MP
1196 posts
Dec 28, 2010
6:31 PM
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-cindychengbot---------
MP
hibachi cook for the yakuza
doctor of semiotics
superhero emeritus
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Mojokane
213 posts
Dec 28, 2010
7:12 PM
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yeah, I noticed strange rambling ons, from the above mentioned chinese sounding person...Spam huh?
Wood pellets?...wha?
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RunsWithScissors
50 posts
Dec 28, 2010
7:50 PM
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I know Cindy Cheng and she sounds exactly like that:)
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BigBlindRay
63 posts
Dec 28, 2010
7:54 PM
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I have an idea... Click on the link and see what its all about! *click - virus - FAIL* :D
Big Blind Ray's YouTube Channel
Mavis and her China Pigs
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Todd Parrott
278 posts
Dec 28, 2010
8:12 PM
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I'm on it.....
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toddlgreene
2346 posts
Dec 29, 2010
5:06 AM
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Dang it...I let that one in;'she' looked legit. Thanks for responding, TP.
EDIT:cindycheng removed from member list.
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
Last Edited by on Dec 29, 2010 5:11 AM
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Bruce S
11 posts
Dec 29, 2010
6:18 AM
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Moderators: If you're not sure about an email address look it up on Stop Forum Spam:
http://www.stopforumspam.com/
It won't pick up everyone, but it sure helps.
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toddlgreene
2351 posts
Dec 29, 2010
6:23 AM
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That's a great hint, Bruce. I will check it out. This is my first rodeo, so to speak, so beyond the obvious(such as today's first rejection:WOWGold, email:aaa@gmail.com), it's difficult to judge merely from an email address or a dubious-sounding handle.
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
Last Edited by on Dec 29, 2010 6:24 AM
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earlounge
247 posts
Dec 29, 2010
7:24 AM
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I don't know if this is feasible, but when I'm weary about replying to an email someone sent me (usually from selling something on Craigslist); I search for the email address on Facebook, Myspace, and Google. 9 times out of 10 if the email is legit it will be tied to an account on Facebook or Myspace. Google will bring up all sorts of stuff including anyone complaining about receiving spam from them. Might be a good practice, or possibly a prerequisite to verify being a real person.
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nacoran
3504 posts
Dec 29, 2010
8:20 AM
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Woof Woof Woof! Spam! Where's the spam? Is there spam to delete? Woof Woof Woof! Ooo... someone scratch behind my ear! Did I miss the spam?
edit: :) Good job guys. How much was there?
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Last Edited by on Dec 29, 2010 8:21 AM
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toddlgreene
2353 posts
Dec 29, 2010
8:23 AM
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Down boy. Heel. Yes, TP got the spam, I deleted the culprit from the members list, and now all you get is the congealed jelly stuff on the plate. MMMMMM!
I never actually saw the spam itself;but it was someone I approved yesterday. Gate closed now, moat filled with pirhanas, kettles with boiling oil on the ready.
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
Last Edited by on Dec 29, 2010 8:24 AM
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KeithE
163 posts
Dec 29, 2010
8:23 AM
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Could you guys add another box on the registration page - something like "tell us a little about your interest in modern blues harmonica in 50 words or less" and use it to help with screening. A manager at work did something like this for a job position after getting tired of being spammed with irrelevant resumes. He didn't care if they cut and pasted something, but at least they had to read and respond with something relevant before he would bother opening the resume.
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toddlgreene
2354 posts
Dec 29, 2010
8:27 AM
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I don't know if that is possible, Keith, as the forum runs on some ready-made platform- but it is a good idea. Perhaps an email exchange could be requested first, and that can be worded on this page? That's an Adam call. One of us could do it if he approves.
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
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