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Mad spammer attack
AdeV:
At the moment, I've got hundreds of spammers trying to register accounts at LEF. Most of these are being caught by the spam trap, but it does mean I'm wading through 100-200 new registrations per day.... so - if you're registering for real, it might take a day or two before you get authorised.
Hopefully normal service will resume fairly soon.
ajaffa1:
Thank you AdeV for all your hard work keeping this forum alive and free from the spammers/hackers and other f*ckwits. I have no idea why they would target this site, it`s not as if our members are particularly wealthy or have secrets that need to be exposed. I guess some folks just can`t help from sticking their noses where they don`t belong.
Thank you again,
Bob
LowGear:
Thanks too.
Too bad they're eating up you time. I'm curious what you do to sort out the spam from the authentic ham or what ever the slang is for valid candidates.
ajaffa1:
Hi Guys, I have to disagree with Glort about doing them grievous bodily harm, I watched a couple of Youtube videos of computer wizards turning the tables on spammers, deleting all their files and destroying their computers, far more satisfying and lasting than just punching them!
Bob
ajaffa1:
Hi Glort, as tempting as it might be to break all their fingers with a large hammer this will not stop them. They will just apply for and receive some sort of state funded disability pension, along with voice activated computer/telephone technology and carry on where they left off. Only difference is they will now be supported by the state and some people will feel sorry for them.
Public exposure and humiliation are the only deterrents that work. Sadly our ruling classes are too busy trying to cover-up their own indiscretions to worry about spammers.
Bob
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