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jayman · 12-06-2007, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hobbit

So, a lot of "pruning" makes, uh, certain things flow OUT nice
and fast, right? Cool. Yes, I learned my lesson about this as
a kid.
.
_H*

As a kid, did your "friends" ever DARE you to drink 2-3 glasses of prune juice?

Oi.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 12-06-2007, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hobbs

The last remaining problem is that the persons name can be offensive (or include an offencive element. e.g. "TheV8****"

That's true. However, removing the account from the database frees that name for use in the future. Trust me, there are many more offensive names in the database. The key is that only those people who saw it while he was active actually know it's there. The vast majority don't take the time to flip through tens of thousands of screennames looking for the offensive ones.

galaxee · 12-06-2007, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyPSchaefer

That's true. However, removing the account from the database frees that name for use in the future. Trust me, there are many more offensive names in the database. The key is that only those people who saw it while he was active actually know it's there. The vast majority don't take the time to flip through tens of thousands of screennames looking for the offensive ones.

but if anyone else quoted the offensive named poster, it's still there for all to see. i didn't know what it was till i saw someone else's quote...

TheForce · 12-06-2007, 11:02 AM

Does this new forum software have the ability to filter out bad screen names? What about the emaill address these trolls are signing up with. Are there any patterns with the addresses that can be filtered out?

Keep up the good work mods and Danny!

JimboK · 12-06-2007, 11:14 AM

Is it possible -- or feasible -- to require moderator approval for all posts from a new member for a period of time? If technologically possible but not permanently practical, can it be activated temporarily at the first hint of a group attack? Then disable it after they've had time to get sufficiently discouraged enough to give up.

Delta Flyer · 12-06-2007, 11:18 AM

Maybe a "nightshift mod" could be on hand for spammers and clear-cut trollers

bat4255 · 12-06-2007, 11:33 AM

On another forum I belong to, it takes an e-mail activation to an administrator for a new account. That filters out the spam bots if there is no response, and the obvious user names can also be filtered. We also have moderators in Europe, and the US. This helps with the time of day issue for monitoring.

Just a thought

12-06-2007, 11:02 AM	#24
TheForce I Plug-In My Prius Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wheelersburg, Ohio Posts: 2,130 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 7 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 18	Does this new forum software have the ability to filter out bad screen names? What about the emaill address these trolls are signing up with. Are there any patterns with the addresses that can be filtered out? Keep up the good work mods and Danny!

12-06-2007, 11:14 AM	#25
JimboK One owner, low mileage Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,990 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3	Is it possible -- or feasible -- to require moderator approval for all posts from a new member for a period of time? If technologically possible but not permanently practical, can it be activated temporarily at the first hint of a group attack? Then disable it after they've had time to get sufficiently discouraged enough to give up.

12-06-2007, 11:18 AM	#26
Delta Flyer Honda Enzyte Driver Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisville, TX (Dallas area) Posts: 1,008 My Car: Other Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Maybe a "nightshift mod" could be on hand for spammers and clear-cut trollers

12-06-2007, 11:33 AM	#27
bat4255 2008 Package #2 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin Posts: 275 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	On another forum I belong to, it takes an e-mail activation to an administrator for a new account. That filters out the spam bots if there is no response, and the obvious user names can also be filtered. We also have moderators in Europe, and the US. This helps with the time of day issue for monitoring. Just a thought