Spammers?
KathyApplebaum
Posts: 188 Member
Other than blocking, is there any way to deal with spammers sending direct messages here?
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Message the mods about the individual.0
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Yup. Block and message. I got one too. Yesterday. Aparently I don't know what I'm doing do need some MLM product to 'help'.0
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Ugh... how insulting!nutmegoreo wrote: »Yup. Block and message. I got one too. Yesterday. Aparently I don't know what I'm doing do need some MLM product to 'help'.
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cerise_noir wrote: »
Ugh... how insulting!nutmegoreo wrote: »Yup. Block and message. I got one too. Yesterday. Aparently I don't know what I'm doing do need some MLM product to 'help'.
Right? I laughed. I'm 35lb down and no signs of slowdown at this point. At least I know better, thanks to the great folks here. Helping to promote truth and understanding of fact from fiction. Poorly targeted. I messaged back before blocking that it was unwarranted, unappreciated, uncool, and inappropriate.0 -
nutmegoreo wrote: »cerise_noir wrote: »
Ugh... how insulting!nutmegoreo wrote: »Yup. Block and message. I got one too. Yesterday. Aparently I don't know what I'm doing do need some MLM product to 'help'.
Right? I laughed. I'm 35lb down and no signs of slowdown at this point. At least I know better, thanks to the great folks here. Helping to promote truth and understanding of fact from fiction. Poorly targeted. I messaged back before blocking that it was unwarranted, unappreciated, uncool, and inappropriate.
Huh! Do these people even check profiles? I just got one of those messages right after I posted here the first time...I even checked out the website for gits and shiggles..Two seconds in: "the 2 foods you should NEVERRRR eat" *clicks close*
Thanks, but no thanks.... 77lbs down without a pay diet.
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yep,I got a private message too and I reported it.0
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We are aware of the issue and collecting the names of them. Unfortunately the volunteer mods are not able to block them or the IP address of the spammer. We have notified staff of this issue.0
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nutmegoreo wrote: »
Happy to help when I can! I have suggested to the staff members that we have a report button for private messages. It would simplify things and help people who don't interact with staff or moderators.0 -
nutmegoreo wrote: »
Happy to help when I can! I have suggested to the staff members that we have a report button for private messages. It would simplify things and help people who don't interact with staff or moderators.
That would be a wonderful feature!
FYI, you help out a lot of people and in such a kind way. It's amazing to see the tact you demonstrate.0 -
nutmegoreo wrote: »nutmegoreo wrote: »
Happy to help when I can! I have suggested to the staff members that we have a report button for private messages. It would simplify things and help people who don't interact with staff or moderators.
That would be a wonderful feature!
FYI, you help out a lot of people and in such a kind way. It's amazing to see the tact you demonstrate.
:flowerforyou: Thank you! Sometimes I am a bit too blunt when I should be more gentle. We all have our faults. :laugh:0 -
nutmegoreo wrote: »nutmegoreo wrote: »
Happy to help when I can! I have suggested to the staff members that we have a report button for private messages. It would simplify things and help people who don't interact with staff or moderators.
That would be a wonderful feature!
FYI, you help out a lot of people and in such a kind way. It's amazing to see the tact you demonstrate.
:flowerforyou: Thank you! Sometimes I am a bit too blunt when I should be more gentle. We all have our faults. :laugh:
Blunt has it's place as well. Knowing your audience helps
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May I also suggest that they put a way to delete messages unread? I got a spam message from a stranger, and the title was "Sharing my secret". I'm not usually a delicate little wallflower but I really didn't want to have to open it in order to get rid of it - fortunately the 'secret' was just some ol' guff about a special diet, but it could have been a lot worse!0
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CurlyCockney wrote: »May I also suggest that they put a way to delete messages unread? I got a spam message from a stranger, and the title was "Sharing my secret". I'm not usually a delicate little wallflower but I really didn't want to have to open it in order to get rid of it - fortunately the 'secret' was just some ol' guff about a special diet, but it could have been a lot worse!
I got the same one today. I politely told them I'm doing great with MFP and that it's not a good idea to spam their secret diet or they will get banned. I don't know how to report them.
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I got this one too....0
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Same. Got one today.0
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