The *spot the spam registrant* thread

05-13-2007, 07:44 AM

Ahahaha. I've been wanting to create this thread for months now.

Although I've talked with Conrad about it, and he tells me that he and mods (or software measures he has in place) are vigilant about catching them, I still want to do this. So I'm doing it. He didn't encourage me, but he didn't tell me I shouldn't do it, either.

Folks, if you decide to participate, please be conservative with your trigger finger and post only the most blatant and obvious offenders. (Advance apologies to any legitimate registrant who may be unjustly pointed out.)

With that caveat (and there have been so many more juicier offenders prior to this), this morning's entry: Tradingsfuture

Ample Pie · 05-13-2007, 08:10 AM

I'd prefer not to call out my fellow board members for something this silly. The idea that I might call one wrong and potentially scare them off posting outweighs any laugh I might get at spam-ilicious names. It often takes time for people to stop lurking and start posting and I'd hate to ruin it for someone with my own bad aim.

05-13-2007, 08:29 AM

You have a point, Rebecca. I would hate that, also, and that's the primary reason I never started this thread to begin with. We certainly can't count on others to be judicious when it comes to things like this.

The spam registrants were just something that have seemed to stand out to me ever since they started inundating these forums. But, you're right--the laugh factor just isn't worth the potential negativity this thread could bring about. I'll request that it be removed post-haste (or at least after you've had a chance to read my response.)

By the way, and for what it's worth, I long ago removed my e-mail address as a contact method from my user profile. I don't want to take any chances on getting on any of these folks' mailing lists.

Timberwolf · 05-13-2007, 09:28 AM

I fear I'll have to add myself to the spam list...

Just take a look at my post count... If this ain't spamming, I don't know...

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(Sorry, couldn't resist...)

Chimpi · 05-13-2007, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebecca

I'd prefer not to call out my fellow board members for something this silly. The idea that I might call one wrong and potentially scare them off posting outweighs any laugh I might get at spam-ilicious names. It often takes time for people to stop lurking and start posting and I'd hate to ruin it for someone with my own bad aim.

Today's uneventful spam registrant: Rebecca
I'm only kidding, of course.

Personally, I do not think this is such a good idea, per se. It's not hard, of course, to figure out who is, or who might be a spam poster / spam bot, but just like in the system of law, it's not 'proper' to take action until something wrong has been done to correct the problem. I would hate to delete a member, or forfeit their posting privelages before they have even done something wrong, especially if not just for their username.

On the other hand, I had once spotted two (2) spam registrants a while ago, and of course they were reprimanded, but only after they had posted a nice swinging dick picture [numerous times]. Pain in the butt, this business can be.

/ My Opinion

Green Eyed Fairy · 05-13-2007, 01:51 PM

I'm not sure what a spam registrant is.......

?

Dr. Feelgood · 05-13-2007, 02:03 PM

Okay, I confess: you outed me! I am actually the illegitimate son of the late President of Nigeria, and in order to get his personal fortune of sixty-seven bazillion dollars out of the country I need to pass it through your bank account: you get to keep half. PM me for details.

Ample Pie · 05-13-2007, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Eyed Fairy

I'm not sure what a spam registrant is.......

?

your mom.

j/k

registrants who are only out to spam or cause issues, rather than genuinely partake of the board.

Waxwing · 05-13-2007, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebecca

your mom.

Seriously? That made me spit lemonade at the monitor.

So simple, yet so elegant. Your mom always does the trick.

Green Eyed Fairy · 05-13-2007, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebecca

your mom.

j/k

registrants who are only out to spam or cause issues, rather than genuinely partake of the board.

I'm glad it let me rep you

Ample Pie · 05-13-2007, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waxwing

Seriously? That made me spit lemonade at the monitor.

So simple, yet so elegant. Your mom always does the trick.

you can only drop it sparingly, but yes--it does the trick.

and thank you GEF

Timberwolf · 05-13-2007, 02:58 PM

Lotto tickets, anyone?

TCUBOB · 05-13-2007, 04:34 PM

Penis Enlargement! Lose Weight Fast!

Slowfuse · 05-13-2007, 04:51 PM

Save on ink cartidges.....
Save on car insurance....
Singles in YOUR area are waiting to meet you NOW!

SamanthaNY · 05-14-2007, 04:09 PM

Greereiff, lol

Blackjack · 05-14-2007, 04:32 PM

Honestly? I have suspicions about that "Conrad" character.

Forgotten_Futures · 05-14-2007, 09:31 PM

Personally, I find this a very fun idea. I've only run across a couple SPAMMERS on this site, but that's partly my activity pattern.

If someone put me up as a spammer in all seriousness I'd laugh my ass off, all the way off.

'Specially since there are definitely times I'm here to cause chaos.

Jack Skellington · 05-14-2007, 09:41 PM

I'm having spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, baked beans, spam, spam, spam and spam

Forgotten_Futures · 05-15-2007, 12:03 AM

It's a great time here in Camelot; we eat ham and jam and spam-a-lot!

05-13-2007, 07:44 AM	#1
saucywench Posts: n/a	*The spot the spam registrant* thread** Ahahaha. I've been wanting to create this thread for months now. Although I've talked with Conrad about it, and he tells me that he and mods (or software measures he has in place) are vigilant about catching them, I still want to do this. So I'm doing it. He didn't encourage me, but he didn't tell me I shouldn't do it, either. Folks, if you decide to participate, please be conservative with your trigger finger and post only the most blatant and obvious offenders. (Advance apologies to any legitimate registrant who may be unjustly pointed out.) With that caveat (and there have been so many more juicier offenders prior to this), this morning's entry: Tradingsfuture

05-13-2007, 08:10 AM	#2
Ample Pie Fattitude Problem Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,890	I'd prefer not to call out my fellow board members for something this silly. The idea that I might call one wrong and potentially scare them off posting outweighs any laugh I might get at spam-ilicious names. It often takes time for people to stop lurking and start posting and I'd hate to ruin it for someone with my own bad aim. __________________ Stop making sense; you're going to get banned!

05-13-2007, 09:28 AM	#4
Timberwolf back. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: At home, finally. Posts: 26,228	I fear I'll have to add myself to the spam list... Just take a look at my post count... If this ain't spamming, I don't know... . . . . (Sorry, couldn't resist...) __________________ Reality... an interesting concept with no successful applications, that should always be accompanied by a "Do not try this at home" warning. -Zandoz- It's the self-acceptance that makes the beauty. -Waxwing- "A woman without a belly is no woman." - arabian proverb - Empty wall?

05-13-2007, 01:51 PM	#6
Green Eyed Fairy is giggling. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In Your Head Posts: 19,275	I'm not sure what a spam registrant is....... ? __________________ "The longing of my heart is a fairy portrait of myself: I want to be pretty; I want to eliminate facts and fill up the gap with charms." "See these eyes so green, I can stare for a thousand years, Colder than the moon It's been so long and I've been putting out fire with gasoline"

05-13-2007, 02:03 PM	#7
Dr. Feelgood intellectual nerd Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: the Twilight Zone Posts: 3,966	Okay, I confess: you outed me! I am actually the illegitimate son of the late President of Nigeria, and in order to get his personal fortune of sixty-seven bazillion dollars out of the country I need to pass it through your bank account: you get to keep half. PM me for details. __________________ Now all you women, Don't you come around Unless you weigh 'Bout fo' hundred pound... -- Dr. Feelgood & the Interns

05-13-2007, 08:29 AM	#3
saucywench Posts: n/a	You have a point, Rebecca. I would hate that, also, and that's the primary reason I never started this thread to begin with. We certainly can't count on others to be judicious when it comes to things like this. The spam registrants were just something that have seemed to stand out to me ever since they started inundating these forums. But, you're right--the laugh factor just isn't worth the potential negativity this thread could bring about. I'll request that it be removed post-haste (or at least after you've had a chance to read my response.) By the way, and for what it's worth, I long ago removed my e-mail address as a contact method from my user profile. I don't want to take any chances on getting on any of these folks' mailing lists.

05-13-2007, 02:58 PM	#12
Timberwolf back. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: At home, finally. Posts: 26,228	Lotto tickets, anyone? __________________ Reality... an interesting concept with no successful applications, that should always be accompanied by a "Do not try this at home" warning. -Zandoz- It's the self-acceptance that makes the beauty. -Waxwing- "A woman without a belly is no woman." - arabian proverb - Empty wall?

05-13-2007, 04:34 PM	#13
TCUBOB When pimpin' was easy Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,156	Penis Enlargement! Lose Weight Fast! __________________ *Pithy Quote Unavailable at this time.*

05-13-2007, 04:51 PM	#14
Slowfuse Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Albany,GA Posts: 97	spam Save on ink cartidges..... Save on car insurance.... Singles in YOUR area are waiting to meet you NOW!

05-14-2007, 04:09 PM	#15
SamanthaNY ▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀ Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,739	Greereiff, lol

05-14-2007, 04:32 PM	#16
Blackjack Fupa Troopa Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 11,060	Honestly? I have suspicions about that "Conrad" character. __________________ 283/1001.............33/501

05-14-2007, 09:31 PM	#17
Forgotten_Futures The other Holy Trinity Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,981	Personally, I find this a very fun idea. I've only run across a couple SPAMMERS on this site, but that's partly my activity pattern. If someone put me up as a spammer in all seriousness I'd laugh my ass off, all the way off. 'Specially since there are definitely times I'm here to cause chaos. __________________ Bishop Endarr > christ, the church is a massive smack machine

05-14-2007, 09:41 PM	#18
Jack Skellington Grim Grinning Ghosts Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,451	I'm having spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, baked beans, spam, spam, spam and spam __________________ Serpents and spiders, tail of a rat, call in the spirits wherever they’re at. Rap on a table, it’s time to respond, send us a message from somewhere beyond. Goblins and ghoulies, from last Halloween, awaken the spirits with your tambourine. Creepies and crawlies, toads in a pond, let there be music from regions beyond. Wizards and Witches, wherever you dwell, give us a hint by ringing a bell.

05-15-2007, 12:03 AM	#19
Forgotten_Futures The other Holy Trinity Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,981	It's a great time here in Camelot; we eat ham and jam and spam-a-lot! __________________ Bishop Endarr > christ, the church is a massive smack machine

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