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General Forums => CC General Discussion => Topic started by: Trerro on April 20, 2011, 08:42:25 pm

Title: Odd user names have been appearing
Post by: Trerro on April 20, 2011, 08:42:25 pm

We've been getting some weird usernames registering on our forums, including a few that look like they were spat out by an RNG.

I was expecting to start seeing spambot posts, but as far as I can tell, these accounts haven't done *anything* since registering.

I don't think they're data mining bots, because you don't need an account to read the forums, only to post of them, so you don't need an account at all for that.

Has anyone gotten any spammy PMs or anything?

Title: Re: Odd user names have been appearing
Post by: Galeesa on April 21, 2011, 12:43:43 am

i've gotten nada so far. i'll let you know if my inbox explodes though :-p

Title: Re: Odd user names have been appearing
Post by: iggy on April 21, 2011, 11:01:50 pm

Some of these bots are made to remain inactive for a while and than all spam at once I think.

Title: Re: Odd user names have been appearing
Post by: GPH on April 28, 2011, 05:32:40 pm

Possible reason...I just got a somewhat dubious pm from the user 'ForumStaff' :P

Quote

Important all forums.chaoscluster.com members.  
  
As you might know by now, we have started revamping forums.chaoscluster.com. These new server upgrades and staff employment obviously comes with various costs attached.  
We have been able to uphold the forum in the past, but the recent growth has forced us to get some sponsors to help us out.  
  
Instead of placing more advertisements on the site, we would appreciate it if you would signup for a 100% free Streamate account.  
  
Just check out the Streamate promotion below.  
  
YOU WILL GET A FREE $20 TO SPEND ON CAMS.  
  
<<website>>
  
Thank you for helping the community, this is the best way to keep thing running.  
  
Please don't create a forum thread just to discuss this.  
  
Best Regards  
  
Forum Staff  
forums.chaoscluster.com

Title: Re: Odd user names have been appearing
Post by: Trerro on April 28, 2011, 07:48:19 pm

Well... that answers that. Time to equip the banhammer.

Title: Re: Odd user names have been appearing
Post by: iggy on April 29, 2011, 07:13:14 pm

Quote from: GPH on April 28, 2011, 05:32:40 pm

Possible reason...I just got a somewhat dubious pm from the user 'ForumStaff' :P

Quote

Important all forums.chaoscluster.com members.  
  
As you might know by now, we have started revamping forums.chaoscluster.com. These new server upgrades and staff employment obviously comes with various costs attached.  
We have been able to uphold the forum in the past, but the recent growth has forced us to get some sponsors to help us out.  
  
Instead of placing more advertisements on the site, we would appreciate it if you would signup for a 100% free Streamate account.  
  
Just check out the Streamate promotion below.  
  
YOU WILL GET A FREE $20 TO SPEND ON CAMS.  
  
edited link
  
Thank you for helping the community, this is the best way to keep thing running.  
  
Please don't create a forum thread just to discuss this.  
  
Best Regards  
  
Forum Staff  
forums.chaoscluster.com

Let me guess, you took the free 20$? :P

Title: Re: Odd user names have been appearing
Post by: Bullseye55 on June 05, 2011, 12:16:18 am

I've had to get my post count up for this minimal count.


Here is the info on this topic:


Yes, I did receive a spam mail.

Maybe there should be a whitelist, where only certain accounts can get on.


With this system, a administrator can allow a account with a specific username to be created.

Title: Re: Odd user names have been appearing
Post by: Bullseye55 on June 05, 2011, 12:18:00 am

Please don't create a forum thread just to discuss this.


And, a side note, why would the staff say this?!



This is a clear sign.

Title: Re: Odd user names have been appearing
Post by: The_Black_Assalant on June 05, 2011, 08:08:47 pm

are these messages coming in are cc inbox or are emails? cause i got nothing on my cc in box,and i use a spam guard provided by my email. good to know because i probably would of sent in a few buck to help out the cc. Time was you would get a donor heart,good times.