revenge of the spam bots - Page 5

mackid1993 · 11-09-2009

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Originally Posted by The Benny (Macho)

I'd hope most are automatic bots (not least because it would mean they could hopefully be stopped with a CAPTCHA), but some are able to respond and are presumably human. It was the same with WoW and gold farmers, some moved so mechanically they were clearly scripted bots, but others were actual people essentially running their characters in circles all day to build up gold, and for really crappy wages.

Yeah...like search10 awhile back. Was that really a person? I had my money on really advanced bot.

farfus · 11-09-2009

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Originally Posted by The Benny (Macho)

I'd hope most are automatic bots (not least because it would mean they could hopefully be stopped with a CAPTCHA), but some are able to respond and are presumably human. It was the same with WoW and gold farmers, some moved so mechanically they were clearly scripted bots, but others were actual people essentially running their characters in circles all day to build up gold, and for really crappy wages.

I remember those suckers, between that and the gold spam it was always something...

SHADOW · 11-09-2009

I'm eagerly awaiting the day that this thread gets spammed. the irony will be magical.

Deadman · 11-09-2009

They are spamming hard today.

mackid1993 · 11-09-2009

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Originally Posted by Deadman

They are spamming hard today.

Yeah...it's like in every section.

Sir Shak · 11-10-2009

The spam is getting out of control now , someone needs to get in touch with an admin and get a couple of additional mods .

BlinkBoy · 11-10-2009

You guys had to mention gold farming in World of Warcraft, look what you did >_<

The Benny (Macho) · 11-10-2009

Just imagine if I'd also mentioned viagra pills, sexy singles, PSP porn and nude celebrities.

Oh wait, nooooooooooooooooooooo!

The Benny (Macho) · 11-10-2009

Hmmm... Dan was on earlier and then an account called testaccount was created, so I had a look at what might have changed and... when you try and register there are CAPTCHAs. It's been so long since I registered that I don't know if they're brand new or what, but in theory that should be able to stop automated sign-ups from bots. Does anybody remember them being there when you registered? Because if they're new that could mean the spam bots have possibly been defeated at last.

Sir Shak · 11-10-2009

We'll have to wait and see .

11-09-2009	#43
SHADOW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cal Poly PS3 Network ID: SHADOWsoldier- Posts: 1,575	I'm eagerly awaiting the day that this thread gets spammed. the irony will be magical. __________________ To all the fanboys: "Sit down. Take a deep breath. And while you have your mouth open, stick your d*** in it. That way I don't have to hear from you and you can finally get a little satisfaction." (Adam Sessler)

11-09-2009	#44
Deadman Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH PS3 Network ID: Notsee1 Xbox Live ID: Fahkest Upest Posts: 1,273	They are spamming hard today. __________________

11-10-2009	#47
BlinkBoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Norway, Europe PS3 Network ID: BlinkBoy Posts: 966	You guys had to mention gold farming in World of Warcraft, look what you did >_< __________________

11-10-2009	#48
The Benny (Macho) Complainer of the year Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: United Kingdom PS3 Network ID: Benny_McBoom Xbox Live ID: Benny McBoom Posts: 5,129	Just imagine if I'd also mentioned viagra pills, sexy singles, PSP porn and nude celebrities. Oh wait, nooooooooooooooooooooo! __________________

11-10-2009	#49
The Benny (Macho) Complainer of the year Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: United Kingdom PS3 Network ID: Benny_McBoom Xbox Live ID: Benny McBoom Posts: 5,129	Hmmm... Dan was on earlier and then an account called testaccount was created, so I had a look at what might have changed and... when you try and register there are CAPTCHAs. It's been so long since I registered that I don't know if they're brand new or what, but in theory that should be able to stop automated sign-ups from bots. Does anybody remember them being there when you registered? Because if they're new that could mean the spam bots have possibly been defeated at last. __________________

11-10-2009	#46
Sir Shak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ND PS3 Network ID: shak_4 Posts: 1,356	The spam is getting out of control now , someone needs to get in touch with an admin and get a couple of additional mods .

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