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stickywicket
stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
edited 4. Oct 2011, 03:07 in Community Chit-chat archive
I see, from the bottom of the main page, that our newest...er...member is DrCialisOnline. Now, call me a cynical old b….. (and many do) but my guess is that Dr CialisOnline might be a spammer. If I can spot this, why can’t those who regulate the forum?
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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    stickywicket wrote:
    I see, from the bottom of the main page, that our newest...er...member is DrCialisOnline. Now, call me a cynical old b….. (and many do) but my guess is that Dr CialisOnline might be a spammer. If I can spot this, why can’t those who regulate the forum?


    give them a chance they have to be carefull not to block some one who needs the forum. but you are quite right does sound like spam to me as well are we aloud to block spammers what about there human rights sorry just a random thought that crossed my mind lol spam is best in fritters
    val
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Actually, it never occurred to me that it was a job for the Mods.

    I just assumed that there would be some controls at source and that such an obvious spammer name would never be passed as a forum member in the first place.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • Stu69
    Stu69 Member Posts: 202
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Not that I know a lot about Cialis, but I never thought erectile dysfunction was a problem with RA! :shock: :lol:
    No-one was injured in the making of this signature, however, quite a few electrons may have been inconvenienced.
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Finlay nearly got away with it didn't he? It was easy enough to spot he wasn't the real deal, despite the single name. I find it odd that on my little laptop I have never had one single spam message from anywhere. Instead of taking away the edit and delete buttons perhaps those with lots of pens in their top pockets could address this issue instead. It would be more helpful and save us reporting posts. Now that little red exclamation mark is one button that HAS to stay. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 3,635
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The problem is that spammers are always trying to crack the security needed when they join so battling them is a hard job. No doubt further security will be in place to help prevent it but it takes time, the 'Webmanager' is only part of what he does for Arthritis Care and cannot devote himself full time to the forum.

    Please continue to use the red report button (It will stay DD) as it makes moderating easier. PM jean123 or Moderator if you have any suspicions about a new member.

    Moderator Z
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am glad to hear the red button will stay, could you also enquire as to whether the edit/delete buttons will be brought back? For those with typing difficulties the inability to edit could be particularly difficult as it could force extra (and un-necessary) typing. For those of us with hurty hands that is not helpful. (I know this as I have hurty hands from time to time.) DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 3,635
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The only person who can make changes is the Webmanager who is away at the moment but I will make sure this thread is brought to his attention upon his return.

    Moderator Z
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    dreamdaisy wrote:
    I am glad to hear the red button will stay, could you also enquire as to whether the edit/delete buttons will be brought back? For those with typing difficulties the inability to edit could be particularly difficult as it could force extra (and un-necessary) typing. For those of us with hurty hands that is not helpful. (I know this as I have hurty hands from time to time.) DD

    I'm also finding it a nuisance that we haven't got the edit/delete buttons any more. If we make an error, we have no way of correcting it now. Also, there are times when we might want to delete a post, but we are now unable to do so.
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  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    After you have submitted your posting you can view it and use the delete and edit buttons............

    Elna x
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    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I think that option disappeared at one point Elna. I believe it's back now though.
    I'd still like my post count back. No big deal I know but I liked it. Who else can I read bedtime stories to? :shock: :lol:
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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    elnafinn wrote:
    After you have submitted your posting you can view it and use the delete and edit buttons............

    Elna x

    I can edit and delete for a short time after I've posted, but then the buttons disappear, so I can't go back to a post later. Am I the only one :?: I'm sure it wasn't like that before unless I'm having a senior moment :shock:

    Break the news gently to me if that is the case :roll: :shock:
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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    PS.........It just happened again :!: :shock:

    I keep getting a very bossy message, You can no longer edit or delete that post.

    I know, I've noticed :shock:
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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Buttons have gone again, and that's my 8279th post BTW.
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  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Been bombarded with spam this morning..
    Thought i was on the wrong site when i first logged in..
    It is hard too believe when folk may be genuine too..
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