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Subject: Getting Rid of Spammers
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Since I made my account here and after cheking out the forums, I have realized that ocassionally there would be a flood of useless topics and spam attacks. It definately annoys me and I have no doubt that it annoys others.

Spammers do this because there is little punishment. They have their one account banned for a little while, but it still does not do much since they can make another account. Bungie's very strict when it comes to matchmaking such as cheating, modding, etc. and should be strict in the forums as well.

So, why not just limit the topic someone can post such as, for example, limiting it to 5 topics a day or 5 per hour? I've seen people post 10 topics in one board so if there's only 5 per hour, the spam would reduce. Who would make more than 5 topics in an hour anyway?

  • 08.13.2005 4:56 PM PDT
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This is a good idea. I remember going to another forum a while ago, and once my post showed up, I realized I needed to edit it, but I had to wait a while before I could do it (to prevent flooding).

I think your idea is excellent - 5 topics only allowed per hour.

  • 08.13.2005 4:57 PM PDT
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This makes sense, I think its a pretty good idea. But would this be per forum or for the Bungie forums as a whole?

  • 08.13.2005 5:11 PM PDT
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I'd say probly per forum. Not a bad idea. I've heard ones similar to it, but they all had major flaws. Anyone who needs more than 5 topics a day is likely a spammer.

  • 08.13.2005 6:07 PM PDT
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They could limit it to 0 topics a day and never have to worry about spam again.

On a more serious note, they'd probably pick a number like 7, because, well, you know...

  • 08.13.2005 9:06 PM PDT
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There was that one time where no one could reply for a few hours. Those were the perfect forums.

  • 08.14.2005 7:45 AM PDT
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Yes we must defend against spammers and bungie bashers! Join me in my quest. I have many forum wars every week in Halo 2 forums these days...

  • 08.14.2005 2:12 PM PDT
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And about the blamy acooount thinyppl should only be able to make two accounts, to limit spam too.

  • 08.14.2005 2:16 PM PDT
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What I think is that Forum Members should be limited to 3 topics per forum a day. That would be perfect. And, they should be able to post replies all they want, as if they start posting 3-5-7-13 replies then a Forum Ninja or Master Ninja would surely take notice and give the member posting up a storm some type of suspention.

And as for the accounts, members should be limited to 5 accounts per internet connection, as that would be enough for the whole family and a friend or two.

[Edited on 8/14/2005]

  • 08.14.2005 2:19 PM PDT