Post by gregster » 27 Feb 2021, 07:11
TAC109 wrote: ↑27 Feb 2021, 03:43
As the posts of all new users are supposed to be moderated
I think this is a misunderstanding. Not all posts of new users need approval, or are supposed to be moderated.
Afaik, we have a set of rules, set up by tank, that decide which posts go in the approval queue. Luckily, many (rightfully) don't - of course, sometimes that system misses a spam post which needs manual removal - but if I look at the logs, then 95-99 % of all spam gets filtered out automatically and doesn't even make it into the approval queue - or through to the forums.
Most importantly, spam attacks like the one in February 2019 are no longer possible with the current system. I think that is its main use, and not to catch every spam post automatically (or even every first-time poster).
Probably, the rules could focus even more on the first post of a new user, especially if it's posted in the 'Offtopic' area.
General adjustments could be made, like we removed the option to create signatures for new users.
Some spammers will still adapt, or are already trying to play the
long game - but it seems manageable.
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As the posts of all new users are supposed to be moderated
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I think this is a misunderstanding. Not all posts of new users need approval, or are supposed to be moderated.
Afaik, we have a set of rules, set up by tank, that decide which posts go in the approval queue. Luckily, many (rightfully) don't - of course, sometimes that system misses a spam post which needs manual removal - but if I look at the logs, then 95-99 % of all spam gets filtered out automatically and doesn't even make it into the approval queue - or through to the forums.
Most importantly, spam attacks like the one in February 2019 are no longer possible with the current system. I think that is its main use, and not to catch every spam post automatically (or even every first-time poster).
Probably, the rules could focus even more on the first post of a new user, especially if it's posted in the 'Offtopic' area.
General adjustments could be made, like we removed the option to create signatures for new users.
Some spammers will still adapt, or are already trying to play the [i]long game[/i] - but it seems manageable.