dont reply to spam threads

[Elton H]

i did along with several others and was banned for a week not sure why ive posted a reply on other sites never got in trouble i guess :happens: and its part of the rules

 

[Elton H]

lots of spam today dont get suckered into replying

 

[JohnsD90]

lots of spam today dont get suckered into replying

i just post in a different thread to try to limit the people from seeing them

 

[adkinsadam1]

A macbook air for only $550??? O. M. G. :jk:

 

[XJeepguy]

You sure it was that ? I cannot see anywhere in the rules where it says you cannot reply to such a post .

i did along with several others and was banned for a week not sure why ive posted a reply on other sites never got in trouble i guess :happens: and its part of the rules

 

[Elton H]

it said banned for the following reasons posting in a spam thread something along those lines

 

[Elton H]

yea it makes no sense to me either

 

[ric]

I dont know why, you would be banned for posting in a thread thats spam, unless it was "what" you posted, that is against the rules..
maybe someone new, cant tell if the thread is spam, and posted a reply, and was banned for it, that wouldnt seem fair, but what do I know, lol

 

[rook]

I think it has to do with the increased work in cleaning up the thread. Mods have to delete posts individually, therefore by posting in a spam thread creates more work for them.

 

[Elton H]

why not just delete the whole thread ?

 

[JohnsD90]

A macbook air for only $550??? O. M. G. :jk:

you bas****, i got excited.


JK

 

[Kmvreter]

You sure it was that ? I cannot see anywhere in the rules where it says you cannot reply to such a post .

You're right. I just reread them but can't find it. I'm sure it used to be in there.

Mods,
Can you point out where this is in the rules or where it went?

 

[CJ3Flyr]

The 7 day ban is to deter spam replies. The reason it's a "big deal" is as we scan scan for suspect posts we look at a variety of things to include who posted last in the thread. If a 'known' member replies it does a couple of things: 1) If the spammer reads the reply it reinforces his/her efforts were worthwhile, somebody read it. 2) The 'known member' reply adds legitimacy to the post and makes it harder to spot. We are volunteers and as much as we love T4R's and the board, we don't have the time or will to read every post.

That's my take on it, not Greg's or any of the other mods, I'll let them chime in. I assure you that's the concept.

I also agree some note or re-wording in the forum rules wouldn't hurt. I'll pitch for that and we'll see if it happens.

:cheers:
In the meantime enjoy and don't reply to the spam

 

[CJ3Flyr]

I just found 2 spams based on an unfamiliar username (and thread title):bluejump:

 

[Elton H]

i flaged 2 or 3 spam threads BUT I DIDINT POST IN THEM !!!!!!

 

[Uneek]

The 7 day ban is to deter spam replies. The reason it's a "big deal" is as we scan scan for suspect posts we look at a variety of things to include who posted lasted in the thread. If a 'known' member replies it does a couple of things: 1) If the spammer reads the reply it reinforces his/her efforts were worthwhile, somebody read it. 2) The 'known member' reply adds legitimacy to the post and makes it harder to spot. We are volunteers and as much as we love T4R's and the board, don't have the time or will to read every post.

That's my take on it, not Greg's or any of the other mods, I'll let them chime in. I assure you that's the concept.

I also agree some note or re-wording in the forum rules wouldn't hurt. I'll pitch for that and we'll see if it happens.

:cheers:
In the meantime enjoy and don't reply to the spam

:iagree: , in addtion to CJ's take...

Posting in any thread automatically puts it at the very top right under the stickies. So effectively, replying to a SPAM thread moves that junk to the top of the sub-forum and on the front page. And in sub-forums that don't get as much traffic, the SPAM title stays on the front page under another post gets updated. This is only my view and opinion. It's not the admins or other mods.

No one here wants to suspend or ban anyone. Mods are here to help keep the forum running smoothly. We're all here for the same reason... 4Runner enthusiasts.

 

[ric]

so if someone replies to a thread thats spam, weither or not they knew its spam, they will be banned ? even though theres nothing in the rules ???
Im just asking, clearing the air...

 

[CJ3Flyr]

so if someone replies to a thread thats spam, weither or not they knew its spam, they will be banned ? even though theres nothing in the rules ???
Im just asking, clearing the air...

Quite probably... I know that's not a very "fair" approach but for the near future that's the way it's going to be. I think I speak for all of us with this next statement: We'd rather read about T4R's than chasing spam. Each spammer consumes between 2-5 minutes to erase and ban. There's not a mod volunteering here for the thrill of killing spam.olice:


There is behind the scenes work under way to get a rule added or a note put onto one of the other rules about replying to spam. At that time it'll be clearer for everyone. Greg is a very busy person and when he checks in again I am sure we'll get some more direction on the policy and have a better, written answer to this issue. He's aware of the current policy of banning for spam but getting it in writing (in the rules) slipped through the cracks.



We do the best we can and you get what ya pay for



It's all good and this issue will be fixed soon...
:cheers:

 

[Thai]

so if someone replies to a thread thats spam, weither or not they knew its spam, they will be banned ? even though theres nothing in the rules ???
Im just asking, clearing the air...

yet another topic for ric to bring to his "cause"....

 

[ric]

yet another topic for ric to bring to his "cause"....

so whats my "cause" all mighty one ?? :moon: