Spam control?

[CognosPaul]

Is there any way to implement a flood control that would auto-ban any users (against a white list) that post x times within 3 minutes? The latest spammer managed 17 posts in the span of 7 minutes. I'm sure not even MF could get that many out so quickly.

It's also been some time since I registered, but maybe tighten up the registration procedures. Many sites now have a basic logic question (what is the value of [image] + [image]?), but I suggest forcing the registrant to go through the full Turing test.

[MFGF]

I agree fully with your idea Paul.  Over the past two days I have deleted almost forty spam posts from the same poster, and it's beginning to irritate me now! :)  I have sent a PM to one of the Admins asking for the spammer ID to be barred from the site, but I agree it would be helpful if the signup procedure made it more difficult for spammers and spam bots to sign up.

The latest spammer managed 17 posts in the span of 7 minutes. I'm sure not even MF could get that many out so quickly.

You're absolutely right there too, although often when I reread some of the drivel in my posts on here, I'm amazed I haven't been reported as a spammer!!  ;D

MF.

[DustPanMan]

Hey Guys,

I hope all is well now.  I did tighten down security when I took over maintenance of the site last year.  I think we have been able to successful stop many of the bots by doing so.  At this point, we have the tightest security allowed without any customization (a Captcha and a confirmation email).

Best regards,

Dustin

[MFGF]

Seems to be pretty good of late - only one incidence of a spammer in the last few week, and that was dealt with quickly.

Thanks Dustin!

MF.