Spam Increase.

[London_Phil]

Any way we can counter the Spam increase  we are seeing in this area?. Looks like they are all similar...

[Lee337]

Yeh, there's a lot of it recently.

So, it works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body. It can be used to:

• Treat infections of the blood, brain, lung, bones, genital tract, pelvic area, stomach and intestines
• Treat gum ulcers and other dental infections
• Treat infected leg ulcers and pressure sores
• Prevent infections after surgery

Just saying 

[ghulst]

Apparently the spam bots have found us again... 

I do the rounds on this forum at least once a day these days, to   beat the spammers. However, I would greatly appreciate another moderator who could help try to kill the weeds.

[London_Phil]

I'm happy to have a go..

[ghulst]

Thanks Phil! Let's pick a time to quickly run through that together.

[London_Phil]

I'm now an Admin, and am actively trying to reduce spam to a minimum.
We noticed the origin of a lot of these are similar, and I am blocking them with various options as a trial. If any regular user has issues posting, please email the team, in case I am overzealous...

[ghulst]

Thanks for sharing that Phil. Or get in touch with me if you experience any problems and we will get you sorted.

[Lee337]

Seem to be doing a marvellous job between you  whatever you're doing.

[ghulst]

I've made some changes to the posting process for new members. They now need to answer two questions when they do their first two posts. That is not too intrusive, but it is also really hard for bots to answer correctly.

[Lee337]

Is one of them this?

You cannot see attachments on this board.

[ghulst]

Shouldn't be.

[London_Phil]

Just to mention we are seeing an increase in spam again. Trying to keep on top, but they are mainly in an no UK timezone so sometimes we play a little catch-up...

[Lee337]

Thanks for all your hard work. Been a little busy of late, so not noticed the increase.

[ghulst]

It is an interesting situation. I do believe it comes in waves. For months it has been quiet, and now a number of my forums are all under attack again.   

We need some spam police!