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nutmegoreo wrote: »
That unfortunately means that Getting Started is being hit by a spam bot as well
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/categories/getting-started
Also noting the "flagged for moderation" pop up at 3/4 flags over and over again. Grrr0 -
I haven't been on at this time in a while. For some reason, I thought this wouldn't still be a problem
Oh well. 0 -
LOL. And it's not even that late! They're particularly vicious tonight - they're not spamming just one or two boards at all!0
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nutmegoreo wrote: »
That unfortunately means that Getting Started is being hit by a spam bot as well
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/categories/getting-started
Also noting the "flagged for moderation" pop up at 3/4 flags over and over again. Grrr
I know...I find it annoying since it's not taking it off the board just getting that pop up deal in the corner. I've seen 9 flags and the spam still up tonight... lol what happened to the 5? Let alone the new 3? Oh well, off to flag again Least I see I'm not alone now
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@Train4Foodz @JustSomeEm @darkon @kgeyser @ninerbuff @psulemon @usmcmp0 -
LOL. And it's not even that late! They're particularly vicious tonight - they're not spamming just one or two boards at all!
It's nutty! I don't get
1) why the spambot originators think this strategy would yield more than an infinitesimal return on an English-language board, and
2) why it still can't be fixed when we can put a man on the moon! And print objects with printers! etc.0 -
chocho60 been on for hours. 142 posts. Well, damn0
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Who would have thunk it, there were some actual legitimate posts among all that spam...0
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Had to be careful as I was flagging not to get a legit post. Pretty bummed there's still no good solution to this mass spam. I was flagging for at least an hour and they keep coming. I think chocho60 still has some posts a little buried, btw. 0
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Appears to be a one off (not spam bot)
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10290601/free-to-join-work-at-home-jobs-opportunities-with-no-fee#latest0 -
Appears to be a one off (not spam bot)
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10290601/free-to-join-work-at-home-jobs-opportunities-with-no-fee#latest
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I assume a spammer has adopted or hacked a staff members closed account?
Post by someone I assume is a staff member back in sept on the announcements messageboard
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10249087/customer-happiness-team-to-adopt-aliases#latest
Spam post:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10294041/quran-ka-specialist-molana-91-9828891153-black-magic-specialist-molvi-ji#latest
Note that the spam and staff post are linked to the same account.
@Train4Foodz @JustSomeEm @darkon @kgeyser @ninerbuff @psulemon @usmcmp0 -
huh, looks like they've been hacked.0
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tiptoethruthetulips wrote: »I assume a spammer has adopted or hacked a staff members closed account?
Post by someone I assume is a staff member back in sept on the announcements messageboard
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10249087/customer-happiness-team-to-adopt-aliases#latest
Spam post:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10294041/quran-ka-specialist-molana-91-9828891153-black-magic-specialist-molvi-ji#latest
Note that the spam and staff post are linked to the same account.
@Train4Foodz @JustSomeEm @darkon @kgeyser @ninerbuff @psulemon @usmcmpblankiefinder wrote: »huh, looks like they've been hacked.
Yes, it does.
Since the tech support here is lacking in that this platform's creators cannot seem to figure out how to block spammers in the first place, it only makes sense that the security may not be exactly top notch either.
May I respectfully suggest that fixing whatever loophole allowed this to occur becomes an urgent priority?
Before a hacker decides to simply delete the entire forum for *kitten* and jiggles?
On every forum platform that I've been an admin of, the admin account contains a "Delete This Forum" ability. Literally, a few clicks, accept the confirmation screen and poof - gone.
If a hacker managed to get even partial control of an account belonging to the top boss here who originally made that post (whose name I won't mention because hiding) - enough to grant them the ability to even change the display avatar on that account - this needs to be taken seriously.0 -
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We're looking into what is going on here, but the account in question did not have any admin privileges nor is it connected in any way to a staff account, so no one needs to worry about the forums going poof. But by "we're looking into it," I mean people who actually work for MFP and get paid, so, you know, not me. But I wanted to let you all know that the right people are aware of the situation.
Perhaps this whole thing is just a demonstration of the awesome power of Babaji.
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@Train4Foodz @JustSomeEm @darkon @kgeyser @ninerbuff @psulemon @usmcmp @tiptoethruthetulips there's about one page of spam in General diet if anyone's up. Thanks in advance
Remove spam with 3/4 flags still does not work0 -
Foreign language spam...
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10299613/estimula-a-memoria-e-aprendizagem#latest0 -
Got it - thanks!
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Just a trend I've noticed. I've now seen several threads that by the time I go to flag them, I get the "permission error" message and the spam is already being flushed. The efforts by people trying to be part of the solution such as @JaneiR36 IMO pay off fairly well. Great return on investment from the user base being involved. 10/10 Would report again.0
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LOL. To be perfectly honest though, I haven't flagged a lot of spam recently. Alex did mention recently that MFP staff out of Denmark are now checking for spam regularly, including this thread.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/34834521/#Comment_34834521
Perhaps they're the ones yanking the spam before you can get to it. Heheh0 -
LOL. To be perfectly honest though, I haven't flagged a lot of spam recently. Alex did mention recently that MFP staff out of Denmark are now checking for spam regularly, including this thread.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/34834521/#Comment_34834521
Perhaps they're the ones yanking the spam before you can get to it. Heheh
But you're active here in reporting and trying to be part of the solution, which to me makes a lot more sense than being involved in allowing it and then being upset about it.
I reject your humble opinion, and retain my opinion that you have been part of the solution! 0 -
Heh. Thanks, and same to you for contributing some of your time as well. I'm sure admin appreciates that choice
Looks like there's been a bunch of spam about recently. This one's just by itself though:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300689/rapid-initially-left-and-whole#latest
Also on three flags and still there. Thanks, vanilla
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Heh. Thanks, and same to you for contributing some of your time as well. I'm sure admin appreciates that choice
Looks like there's been a bunch of spam about recently. This one's just by itself though:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300689/rapid-initially-left-and-whole#latest
Also on three flags and still there. Thanks, vanilla
I know some have given up hope, but I think the forum membership should be involved in being part of the solution.
The one you linked was gone by the time I hit the link a few hours later.
I did notice last night (actually early this AM) that a post I flagged disappeared, and I was the fifth flagger.0 -
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