Serious SMF

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yes it was getting a bit out of hand!! HEY THERE SMF'S!!!!!!! Marty, twisted super tech.
Roadstar
Posted 2012-01-20 12:49 PM (#29545 - in reply to #29486)
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SMF 1st Class

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Cool. Those spammers are annoying hey
pootle50
Posted 2012-01-25 6:16 PM (#29587 - in reply to #29486)
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Full-On SMF

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Crumbs, don't delete me!
I don't want to have to learn ANOTHER password....
pootle50
Posted 2012-01-25 6:16 PM (#29588 - in reply to #29486)
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Full-On SMF

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Okay. forum double posted me for some reason. Sorry.

Edited by pootle50 2012-01-25 6:17 PM
PaulSMF
Posted 2012-02-12 7:45 PM (#29672 - in reply to #29486)
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posting to stay active, still check in on news once in a while. Stay sick!!
kata61727
Posted 2012-02-12 9:03 PM (#29673 - in reply to #29672)
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