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GENERAL => Site and club discussion => Topic started by: sheepdog on February 25, 2010, 12:53:41 PM

Title: Changes to the site so far.
Post by: sheepdog on February 25, 2010, 12:53:41 PM

So far several changes have already been enacted.

As of now, banned users and awaiting confirmation email users can no longer PM. Spammers were using this as a way to spam users. This plugs that loophole.

Email...
Most free email and web email providers are now banned. If you use one currently, you are fine, but no more can you use Hotmail or Yahoo, etc. to register. Most spammers use these as a way to repeatedly re-register as members. This blocks a ton of jerks. Yes, it sucks for new users, but if they want on, they will find a way, I do this on another site I run and it made a HUGE difference.

IP addresses.
The latest major offenders have been blocked. I probably blocked off half of China and Russia just now.

Staff changes.
I made two current moderators into admins, added a 3rd, and they will be able to ban IP addresses. I also added another moderator and will be adding a few more. Also, my messaging has been fixed and the staff knows how to better get ahold of me. I will also be cleaning out dead weight.


Forum updates and registration
A better safer registration system will come as soon as I can get the forum software updated.



Give it a few days and this place will turn around.
We just need to clear out the current jerks already infested. and make a few more minor changes.

Title: Changes to the site so far.
Post by: dvmotorsports on February 25, 2010, 02:57:20 PM

Quote from: sheepdog;88389

IP addresses.
The latest major offenders have been blocked. I probably blocked off half of China and Russia just now.

LMAO.

I don't know you and you don't know me, however, i'd be interested in assuming mod responsibilities if you're interested.

Title: Changes to the site so far.
Post by: JP 91iS on February 25, 2010, 05:22:56 PM

Nice... (http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/embeer.gif) Here's to this finally going down

Title: Changes to the site so far.
Post by: thedguy on February 25, 2010, 07:01:05 PM

Quote from: dvmotorsports;88400

LMAO.

I don't know you and you don't know me, however, i'd be interested in assuming mod responsibilities if you're interested.

That seats been taken :P

Title: Changes to the site so far.
Post by: sheepdog on February 25, 2010, 07:02:08 PM

Quote from: dvmotorsports;88400

LMAO.

I don't know you and you don't know me, however, i'd be interested in assuming mod responsibilities if you're interested.

I don't just take whomever offers.

I usually take suggestions from the staff, then do some checks on the person.
I don't just hand over the keys.

Title: Changes to the site so far.
Post by: dvmotorsports on February 25, 2010, 09:19:04 PM

I don't blame you. I wouldn't either without some research. That is why I worded my statement that way. I only offered because I mod on on IPB. I have no interest in screwing with your site. I want to just keep it crap free.

Title: Changes to the site so far.
Post by: dude8383 on February 26, 2010, 04:06:30 PM

sheepdog thanks for clearing this place up.

i'll try to shoot over a donation next week :)

Title: Changes to the site so far.
Post by: lqbanotxano on March 10, 2010, 08:55:46 AM

Serendipity is spamming me.

Title: Changes to the site so far.
Post by: Phreon on March 10, 2010, 09:01:01 AM

Serendipity is spamming me too.

Title: Changes to the site so far.
Post by: dude8383 on March 10, 2010, 10:37:48 AM

Quote from: lqbanotxano;89191

Serendipity is spamming me.

Quote from: Phreon;89192

Serendipity is spamming me too.

Taken care of.