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Senior Member
WoeII, have you checked the IP addresses of the "new" members? Any clue as to the source country?
I have been trying to think of something but I don't understand what and why it's going on. If spam were to follow I'd understand but I'm suspecting a spammer's programming glitch or another possibility is that this is someone's resume. Someone wrote code that can get through the spam filters and everything else. They want to demonstrate their prowess but not do real harm.
XUV 550, engine replaced with Honda GX630, MBDiagman tuned primary clutch, all LED lighting, roof mounted Rigid LED lights, split no scratch wind screen, roof, home made rear panel & window and 1/2 doors, Super Winch 4500, set of CST Ancla tires & set of Carlisle All Trail tires
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Administrator
Originally Posted by Dane
WoeII, have you checked the IP addresses of the "new" members? Any clue as to the source country?
I have been trying to think of something but I don't understand what and why it's going on. If spam were to follow I'd understand but I'm suspecting a spammer's programming glitch or another possibility is that this is someone's resume. Someone wrote code that can get through the spam filters and everything else. They want to demonstrate their prowess but not do real harm.
1) Country:
United States us flag
State/Region:
Oregon
City:
Portland
2)Country:
United States us flag
State/Region:
Maine
City:
Raymond
3) Country:
United States us flag
State/Region:
Florida
City:
New Smyrna Beach
4)Country:
United States us flag
State/Region:
Indiana
City:
Indianapolis
5)Country:
United States us flag
State/Region:
North Carolina
City:
Hayesville
6)Country:
United States us flag
State/Region:
Michigan
City:
Ann Arbor
7)Country:
United States us flag
State/Region:
Texas
City:
South Houston
8) Country:
United States us flag
State/Region:
North Carolina
City:
Raleigh
9)Country:
United States us flag
State/Region:
North Dakota
City:
Bismarck
10)
Country:
United States us flag
State/Region:
Vermont
City:
Stowe
Here is the last 10 new members.
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Senior Member
There is something definitely going on. So many new members who show zero posts and they never return to post again. It's going to take someone much smarter than I to figure out.
XUV 550, engine replaced with Honda GX630, MBDiagman tuned primary clutch, all LED lighting, roof mounted Rigid LED lights, split no scratch wind screen, roof, home made rear panel & window and 1/2 doors, Super Winch 4500, set of CST Ancla tires & set of Carlisle All Trail tires
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Administrator
@Dane
We cant force anyone to post. Its normal to every forum to have new members but doesn't post.
If they are spammers, they should have already posted spam threads.
Ill try to implement IP check to figure out if there are multiple users with the same IP..
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Senior Member
In all the forums I participate in, the number of posters is quite low compared to the number of members.
Al
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Administrator
Originally Posted by Bunky
In all the forums I participate in, the number of posters is quite low compared to the number of members.
That's pretty normal. Almost all forum are like that. Unless they have strict moderation to new members, and we don't want to do that.
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Senior Member
The number of people who visit a forum is a huge number. Then the people that sign up is a smaller group and the smallest group are the active posters. Most join the forum for a reason; show off their new toy, ask advice or want to know how to do something. Very, very few go to the trouble of signing up just to make one post in the intro section. It can and does happen legitimately although it is a rarity. I suppose at this point we should just be happy they are not spamming.
XUV 550, engine replaced with Honda GX630, MBDiagman tuned primary clutch, all LED lighting, roof mounted Rigid LED lights, split no scratch wind screen, roof, home made rear panel & window and 1/2 doors, Super Winch 4500, set of CST Ancla tires & set of Carlisle All Trail tires
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Administrator
Originally Posted by Dane
The number of people who visit a forum is a huge number. Then the people that sign up is a smaller group and the smallest group are the active posters. Most join the forum for a reason; show off their new toy, ask advice or want to know how to do something. Very, very few go to the trouble of signing up just to make one post in the intro section. It can and does happen legitimately although it is a rarity. I suppose at this point we should just be happy they are not spamming.
Posts that members attach pics to can not be seen unless they sign up. The forum from day one has had a massive amount of lurkers.
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Senior Member
I don't know what was done but there have been very few to no bogus "new" members. Whatever was done I have to say thank you.
XUV 550, engine replaced with Honda GX630, MBDiagman tuned primary clutch, all LED lighting, roof mounted Rigid LED lights, split no scratch wind screen, roof, home made rear panel & window and 1/2 doors, Super Winch 4500, set of CST Ancla tires & set of Carlisle All Trail tires
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