Handling spammers on forums?

[Justin]

If you have minimum word count and timer (for example, has to wait for 3 minutes before creating another post) can substantially reduce spamming in a forum. This is just my thought though.

 

[Anis Boukezzoula]

If you have minimum word count and timer (for example, has to wait for 3 minutes before creating another post) can substantially reduce spamming in a forum. This is just my thought though.

that makes sense but the problem is if we have a spammer user, who doesn't care about time or word counts when he has the chance to write, he will write trash and low-quality posts.

 

[Bousine123]

As a forum owner it would be good to have moderators who would help you to control all offenders in your forum, by banning them or many other ways so that your site would be protected.

 

[Good-Person]

that makes sense but the problem is if we have a spammer user, who doesn't care about time or word counts when he has the chance to write, he will write trash and low-quality posts.

I guess that if a person is spamming, then a warning should be issued to them. Many people ignorantly post spam links because they may not be aware of the rules. Many people stop posting spam links after we politely tell them to not to do that again and many co-operative members mend their ways.

 

[Anis Boukezzoula]

I guess that if a person is spamming, then a warning should be issued to them. Many people ignorantly post spam links because they may not be aware of the rules. Many people stop posting spam links after we politely tell them to not to do that again and many co-operative members mend their ways.

we are always giving multiple chances for our members to learn and improve the quality of their posts and let banning feature is the last decision we take. there are some users who learned a lot and improved and that's our objective in the end.

 

[Immilash1]

Yeah, I completely agree with what you said, I also think that's the only best way one can handle spam on a forum, but never can say let's hear from our admins, but for me that's the only best way I think.

 

[tyrim88]

What is the most effective ways that a forum owner can use to make sure spammers are dealt with as it is obvious you cannot stop them from joining your forum at all.

From my own opinion, I think giving out rewards for those who report spammers would go a long way in helping to make sure they're properly handled.

What do you think?

That is an avenue to weed them out actually,but on the other hand,once one have discovered that a particular person is exhibiting such tendency,the best reply is just to completely ignore them while in the forum.

 

[Good-Person]

Yeah, I completely agree with what you said, I also think that's the only best way one can handle spam on a forum, but never can say let's hear from our admins, but for me that's the only best way I think.

Spamming is bad and I think that people should read rules that clearly state that spamming is forbidden, but still many people always promote links no matter what. Different kinds of forums have different policies pertaining to how they define a "spam link".

 

[Danny4cash]

Spam post should be immediately deleted and anybody that post it must be severally sanctioned. A punishment like points deduction, suspension of account for numbers of day should be giving or melted to anybody that post spam content. But, I will not support outright banned of a person that post spam content. Many people don't bother read about a site they just joined before they start to post.

 

[saoussen57651]

You have to make 90 seconds between one thread and another and 90 seconds for the replies this the spammer couldn't post lavishly and min words are 30 words to avoid thanks and this serve me a lot or nice project.

 

[HK World]

Spam is the scourge of the internet and can do significant damage to your community if left unchecked.

Here are some great tips on how to keep spammers at bay in your community.

1. Require email confirmation
2. Enable anti-spam plugins
3. Get the whole community involved by asking members to help out moderators and flag spam.

 

[Good-Person]

Spam post should be immediately deleted and anybody that post it must be severally sanctioned. A punishment like points deduction, suspension of account for numbers of day should be giving or melted to anybody that post spam content. But, I will not support outright banned of a person that post spam content. Many people don't bother read about a site they just joined before they start to post.

Yes, I guess that a spammer should be warned initially. If they comply with what you ordered them to do, then they should be given a chance and then their spam links should be deleted.

 

[James2]

Now a days you have many option like you can install plugin which used banned IP and other details which helps to stop people gain access to your website and you can also have an option verification too.

 

[greenie]

The best way to keep the forum clean is by issuing penalties to the spammers. That was what the owner of trendri does and it's really working. If you are found spamming certain credit would be deducted from your account.

 

[Good-Person]

What is the most effective ways that a forum owner can use to make sure spammers are dealt with as it is obvious you cannot stop them from joining your forum at all.

From my own opinion, I think giving out rewards for those who report spammers would go a long way in helping to make sure they're properly handled.

What do you think?

I am sure that most of the people would like to give spammers are chance to mend their ways and refrain from posting spam links. This is fine and I think that we all tend to make mistakes in life.

 

[frederick_9]

The spammers should be punished as this is the best way to maintain the forum clean.
The trendri owner operates in this manner, and it has shown to be effective.
Your account would lose credit if you were discovered spamming.

 

[Saachi]

If anyone is trying to rejoin, set up an IP band to block email. I also don't allow people to join via her VPN without confirmation. No matter what you post or where you post, it will be automatically moderated.

 

[Good-Person]

If anyone is trying to rejoin, set up an IP band to block email. I also don't allow people to join via her VPN without confirmation. No matter what you post or where you post, it will be automatically moderated.

Yes, they could be banned and their IP addresses could also be banned as well. Spamming on the forum is not tolerated at all and this may hurt the forum in many ways.

 

[Laurentta]

I think an effective way to handle spammers in a forum is by disgracing them on one's forum. I believe it would serve as a lesson to other spammers on the forum.

 

[Kvngsammy]

Giving out rewards might not totally eliminate the solution because the internet space can be really toxic and personal vendetta can be carried out. Limiting the number of posts a day can serve.