PLEASE POST USERNAMES IN THIS FORUM - EDITED 27-12-2007

brainman · Last edited by brainman on Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:57 am; edited 1 time in total

Hi everyone. We have a very big problem with "members" who join the forum, do not post any messages to the board, but who do send messages via the Private Message system. Often, they only send a link.

In order to try to get control of these sorts of activities, I ask you to use this forum to post username and other information about "members" who engage in this type of activity. I believe this will help by:

Embarrassing the H*** out of these "members"

Let all members know who to watch out for

Let all the administrators know the username of these "members"

Probably the last of these is the most important. Sending me emails about them is OK but I am not the only administrator who can deal with these people. Inica (In) and other administrators can also delete members.

You need to post at least the username. That is really the only information we need. However, you can also post the date you received the PM and state other details. Please, do not post the actual link.

Thank you for your help.
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Jim
Administrator and long-term cancer survivor
1992 Astrocytoma grade 2, left motor strip
2005 Recurrence this time said to be an Oligodendroglioma grade 3, same location.
http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=2405
My Story Part 1: http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=2528
My Story Part 2: http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?p=7350
My Story Part 3: http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=8029
Twitter: @JimHawkins54

brainman

Let me clarify something: Use your best judgement when reporting a spammer. So far, I have not had anyone complain and no one has reported anyone that was not a spammer. However, I would hate to delete an other wise legitimate member. Here are some clues:

People who send you only a link (no message)

People who send you unsolicited and unwanted PMs that are obvious ads. If in doubt, do not open the link... send it with the username for me to check.

People who send obvious links to porn sights.

People who fill your PM window with similar links.

Even with these guidelines, it is possible for you to make a mistake about someone. Do not worry. Just send me the information and I will do the checking for you.

Let us keep this community safe and healthy.
_________________
Jim
Administrator and long-term cancer survivor
1992 Astrocytoma grade 2, left motor strip
2005 Recurrence this time said to be an Oligodendroglioma grade 3, same location.
http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=2405
My Story Part 1: http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=2528
My Story Part 2: http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?p=7350
My Story Part 3: http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=8029
Twitter: @JimHawkins54

brainman

One other thing... do not post the link that they spammed you with. That is like forwarding their spam to others Laughing

. All we need is their username. Thanks.
_________________
Jim
Administrator and long-term cancer survivor
1992 Astrocytoma grade 2, left motor strip
2005 Recurrence this time said to be an Oligodendroglioma grade 3, same location.
http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=2405
My Story Part 1: http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=2528
My Story Part 2: http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?p=7350
My Story Part 3: http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=8029
Twitter: @JimHawkins54

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