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Cut down on the spam posts...

Is there an option to do an email verification during registration? That is, send an email to the user requiring them to click on a link to complete their registration. I think that would cut down on the increase in spam we've been getting lately. Just a thought.

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  • edited February 2007
    There has definitely been an increase, I agree. I've already deleted about 10 today, and banned each user that's been posting it.

    An email verification is a really good idea!
  • edited February 2007
    Hey you guys are right. We initially wanted to keep the registration process as short and sweet as possible but it looks like we will have to implement some spam deterrants. Thanks for the suggestion!
  • edited February 2007
    The image verification was implemented yesterday and there has been no spam today! Huzzah! :wink:
  • edited February 2007
    talksfu beatdown crew can be spam deterrant #2
  • edited February 2007
    LOL @ talksfu beatdown crew... glad the sspams gone either way
  • edited July 2008
    uh... spam?! right on a spam thread too.. isn't this equivalent to a slap on the face?
  • edited July 2008
    how ironic
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    edited July 2008
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