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Announcements => Site Announcements => Topic started by: oldfogy on December 04, 2008, 06:36:09 AM
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Spam alert?
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=3723.new#new
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Thanks OF. Removed.
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hmmm... there was more to that one than meets the eye.
Came up with an interesting name behind that one.
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Spam Alert.
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=3892.0
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Done - (https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emotionless.co.uk%2Femotes%2Factivity%2Fsweeping.gif&hash=b5d9947f0b2267286f59954ed7f6b88cc414d2b3)
thanks to those that reported it :)
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Spam Alert.
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=3582.0
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Thanks
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Is this a genuine post or a spammer at work.
wayla
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Re: LCD v Plasma TV's
« Reply #14 on: Today at 10:17:20 AM »
Reply with quoteQuote
I suggest that you check the LCD TV Ratings of various brands. Most of the time, it can help you when making a decision. This is what I do when I don't have any idea about certain products.
Good luck.
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I really don't know Phil. I've added a warning note to the message.
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I'm not sure either - Im not convinced - gut instinct says something doesnt tie up but I cant find anything concrete to show it is spam.
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I will give it a wide berth till I know for sure.
I am always wary when someone registers then makes one post with a link attached and then disappears
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indeed - user has been PM'd asking for explanation - in the meantime I think I will put it in temporary storage
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Spammer ?
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Re: Forum Game - Change a letter.
« Reply #11365 on: Today at 03:42:00 PM »
Reply with quoteQuote
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Dealt with (https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emotionless.co.uk%2Femotes%2Factivity%2Ftoiletgrab.gif&hash=7d03dd33e0ab173ad067bbf0798c62e04146866f)
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Oops sorry I just deleted my post as I had seen you had sorted it. :-[
Love the smiley Mr Chris..............The only way IMO for spammers to go.
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(psst.. I've un-deleted your post so we don't look silly, but don't tell anybody ;)
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Too late! I saw what happened. But I won't tell. :angel:
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:blush:
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Now you have me at it.
Sorry Chris Mr.
I went to hit the quote key and hit the delete key on "Chris's post" and it got deleted.
Surely that should not happen, as I don't have privileges or anything like that to remove other peoples posts.
So (pst.... ) must be the answer.
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I've managed to put it back, just to maintain Chris' embarrassment :lol:
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I've managed to put it back, just to maintain Chris' embarrassment :lol:
Nearly did it again.
What about my embarrassment. :-[
But like I said, neither I nor other people "except admin" should be allowed to remove other peoples posts.
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But like I said, neither I nor other people "except admin" should be allowed to remove other peoples posts.
The mods should be allowed to as well, but on most forums where I've worked, the protocol was always you did not remove the posts of someone of higher status than yourself.
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There does seem to be something amiss with the forum configuration here, and I've raised it with Kitz.
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I think what the problem was is that originally this thread was set so that only Admin, mods and any special groups could actually start a thread in this section.
However now that OF is 'helpful' (same would have applied to the ISP reps and Respected members) then it allowed him to start a topic in here.
... and somehow along with those permissions it also allowed him to delete any posts in the thread that he'd started.
Since it was only the announcement section that had different permissions, and because OF had actually started the thread.. thats why only in this sectionand on this particular occasion it allowed him some moderating powers.
Ive now changed this section so that it now has the same permissions as elsewhere in the forums.
Thanks for letting me know :)
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Thanks for the explanation Kitz.
Now you mention it and now look at the posts, I never a took any notice of the extra icons, but as I posted earlier with regarding removing the post (pst... I must be because I nearly did it again) basically I can see how now, because I am normally just so use to hitting the only icon that is there, whereas the delete post icon occupies the same place as the Quote icon.
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>> delete post icon occupies the same place as the Quote icon.
Is it still there? and is it only on this thread?
I changed the permissions yesterday so that anyone can now start a topic in this section, rather than it being just specific groups.
Changing the permissions should have reset it.
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>> Is it still there? and is it only on this thread?
No it's not showing on any other post now except my own.
Sorry I should have re-posted, but it's all back to normal now.
Thanks.
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yw :)
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np,
Actually come to think about it, "I did post a reply" saying it was back to normal, (and commented on being demoted from something I never knew I had) :lol:
Another of my posts on a different thread has also disappeared. Although it maybe was "slightly" OT
It was on the http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=4304.new;topicseen#new thread.
I asked what was the implication of plugging a phone into a DSL line without a splitter.
But the question disappeared. (or at least I can't find it)
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Its not been deleted.. certainly not by the mods/admin.
1) If they had, it would be in the recycle bin.
2) It would also show up on the forum moderation log.
Youve not done a me have you?
Twice on Sat I thought I'd posted something - only to find later that I hadn't and I was in such a tizz that I'd never actually hit the post button.
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Once possibly, but doubt it very much if I did it twice on the same night.
But what is the answer to plugging a phone into a socket without a filter please........ even, pretty please.
Nothing to technical though.
(Good job this spell checker works) time for bed I think.
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>>> I asked what was the implication of plugging a phone into a DSL line without a splitter.
Depends if a modem/router is also plugged in as well. If its just the phone then its ok.
The splitter (http://www.kitz.co.uk/adsl/splitters.htm) is there to separate 2 different frequencies.
However if a phone and router on on the line then the adsl data will cause interference on the phone which may well be clearly audible.
It will also likely cause problems with the adsl connection.. speed could be quite a bit slower, there could be noise on the adsl line.. which can materialise as lower SNR, data errors, and even loss of sync.
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Thank you
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Is this a spammer at work..........
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=4391.0
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Is this a spammer at work..........
Sure is.
You have to pay for full download of the material from either of the links supplied.
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Binned Banned
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Binned Banned
No messing...........good ridance. >:(
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I saw that, decided to report in, then couldn't find it again ! ... you're too quick for me ;D
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Team work -
you guys reported it - then both eric and I got the dusters out at the same time :)
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:spam: :whip:
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Kitz at work: (https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv250%2FFloydoid%2Fwhipgirl.gif&hash=ccece0dc8358b1aebf6439b50e062de00b58d652)
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:spam:
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=4437.msg0;boardseen#new
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More :spam:
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=4439.msg102313;boardseen#new
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Well spotted Colin,I'm sure someone will be along shortly to (https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl9.glitter-graphics.net%2Fpub%2F996%2F996179rcshpxqx7w.gif&hash=25027fb176ec66c219e23a06075be36729aa23d3) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com) this rubbish up
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Thanks Colin, the broom has been employed. :)
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Crikey! - these things always seem to happen at night - and you lot are so efficient that we late risers(normal people) don't have any chance of seeing this spam - I don't like the stuff but I keep looking for a chance to report some and it's all been cleared away! ;)
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Roseway well deserves his pinny :)
Thanks eric.
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Roseway well deserves his pinny :)
Now you finished the cleaning Eric,you can start on the washing. :D
(https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl7.glitter-graphics.net%2Fpub%2F1814%2F1814247mqkvnzttpz.gif&hash=92f0ac9e1a968002e713949202c6865eed2da80f) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
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:lol:
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Well spotted Colin,I'm sure someone will be along shortly to (https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl9.glitter-graphics.net%2Fpub%2F996%2F996179rcshpxqx7w.gif&hash=25027fb176ec66c219e23a06075be36729aa23d3) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com) this rubbish up
Do you do office cleaning too? My home office could do with a right good spring clean. ;D
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Is member manju a spammer ?
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=4204.0
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Thanks TD, I've done the sweeping.
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Kitz, admin.
You may want to look here:
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=1417
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Kitz, admin
Can I suggest you look at this.
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=1417
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Thanks OF. Dealt with.
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Thanks OF.
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Thanks guys.
From the IP looks like someone sat in an Internet cafe in a shopping mall being paid pennies to visit forums and leave messages. :/
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Quite crafty really, Then noticed this was post number 3 (on the same forum ?) because of the type of message I looked at the profile which then showed the signature, which I normally have disabled so would not have seen it otherwise.
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We have a right herbert here:
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=1434
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http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=4673.0;topicseen
Is this another one !
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Kate, I beat you to it! :P
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OOOOOOOOooooo and I thought I was quite alert ;D good at spotting herberts aren't we !! ;D
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Thanks to both of you :)
It looks as though Kitz and I have been sharing the sweeping-up :lol:
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It looks as though Kitz and I have been sharing the sweeping-up
Careful Eric, or she'll be buying you a new brush... meanwhile here's Kitz at work:
(https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv250%2FFloydoid%2Fcinderella.gif&hash=5ffab5bd60853a1b85ca671e27e7421113689ed5)
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More spam from member angiethom
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=1757.msg108279;boardseen#new
and at
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=2024.msg110248#new
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This is not the first time this person has posted spam
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Thanks guys. The manual sweeping apparatus has been employed. :)
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:thumbs:
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Spam.... :spam:
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=3740.0
member juile20099 is a spammer
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Thanks TD. Dealt with. :police:
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Spam spotted. (https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl10.glitter-graphics.net%2Fpub%2F550%2F550250lgli7fdp82.gif&hash=fe2b11a9d5f95f260ced38110d416a36195d27f6) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
Posted by micheljaw
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=4314.0
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Thanks UB
(https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emotionless.co.uk%2Femotes%2Factivity%2Fdust2.gif&hash=e39d0913f3b85bf83f6bd1d33734e0b52bc2226a)
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Thanks TD
:o
Quack......... :lol:
No wonder I'm not getting many medals. :D
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oops sorry :-[
post edited.
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More tinned meat, I think, by masudkarim
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=4581.msg113367;boardseen#new
and here
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=4700.0
He's filling up the place.... >:(
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And here:
So far 3 post's and already 3 reports.
Mine is not so much spam but just a load of drivel (although I never read it after the first line)
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=4430.new;topicseen#new
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Thanks OF. The drivel has been dealt with. :)
[Edit] Apologies to TD - I didn't notice that he also reported this gentleman. :-[
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Oooooooooooooh I love masterful men :D you are on the ball Eric ! :)
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Well we can't allow drivel on the forum, can we? ;D
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Some of us must have special dispensation :lol:
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Not sure if this is spam, but it does look a bit odd, post by alonso.
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=4485.msg113728;boardseen#new
Ah, it appears to have been deleted, by whom I know not... :)
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Thanks TD :)
I got the broom out
(https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emotionless.co.uk%2Femotes%2Factivity%2Fsweeping.gif&hash=b5d9947f0b2267286f59954ed7f6b88cc414d2b3)
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:thumbs: :clap2:
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Is this another ??
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5002.0
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Is this another ??
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5002.0
Possibly
Pre-registration to Ondarun V2 have already started ! The game starts the 31st of may !
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Is what another?? ::)
(https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emotionless.co.uk%2Femotes%2Factivity%2Fvac1.gif&hash=d76e3b12f9e3c5ff39791d119e8258fb52f372b6)
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;D fast work Mr. Chris !!
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Thanks chris..
Just swept another game one away too. :no:
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Someone get the (https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emotionless.co.uk%2Femotes%2Factivity%2Fsweeping.gif&hash=b5d9947f0b2267286f59954ed7f6b88cc414d2b3) out...........
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=4738.msg115507#new
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Thanks Phil. The sweeper has been employed.
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The brush is needed again.
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=4485.msg115518
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thanks TD youre on the the ball am.
Don't know why they bother, it never stays long.
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idiots decided to get a new IP and name and try again... Sorted that now too.
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And is this more......?
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=3450.msg115501;boardseen#new
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*gets out the banning stick again
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Bloody hell,they are even including mugshots now. :D
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5013.msg115565;boardseen#new
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What's that then Unc? The link doesn't seem to go anywhere. :angel: :lol:
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What's that then Unc? The link doesn't seem to go anywhere. :angel: :lol:
I'm so glad Eric............... :lol:
The cheeky sod. :o
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Even more of the stuff
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=4687.0
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Another one :( Thanks TD.
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Yet more
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=3450.0
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Thanks TD. Swept up.
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You may want to take a look at this one.
Does not ring true to me.
+ 3 posts in 3 minutes?
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=1534
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Thanks OF. There have been several of these nuisances recently. We'll soon be needing a new brush. :)
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I think we have one here
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5219.0
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Thanks Kate. The administrative thwacker has been employed. :)
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I think we have someone lurking :-\
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5332.0
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Done and dusted, thank you :)
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Golden duster award goes to....... roseway ;D
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Golden duster award goes to....... roseway ;D
(https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.glitter-graphics.net%2Fpub%2F1818%2F1818391myx06bzmgb.gif&hash=c81949215954099f56ee32fbbfb1a065a89c24cf) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
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"press button"
I couldnt help myself :lol:
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"press button"
I couldnt help myself :lol:
So where is he.............. :lol:
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Do we have another..................
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=4952.msg120819;boardseen#new
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Yeah - thanks UB - I'd already spotted it. Was a bad administrative decision made by myself in approving a new user who was awaiting approval.
Banned now tho :)
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Nice one Mr Chris........(https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl5.glitter-graphics.net%2Fpub%2F2035%2F2035805jmb4o0wnji.gif&hash=3008fdf0e1975def7dabf48feeb742ae44820a46) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
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>>> . Was a bad administrative decision made by myself <<<
You just cannot get the staff these days.... :lol:
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Serial spammer at work
Member sunbo
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=4596.msg119674;boardseen#new
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Vaporised, thank you ;D
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Vaporised, thank you ;D
Nice one Sherriff....(https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.glitter-graphics.net%2Fpub%2F1474%2F1474151pmww2dihqt.gif&hash=74bf1bed5f2c2b2aea581f6aa1ba9b2079d537f9) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
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:thumbs:
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http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=2173.0;topicseen
the link on this makes me think it might be a spammer ! ......
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Thanks Kate. I've deleted the message.
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Are members allowed to start polls............?
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5498.msg123904#new
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It is allowed, but in this case the poll serves no useful purpose so I've locked it.
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I think we may need the broom again....
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5515.msg124255;boardseen#new
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Thanks, there it was, gone. :)
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(https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emotionless.co.uk%2Femotes%2Factivity%2Fsweeping.gif&hash=b5d9947f0b2267286f59954ed7f6b88cc414d2b3)
:)
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Kitz busy as ever keeping the place clean:
(https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv250%2FFloydoid%2Fcinderella.gif&hash=5ffab5bd60853a1b85ca671e27e7421113689ed5)
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wasn't me... it was eric being super efficient. :)
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wasn't me... it was eric being super efficient. :)
I can't find a picture of a penguin holding a brush.
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More of the stuff, I think.
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=3582.msg123297;boardseen#new
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Thanks again TD. I'll be needing a new brush soon; I wonder what my expense allowances are. ;D
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Will I pass the cap round...? :D
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Thanks again TD. I'll be needing a new brush soon; I wonder what my expense allowances are. ;D
I'd heard they'd been stopped Eric ! ............. someone thought you should set an example to the Westminster branch :lol:
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Thanks again TD. I'll be needing a new brush soon; I wonder what my expense allowances are. ;D
I'd heard they'd been stopped Eric ! ............. someone thought you should set an example to the Westminster branch :lol:
All the money has been spent putting a moat round the NC............ :D
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Thanks again TD. I'll be needing a new brush soon; I wonder what my expense allowances are. ;D
I'd heard they'd been stopped Eric ! ............. someone thought you should set an example to the Westminster branch :lol:
All the money has been spent putting a moat round the NC............ :D
And don't forget the new Duck House..... :D
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:lol:
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Quackers !! :lol:
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New brooms provided FOC
(https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftbn3.google.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AL3oHi34YfukpAM%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.housingsupplies.&hash=3a02c89245fa0cc15062cff1fd6aff1a99ac5ae4)
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Kitz, you spoil Eric ! :D
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Gosh, I'm overwhelmed. ;D
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Time to try the new brush out Eric....
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5552.msg124982;boardseen#new
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OOOOoooooooooooo that's a cheeky one isn't it !! Think you need your 'little used' vacuum cleaner Eric :lol:
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Duly swept up, thank you :)
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More sweeping required, I think.......http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5614.msg125520;boardseen#new
also http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5613.msg126399#new
and http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5615.msg126034;boardseen#new
Member bipra, posting in all sections I think. >:(
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What spam??? (https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emotionless.co.uk%2Femotes%2Factivity%2Ftoiletgrab.gif&hash=7d03dd33e0ab173ad067bbf0798c62e04146866f)
Flushed it all away - thanks for the heads up :thumbs:
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I think we need the broom again.
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5658.msg127475;boardseen#new
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Thanks TD :)
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Is this more of the stuff ?
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5686.0
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Thanks TD. It's been removed.
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http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5694.msg128001#new
This is a repeat of a post made yesterday and removed yesterday.
The title of the post appears to be an URL for an odd website.
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Thanks again TD. Dealt with :)
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You're not finished yet, I'm afraid.
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5694.msg128001#new
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......and this one too! http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5696.0 :police:
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http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5696.0;topicseen
is this the same as the others ? This person is like a rash !!!
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Thank you people. Antiseptic cream has been applied to the rash. ;D
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Thanks everyone.
There seems to have been a new wave of automated spam bots around at the moment. :'(
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We have one here !!
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5834.0;topicseen
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thanks kate :)
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*kicked*
Deleted, Banned and reported to SFS
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Time to try out the new broom TD. :spam:
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=5856.msg130714;boardseen#new
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Thanks for the heads-up, unkyUb.
Broom came into play.......zapped, banned and reported.... :police:
(That was fun ;D )
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Is that your first TD.......I hope you've not been up all night waiting for that moment...... :D
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That's me just lost my anti-spammer virginity... :-[
:D
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:thumbs:
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More cyber trash............ :spam:
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,6320.0.html
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Thanks Phil, the trash has been trashed.
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:)
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Do we have an xmas day spammer here?
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,6424.msg138679/boardseen.html#new
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We may have, unkyUb....but he has done nothing wrong so far.
Give him the benefit of the doubt for the moment. :)
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We may have, unkyUb....but he has done nothing wrong so far.
Give him the benefit of the doubt for the moment. :)
It looks like he is promoting his own website............is that allowed?
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No, not allowed, but as the website url is not actually posted I take his post as being a helpful pointer only.
Time will tell if there is any other intent.
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Spammer?
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,6594.0.html#new
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,6593.msg141802/boardseen.html#new
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Thanks Phil. It's become fried spam.
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Thanks Phil. It's become fried spam.
with some chips ?
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I'm not sure what this is .....
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,6945.0/topicseen.html
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It's no more, and thanks for the pointer. :)
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Get the brush out...... :spam:
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,6989.msg149178/boardseen.html#new :shoot:
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Thank you, unkyUb......the broom has been employed to good effect.
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Thank you, unkyUb......the broom has been employed to good effect.
:thumbs:
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Not sure, but is this spam?
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,7017.msg149694.html#msg149694 (http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,7017.msg149694.html#msg149694)
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Thank you, ss44........spam indeed but now swept into the trash can.. :)
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OOooooooooooooooooo this one has infiltrated our story :o
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,150.16020/topicseen.html
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got him ty kate (and silversurfer)
(https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emotionless.co.uk%2Femotes%2Factivity%2Fsweeping.gif&hash=b5d9947f0b2267286f59954ed7f6b88cc414d2b3)
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Someone needs the brush out
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,7557.msg157971/boardseen.html#new
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The brush has done its work, thanks Phil. :)
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:thumbs:
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Actually, two brushes have been at work - TD and I both deleted it at about the same time, but he was slightly faster than me. :)
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Doesn't matter who zaps it....as long as it is :shoot: .......... :D
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Is this ready for the brush treatment....
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,7655.msg159521/boardseen.html#new
Edit......looks like the answer was yes. :D
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I got there first ;D
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I think the brush might be needed again
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,7663.msg159608/boardseen.html#new
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Thank you unkyUb.........brush employed.... :thumbs:
Thank you, also, Britbrat, for reporting. :)
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This looks as though the brush is needed again....
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,7672.msg159968/boardseen.html#new
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Thanks, unkyUb......brushed up and disposed of...(https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emotionless.co.uk%2Femotes%2Factivity%2Fsweeping.gif&hash=b5d9947f0b2267286f59954ed7f6b88cc414d2b3)
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Does the Report to moderator link work?
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@ BritBrat...........yes it does, Mods and Admin receive an email to the client they have used in their profile, but such a report does not flash up anywhere in the forum.
This is why, as an example, two or three days ago unkyUb posted a spam warning in this thread and I said thank you to him........you kindly reported the same spam via the "report to moderator" button which generated an email ( not a PM) to me which I did not see until I checked my inbox later in the day...which is why I then edited my "thank you unkyUb" post to include a thank you to you.
It is not a very satisfactory arrangement in that such a "report to maderator" may not be spotted by admins/mods for some time.........which is why I consider thia thread as a better means of reporting spam..........although something of a personal nature, such as abuse, may be better handled through the report button and thus not aired on open forum.
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I think this is Spam ..... if it's not it perhaps should be :D
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,7767.0/topicseen.html
and this is the same poster
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,7768.0/topicseen.html
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Apologies if I'm wrong, but this is another suspect one ( to me anyway !)
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,7770.0/topicseen.html
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The brush has been employed, thank you Kate. :)
... and once again it looks as though TD and I have been tripping over one another in our eagerness. :lol:
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Brush required.....
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,7811.msg163104/boardseen.html#new
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Thanks, unkyUb.........brush employed and miscreant seen off.. :whip:
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Some perverted rubbish here posted by zipxx >:(
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,7816.msg164131/boardseen.html#new
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Hi UncleUB :)
Is this where we report them?
Wasn't sure what I was supposed to do :-\
Just sent a PM to Kitz ... Re: Zipxx
At least I'll know what to do next time :blush:
Zoe
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Dealt with. Thanks for the reports. :)
Zoe, this is the easiest place for us to pick up, but if you prefer you can click on the 'Report to moderator' link at the right hand side of each message. That sends us an email, so there can be a delay before we read it.
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Hi UncleUB :)
Is this where we report them?
Wasn't sure what I was supposed to do :-\
Just sent a PM to Kitz ... Re: Zipxx
At least I'll know what to do next time :blush:
Zoe
Hi Zoe,
Yes just report them here and they are promptly dealt with :)
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@ zoe..........yes, please just any spam alerts here and we will pick them up.
Kitz is a little tied up just now and cannot give full attention to PMs .....roseway and/or myself will employ the sweeping broom to get rid of the stuff.
Thanks to you and unkyUb for reporting.
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Thanks! .. Roseway - UncleUB - tuftedduck ;)
First time finding something like that :o Guess I just panicked a bit!
I'd just sent the PM to Kitz... When it dawned on me that I had a vague recollection of seeing a Thread saying something about Spam.
Next Time... I'll Come Straight Here!
Thanks!
Zoe
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No problem Zoe, nothing to worry about. :)
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Spam...... :-\
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,7875.0.html
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Thank you unkyUb....TD has swept all away, including the miscreant... :whip:
(https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emotionless.co.uk%2Femotes%2Factivity%2Fsweeping.gif&hash=b5d9947f0b2267286f59954ed7f6b88cc414d2b3)
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I think the 'reply' might be spam !
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,5081.15.html
:o having looked at it closer .. I'm not too sure now :-[ sorry if I've wasted anyone's time and upset someone !!
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No, it's not spam, scottiesmum, it is a legitimate post from a bona fide ISP rep.
But thanks for your vigilance, and you have not wasted anybody's time. :)
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Here's another one ....... >:(
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,xxxx,msg165043/boardseen.html#new
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This is definitely spam :o
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oooo Unc we nearly collided ;D
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I agree
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,7888.0.html (http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,7888.0.html)
My you are on the ball.
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I'm not on the ball .. in my haste I forgot to post the link ::) but it's the same one :'(
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Good grief,nearly got killed in the rush. :D
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Thank you one and all.........all swept up and miscreant sent packing.. :whip:
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Not sure about this....
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,7913.0.html
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I think it may well be UncleUB. The sig takes you to foreign site.
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Spam indeed good Kitizens.........thank you.
The broom has been employed.
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I've done it again - deleted it about 10 seconds after TD deleted it. :'(
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I see this new members profile is still visible.I know they haven't posted anything,but there are still links to spam etc visible on their profile.
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=2508
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Yes, I normally leave those links just in case they are needed for evidence later in the event of any complaint. Of course, if it was anything nasty I would remove it, but ordinary commercial spam is merely irritating.
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Further to roseway's comments above, as you can see now when a newer member arrives his name show at the bottom of the page and the problem one disappears.
So, unless you go specifically looking for the miscreant member in the member list, the profile contents are now not visible........and as a banned party, the user name will not be found in the member list.
So as far as members are concerned, the offending profile is now and forever out of sight and out of mind.....unless someone is curious enough to click on the link to his profile in unkyUb's post.
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I think we have another one http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,7924.msg166059.html#msg166059 (http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,7924.msg166059.html#msg166059)
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Thank you ss44..........the broom has been employed and the miscreant sent packing..
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Here you go
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,7945.msg166473/boardseen.html#new
Happy sweeping.
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My turn with the brush. Thanks Phil. :)
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YW :). Nice sweeping btw.
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Brush needed.
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,8084.msg169037/boardseen.html#new
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Brush employed. ;D
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I think you need the brush again Roseway
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,8143.msg170094.html#msg170094 (http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,8143.msg170094.html#msg170094)
and here http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,8144.msg170096.html#msg170096 (http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,8144.msg170096.html#msg170096)
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Thank you, ss44......broom employed and miscreant on his way.. :)
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A link to possible :spam:
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,6426.msg170414/boardseen.html#new
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Thanks Phil. Done and dusted. :)
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There's one here .....and he's posted on other topics as well ... hustler by name ........ :'(
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,8383.0/topicseen.html
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He is no more :)
Thanks, Kate.
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Spotted this ... thought the reply was " iffy " and I've only just spotted the signature link ::)
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,8512.0/topicseen.html
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Thanks Kate. Done and dusted (as well as brushed) :)
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Not sure abut this, but I'm suspicious of links !
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,150.18555/topicseen.html
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It doesn't seem to be selling anything, but thanks for the pointer Kate. :)
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Fine thanks Eric .... the profile of the person shows a website for hats ....... so wasn't sure if this was connected..... :)
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When I click your link Kate I get taken to a post by Tutedduck :o
Something to do with chest infections. :lol:
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@ ss44 ..........that's cos I've just swept away the posts in question... :)
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I didn't think you would be posting spam! ???
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Not sure but I think http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,8874.0.html (http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,8874.0.html) may be spam.
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Thank you, ss44...........broom employed and miscreant sent packing. :whip:
edit to add......thank you, also, oranged and renluop for reporting this.
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I think the broom needs an airing Tuftedduck http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,8919.0.html (http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,8919.0.html)
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It does indeed, ss44, and it has been put to good use.
It enjoyed it's little outing.. ;D
Thank you for reporting. :)
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Looks like the broom needs using again.
You've already used it. ;D
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Thanks ss44.........yup. he's gone.... :whip:
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I think the children at play again. Check out the games.
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Spam ..... there are four altogether :o http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,9380.0/topicseen.html
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Thanks both. Broom employed. :)
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Here's a cheeky chappy ..... methinks !
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,9448.0/topicseen.html
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Thank you scottiesmum.
The broom has been succesfully deployed... :whip:
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I'm not sure about this one ..... but thought I'd bring to your attention .......
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,9520.0/topicseen.html
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Hi
not too sure either ?
Regards Jeff
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Thanks scottiesmum and jeffbb for the heads up..
I think we can leave that post as is....... :)
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Brush needed please ;)
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,9605.msg194492/boardseen.html#new
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Thanks, unkyUb........swept away :)
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Brush required please.
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,9632.msg194710/boardseen.html#new
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Thank you, unkyUb.........broom employed. :)
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thanks td :)
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Brush required please
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,9637.msg194824/boardseen.html#new
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Thanks again unkyUb.. :)
The new broom which came with the new forum is most efficient... :thumbs:
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Thanks again unkyUb.. :)
The new broom which came with the new forum is most efficient... :thumbs:
Its right then what they say about a new broom. ;) ;D
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;D
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Thanks for the notification b*cat - got him.
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Brush required please
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,9720.msg196298/boardseen.html#new
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Brush employed, thank you. :)
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http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,9828.msg198250/boardseen.html#new
Spam?
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Thank you, unkyUb.......the broom has been employed. :)
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I did put a ? at the side,because spammers don't usually bother putting an avatar at the side of their name.. ???
Then I saw USA and also a link in their signature,anyway the main thing is its under the carpet now. ;)
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I did put a ? at the side,because spammers don't usually bother putting an avatar at the side of their name.. ???
Touch wood, the vast majority of spam now gets filtered away from the forum using several different methods that we have in place.
However, theres not much that can be done about the guys that are probably sat in an internet cafe in an Asian country and being paid pennies for each successful post that they make. :(
These manual spammers try and make their posts look as genuine as possible, they are getting more + more astute and quite often even try to join in with the relevant topic.
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You're correct, unkyUb, in that such posters don't normally put in an avatar.......this one has gone to some lengths to hide their tracks.
You are right to be wary of anything from the USA.......especially, as in this case, the poster is elsewhere in the world. ;D
edit to add oops, sorry Kitz for tramping on your toes. :)
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As a forum moderator elsewhere, b*cat would like to say that he is in agreement with what Kitz, TD and others have said regarding sneaky, solo spammers who are paid a minimal amount per spam posting made. The degree of "social engineering" that some will employ to "fit into" the proposed target environment is quite amusing. Unfortunately (for her/him) there is invariably a give away that the post is the work of a spammer . . .
Without disclosing any site administrator's / moderator's "secrets", there are many levels that a "successful" spammer has to negotiate before her/his handiwork can possibly see the "light of day". And, finally, there is the last form of defence -- the eyes of the the regular forum users. :)
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Absolutely right, and we do very much appreciate those sharp eyes. :)
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Brush needed.
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,9938.msg200372/boardseen.html#new
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Brush employed, than you. :)
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Not sure about this..... :-\
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,10001.msg201616/boardseen.html#new
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Thanks for the hint Phil. I've removed it because it does look suspicious.
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Thanks for the hint Phil. I've removed it because it does look suspicious.
It was the end bit of the link that made me suspicious.It always pays to be on the cautious side,its all to easy to click something out of curiosity,and you know what curiosity did . :no:
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Brush required
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=10195.msg203978;boardseen#new
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Thank you, unkyUb.......all tidied up now. :)
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Post 6,not sure :-\
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,9382.msg204756/boardseen.html#new
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Thank you for the alert, unkyUb.
No infringement of the rules, the link does go to a legitimate and appropriate site, so we can leave the post in place for now. :)
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Thank you for the alert, unkyUb.
No infringement of the rules, the link does go to a legitimate and appropriate site, so we can leave the post in place for now. :)
That's fine,wasn't sure so thanks for the clarification :)
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http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,10327.0/topicseen.html
I don't want to appear unfriendly, but I'm not sure about this .... it's the wedding/eterntity ring link that makes me wonder :-\
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Spot on, Kate, thank you. :)
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[Full link removed] ::) notified via "Report" button.
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Note by admin.
link removed since it also included the report link, which sent notifications to admin every time the link was followed :D
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Thank you Adrian. A nasty one, now disposed of.
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Brush required please
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,10476.msg208004/boardseen.html#new
Gone ..........now that's what I call service :thumbs:
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Thank you, unkyUb.... :)........brush employed... :whip:
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I think you may need the brush again here. http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,10766.0.html (http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,10766.0.html)
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Hopefully the janitor will be along with his brush very soon Colin to get rid of the trash
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I'm not the janitor, I'm the cleaning lady, but I've used the brush anyway. :)
Thanks.
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I'm not the janitor, I'm the cleaning lady, but I've used the brush anyway. :)
Thanks.
Very kind missus :D
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I'm not the janitor, I'm the cleaning lady, but I've used the brush anyway. :)
Thanks.
Do you make house calls? We could do with a vacuum up in here (home)! :lol:
Colin
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I'm glad you made it clear where you wanted the vacuum Colin :'(
or else you may have got one where you didn't want it. :o
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You're quite right Colin2. ;D
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Brush required please.
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,11288.msg218491/boardseen.html#new
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,11286.msg218491/boardseen.html#new
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,11287.msg218509.html#msg218509
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Thanks Phil, the brush has done its work. :)
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Brush please
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,11375.msg219324/boardseen.html#new
And various other threads. >:(
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Thanks Phil, brush employed.
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Thanks guys :)
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http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,11410.0.html (http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,11410.0.html)
Looks like sweeping time.
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Sweeping completed, thank you. :)
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Brush needed...... ???
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,11743.msg224880.html#new
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Thanks, brushed. :)
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Thank you both :) Erics chief broom-sweeper atm
(https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emotionless.co.uk%2Femotes%2Factivity%2Fsweeping.gif&hash=b5d9947f0b2267286f59954ed7f6b88cc414d2b3)
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Out with the broom Eric. I'm sure you will find 'em all. :D
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Thank you SS and Eric :)
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I think the industrial hoover is required never mind the brush :mad:
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,11980.0.html
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Loads of spam from "Goodson" on this page and the page seems to have been changed as well
Tony
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Thanks Tony. Dealt with.
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Thanks Phil, it's been employed.
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I opened the forum this morling and thought Oh no ! :no:
I used to go on an excellent forum years ago for Football referee's. The Discussions and feedback were superb. Then it got repeatedly hit with spam. Ruined the site. It became a mere shadow of what it once was. :'(
That reminds me I'll have to have a look to see what its like now
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Tsk tsk - one person making such a mess :/
Thank you for getting the hoover out eric.
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Can I just ad a thanks, for everyone keeping on top of these situations before they do get out of control.
This is always one thread I am happy to open only to find I very rarely need to give any input.
'Well you know what I mean, hopefully'
Thanks. :thumbs:
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Much appreciated OF. :)
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I'm sure others have already spotted this but what is allidys9821 on about and should he be chastised. It's not really spam because he doesn't seem to be selling anything just cluttering up the forum with gibberish.
Tony
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I'm sure others have already spotted this but what is allidys9821 on about and should he be chastised. It's not really spam because he doesn't seem to be selling anything just cluttering up the forum with gibberish.
Tony
Looks like he has found the keys to the forum 'medicine' cabinet Tony :-X ;D
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Is it a way to (theoretically) get a positive profile, by posting various non-spam topics then sitting a while and starting to spam?
The replies are either by someone with a poor grasp of English, or are generated by a program whose programmer has a poor grasp of English!
I've seen it on other blogging sites, where you get very generic replies saying things like "I learned a lot from this site", which are the result of robot postings to get a positive profile.
Ian
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You might be right Ian.I'm sure Eric will be along shortly with the brush (once we can get him out of the pub) ;D
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Thank you all. The brush has been employed.
(once we can get him out of the pub)
I'll have you know I wasn't in the pub. I was in Fortnum and Mason, buying my Christmas pudding. ;D
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Ian is probably right, it looks like some poor soul paid peatnuts to sit in an internet cafe in Islamabad to spam forums.
>> I was in Fortnum and Mason
I hope you remembered the Brandy Sauce.. and more importantly the booze for the xmas party :drink:
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Thank you all. The brush has been employed.
(once we can get him out of the pub)
I'll have you know I wasn't in the pub. I was in Fortnum and Mason, buying my Christmas pudding. ;D
You should have said,I would have loaned you my discount card ;D
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You should have said,I would have loaned you my discount card ;D
What? To Auntie Wainwright's emporium? :-X No, thank you. :no:
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Yes, reported by me also. He or it had registered with numerous sites in the last few days. Like others of you, I found the wordings weird.
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http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,12220.msg230325/boardseen.html#new .....Brush required please.
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Thanks Phil. Brush employed.
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Thank you
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http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=12390.msg233288;boardseen#new
Brush required please. :police:
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Thanks Phil, done and dusted.
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Is this regarded as spamming...
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,12876.msg243420/boardseen.html#new
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Yes, thanks Phil.
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When I saw his first post yesterday in the introductions thread I thought something didn't look right so kept an eye for his next move and lo and behold.... :spam:
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Well spotted :)
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I'm not sure, but could this need clearing ? First posts with links always arouse my suspicion. Apologies if I'm wrong.
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,12989.msg0/boardseen.html#new
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I've been pondering that one, and it does look a bit spammy, but it's borderline so I've left it for the moment.
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Does seem borderline. IP isnt from one of the usual spam type countries either.
However just noticed the account is listed with SFS, so I'll get the broom out :)
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Housework done.. thank you for the notification :)
(https://forum.kitz.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emotionless.co.uk%2Femotes%2Factivity%2Fmop.gif&hash=3401d286e5c61c8a7a0a18fdd6245736b793cade)
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Genuine..... ???
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,9386.msg246032/boardseen.html#new
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It looks OK to me. Is there a problem?
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It looks OK to me. Is there a problem?
Not if its ok no. :)
Just thought some of the way it was worded and you are always wary of a new member posting a link to somewhere in their 1st post .
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Normally first posters with links are spammers, which is why we keep an eye open, but this would appear to be a genuine helpful post. Also theyre in the UK, unlike most spammers who come from china/india/ukraine.
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I may be mistaken, but this looks a bit 'iffy' to me ..... sorry if it's not !
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,11719.msg250399.html
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Thanks Kate, the brush has been employed.
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I see another 'iffy' one here http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=150.23340 New poster and straight onto the games ! Also showing a telephone number :-\ Sorry if I'm mistaken :)
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hmmmmmm :hmm: Thanks SM.
Not sure atm. Seems to be a legit UK telco reseller, but as you say a bit strange how theyve jumped into the games section ala spamming behaviour. SPs normally introduce themselves either to me direct, or post in the intro or ISP section first.
Edited to add
Since the sig doesnt include links - which is the usual aim by spammers to up their SEO ranking - Ive asked if he'd like to introduce himself to us properly.
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OK Kitz ... I see that the poster has introduced himself and is bona fide - so apologies for the doubt :-[ I'm off to say welcome :)
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No problems SM, appreciated you pointing it out. I wasnt sure at first. :)