Driver heaven bombed by spammer?

Nforce2XP · Aug 17, 2006, 01:51 AM

I cant believe my eyes.
Came to check as ussual and found this things like threads :
Spammed Site.JPG

Hope the links works, and i placed it here becouse i don`t know where else to place it on.

Randomletters · Aug 17, 2006, 02:16 AM

Link doesnt work but yea they took care of the spam rather quickly

Nforce2XP · Aug 17, 2006, 03:11 AM

its pending for aproval, lol maybe my account its not being trusted just kidding

Razgriz · Aug 17, 2006, 03:42 AM

We usually get to the spam threads in under 30 min. Although an eyesore, i assure you they are as regular as the sun rising every morning. I assure you they are dealt with in a professional and prompt manner.

- Steve

**dj_stick** · Aug 17, 2006, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razgriz

I assure you they are dealt with in a professional and prompt manner.

or with PJ, a generally hilarious manner

riles9262 · Aug 17, 2006, 06:55 AM

hehehe, I like the way pj handles spammers

pr0digal jenius · Aug 17, 2006, 07:08 AM

what did I do to deserve such a reputation?

Zardon · Aug 17, 2006, 09:05 AM

Unfortunately we are frequently under "attack" from spammers advertising their products, this is due to the size and popularity of the forum, meaning its a prime target for those people wanting to get some quick hits. Most of the time you guys dont see it, as the staff are really quick in removing and banning the offenders.

As for attachments, sorry we dont allow them that is why it said waiting for approval. On a forum this size, allowing users to attach pictures, files etc would very quickly bloat and expand the database, its already quite large.

Thanks.

mainman · Aug 17, 2006, 09:21 AM

There like the plague. On a small site like NGO just this week i've banned atleast 5 of them. So on a site like DH it can be a real nightmare to keep all of them in order. Have to say that the team here does an awsome job in keeping the forum clean from them. Great job guys.

**dj_stick** · Aug 17, 2006, 09:24 AM

5 in a week? you're lucky

we manage that in a day, easily

mainman · Aug 17, 2006, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj_stick

5 in a week? you're lucky

we manage that in a day, easily

Yeah i know, but like i said, we are a very small site compared to DH.

Aug 17, 2006, 01:51 AM	#1
Nforce2XP DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los angeles Posts: 201 Rep Power: 0	Driver heaven bombed by spammer? I cant believe my eyes. Came to check as ussual and found this things like threads : Spammed Site.JPG Hope the links works, and i placed it here becouse i don`t know where else to place it on. __________________ RES.T.A.R.S

Aug 17, 2006, 02:16 AM	#2
Randomletters ))<>(( Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 54	Link doesnt work but yea they took care of the spam rather quickly __________________ <----------- Sexy Budget Rig stats to the left.

Aug 17, 2006, 03:11 AM	Thread Starter #3
Nforce2XP DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los angeles Posts: 201 Rep Power: 0	its pending for aproval, lol maybe my account its not being trusted just kidding __________________ RES.T.A.R.S

Aug 17, 2006, 06:55 AM	#6
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	hehehe, I like the way pj handles spammers __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

Aug 17, 2006, 03:42 AM	#4
Razgriz Intelligence? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the edge of insanity Posts: 1,183 Rep Power: 55	We usually get to the spam threads in under 30 min. Although an eyesore, i assure you they are as regular as the sun rising every morning. I assure you they are dealt with in a professional and prompt manner. - Steve

Aug 17, 2006, 07:08 AM	#7
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	what did I do to deserve such a reputation?

Aug 17, 2006, 09:05 AM	#8
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Unfortunately we are frequently under "attack" from spammers advertising their products, this is due to the size and popularity of the forum, meaning its a prime target for those people wanting to get some quick hits. Most of the time you guys dont see it, as the staff are really quick in removing and banning the offenders. As for attachments, sorry we dont allow them that is why it said waiting for approval. On a forum this size, allowing users to attach pictures, files etc would very quickly bloat and expand the database, its already quite large. Thanks.

Aug 17, 2006, 09:21 AM	#9
mainman Mr. Nobody Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OmniPresent Nightwatcher Posts: 5,961 Rep Power: 71	There like the plague. On a small site like NGO just this week i've banned atleast 5 of them. So on a site like DH it can be a real nightmare to keep all of them in order. Have to say that the team here does an awsome job in keeping the forum clean from them. Great job guys.