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New Registration BS
#1

Scenario:
1) I shut down registrations while we work on the site...
2) Many emails asking how to register...
3) The site is back up, I open registrations...
4) The first one is some scumbag in Romania trying to spam the site...

If this crap keeps up this will become an invitation only site, I don't have time to deal with the spammers, hackers, and porno freaks.

Any suggestions?
(2) 84.5 TurboGT 'verts/84.5 TurboGT hatch/(3) 86 SVOs
86 LX 2.3 (project Ratstang)/04 SVT Focus #1276
77 F-350/40 Ford Sedan/67 Fairlane GT 'vert
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#2

Yes, Leave us there email so we may be in touch with them Big Grin ,Joe... No really, im sure this stuff getting old real quick!
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#3

Laramee's idea is genius.... I am sure most board members would be happy to chip in (count me in)
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#4

require new registrations to introduce themselves and state why they are looking to join. I do this with the Capri mailing list.

Almost all mention the car they own or did own and why they are joining. All others are rejected.

This has kept spam at zero for a few years now. With this method you can tell who is here just to spam...some attempts are rather funny.
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altitude we are at as we head further into the downward spiral
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#5

Vbulletin, Captcha script, all new members restricted to posting in a new member introduction forum for their first 15 posts. It's pretty simple, i've offered my time and help before and it's still here for the taking Paul.
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#6

Captcha script is pretty common for new registrations everywhere. Not sure what the cost to TF would be. Talk to Stinger he uses it on his forum.
You could always sell life memberships for $20 With a hat and a sticker or something to offset costs.
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#7

Or send the TF Mafia to Romania... Wink
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#8

I'd go in on a lifetime membership for $20.
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#9

Quote:Originally posted by JedNeck:
Captcha script is pretty common for new registrations everywhere. Not sure what the cost to TF would be.
once we uprev the forum software, captcha support will be out of box.
redneck engineered 84 SVOs
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#10

Are you guys taking the forum all the way up to vbulletin ?? Aside from the crappy search, I really prefer the simple old school forum that we have now....

I'm WAY more than willing to pay for use of the site. Just putting that out there
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