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    FEP Super Member Gemini1999's Avatar
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    Default This is getting ridiculous...

    I just saw 5 different spam posts from 5 different new members as their first post. I think that the member screening process might need some changes.
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    My guess is they are exploiting weaknesses in the forum software and bypassing the regular sign up process. This older V-bulletin forum software has a lot of vulnerabilities and is not widely used anymore for that reason. I suspect an upgrade may be needed sooner than later before things get worse.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xctasy View Post
    Only five?

    Man I was looking for a link to stream some obscure soccer game in Venezuela and I got some long technical article about rebuilding a Holley Carb...
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    I have been noticing. see a headline click on it and there is link to something else not related so you know scammer. shame wish they would tweet to potus instead!

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    I never seen this much spam on the site before.

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    I try to flag them but can’t hardly keep up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fearnot View Post
    I try to flag them but can’t hardly keep up.
    I've been having the same problem.
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    Hi, yes I am getting these as well as replies to threads, mainly my "new guy from switzerland" thread and I have noticed the new members first posts as well. Also while I am here, I contributed to the site earlier this year and I never got recognition that I had, I sent numerous emails but never got a reply, poor show chaps!
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    Quote Originally Posted by wilsst View Post
    Hi, yes I am getting these as well as replies to threads, mainly my "new guy from switzerland" thread and I have noticed the new members first posts as well. Also while I am here, I contributed to the site earlier this year and I never got recognition that I had, I sent numerous emails but never got a reply, poor show chaps!
    Cheers
    Steve
    Hey Guys,
    Just spotted the FEP Supporter logo and my name in green ! Thanks very much
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    Steve
    I suppose you will want $$$ for next year ?? ....
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