“ Originally Posted by FullMetalBabe ”

Shawn · 10-03-2010, 02:21 AM

I already got recaptcha as the spam setting, I have it where you have to choose a picture at the beginning of registration but a few spammers keep getting through. I also made it just today that you have to have 3 posts to send PMs, email, post links and visitor messages...

Is there anything else I need to do to help me prevent spam?

FullMetalBabe · 10-03-2010, 03:06 AM

Well, we use vBStopForumSpam and it works quite nicely.

KW802 · 10-03-2010, 03:46 AM

“ Originally Posted by FullMetalBabe ”

Well, we use vBStopForumSpam and it works quite nicely.

I'm using the same but turned off the option to check against user names; was getting too many false hits.

Ryan Ashbrook · 10-03-2010, 05:04 AM

Akismet works wonders, when set properly.

Michael · 10-03-2010, 11:17 AM

The Nospam! modification has always worked perfectly for us and that is our only spam protection.

Vilandra · 16-03-2010, 02:54 AM

That's great to know - I was considering adding that but wasn't sure if it really worked. My number of fake accounts is getting really really annoying.

Shawn · 16-03-2010, 03:21 AM

I have since downloaded vbstopforumspam and its the best anti-spam mod I have ever seen in my life! FMB and Floris, come on down to southern Illinois so I can buy you both a beer

Paul M · 16-03-2010, 09:25 PM

I use a product called "Moderators"

DavidMcHenry · 16-03-2010, 09:31 PM

lol.

There will always be spam, using automated tools to stop it could also potentially stop valid users coming in.

Vilandra · 16-03-2010, 11:33 PM

Well the ones who post right away aren't a problem to get obviously. But I have people making 10 accounts, pming the whole board, and it's just gotten ridiculous.

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FullMetalBabe Miss Otaku, kya~! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Carolina, PR Age: 19 Software Used: IPB , vB , myBB Admin Exp: Getting there. Software Exp: Ready to explore. Posts: 739	Re: Spam Free? Well, we use vBStopForumSpam and it works quite nicely.

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KW802 Code Monkey Real Name: Kevin Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cow Country Near Philly Age: 40 Software Used: IPB , vB Posts: 200 Points: AdX56 My Mood:	Re: Spam Free? “ Originally Posted by FullMetalBabe ” Well, we use vBStopForumSpam and it works quite nicely. I'm using the same but turned off the option to check against user names; was getting too many false hits. __________________ vBulletin Arcade \| Cool Sci-Fi Forums

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Vilandra Alien Princess Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The City of Angels Age: 33 Software Used: vB Admin Exp: Experienced. Software Exp: I'm clicky Happy!! Posts: 202 Points: AdX92 My Mood:	Re: Spam Free? That's great to know - I was considering adding that but wasn't sure if it really worked. My number of fake accounts is getting really really annoying. __________________ Buffy-Boards \| We Talk Soccer

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Shawn AdminExtra.com Staff Real Name: Shawn Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern Illinois, USA Age: 25 Software Used: IPB , vB , myBB , SMF , phpBB , ProBoards Admin Exp: Beyond Excellent! Software Exp: It's a love hate thing Posts: 1,293 My Mood:	Re: Spam Free? I have since downloaded vbstopforumspam and its the best anti-spam mod I have ever seen in my life! FMB and Floris, come on down to southern Illinois so I can buy you both a beer __________________ Kind Regards, Shawn Gossman / AdminExtra Staff Member My Sites: The Weather BB Forum \| Illinois SKYWARN Forum \| Twitter Meets Storm Chasing

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Paul M vb.org Administrator Join Date: Jan 2010 Age: 47 Software Used: vB Admin Exp: Beyond Excellent! Software Exp: Blindfold me - I know where everything is! Posts: 526 My Mood:	Re: Spam Free? I use a product called "Moderators"

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Vilandra Alien Princess Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The City of Angels Age: 33 Software Used: vB Admin Exp: Experienced. Software Exp: I'm clicky Happy!! Posts: 202 Points: AdX92 My Mood:	Re: Spam Free? Well the ones who post right away aren't a problem to get obviously. But I have people making 10 accounts, pming the whole board, and it's just gotten ridiculous. __________________ Buffy-Boards \| We Talk Soccer

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