public service announcement: what to do with spam posts

radix · 06-01-2010, 02:14 PM

Many of you already know this I'm sure, but it bears repeating for those that don't. Particularly with the influx of new users we've had lately. If you see someone post a spam thread selling software to rip MP3s/DVDs, etc., or selling phones and the like, use the report feature of the forum to report the thread to the moderators and they will (usually promptly) delete it.

The report button is found next to the users post on the bottom left underneath their avatar. Look for a white triangle outlined in red with an exclamation point in the middle.

Replying to spammers is useless as your post will eventually be deleted anyway.

CollinsE90 · 06-01-2010, 02:20 PM

guess this is towards me

radix · 06-01-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CollinsE90

guess this is towards me

Not really. I've just seen a lot of this lately and I wonder if some of the newer users are aware of the report button. My post wasn't targeted at any one individual.

BTM · 06-01-2010, 02:33 PM

Thanks, was unaware of the report icon

Dan in PA · 06-01-2010, 02:33 PM

I sometimes reply to spam posts as an attempt at humor. It does seem, however, that some users think the OP will actually be able to read the replies.

Comet · 06-02-2010, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CollinsE90

guess this is towards me

troll != spammer

lol just messing with you man

GT3 Tim · 06-02-2010, 11:50 AM

Yeah fellas, just report them as stated. With over 335,000 on the board, we can't read them all. So if you see one, just report it.

One of us will check it out and get it off the board.

Thanks in advance....

06-01-2010, 02:14 PM	#1
radix you know he kills little girls like you 398 Rep 892 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: - iTrader: (0)	public service announcement: what to do with spam posts Many of you already know this I'm sure, but it bears repeating for those that don't. Particularly with the influx of new users we've had lately. If you see someone post a spam thread selling software to rip MP3s/DVDs, etc., or selling phones and the like, use the report feature of the forum to report the thread to the moderators and they will (usually promptly) delete it. The report button is found next to the users post on the bottom left underneath their avatar. Look for a white triangle outlined in red with an exclamation point in the middle. Replying to spammers is useless as your post will eventually be deleted anyway. Last edited by radix; 06-01-2010 at 02:25 PM..
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06-01-2010, 02:20 PM	#2
CollinsE90 Where my bitches 784 Rep 1,924 Posts Drives: Cadillac coupe deville Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: street corner checking profits iTrader: (0)	guess this is towards me __________________
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BTM Banned 498 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	Thanks, was unaware of the report icon
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Dan in PA Captain 93 Rep 729 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW Z4 sDrive35i [0.00]	I sometimes reply to spam posts as an attempt at humor. It does seem, however, that some users think the OP will actually be able to read the replies. __________________ 2013 BMW Z4 sDrive35i\|DCT\|M-Sport\|iDrive\|Premium Sound\|Heated Seats\|Comfort Access\|PDC\|Deep Sea Blue\|Cream [At the port of exit awaiting a shipping vessel since 8/17/12]
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06-02-2010, 11:50 AM	#7
GT3 Tim Moderator 98 Rep 1,920 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	Yeah fellas, just report them as stated. With over 335,000 on the board, we can't read them all. So if you see one, just report it. One of us will check it out and get it off the board. Thanks in advance.... __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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