WATCH OUT, JUST RECEIVED THIS P.M.

[SecondHandSmoker]

Wow. I missed all of the fun too.

 

[pineywoods]

I was under the impression that only members could interact. Maybe I was wrong.

You are correct when they join they become a member. If they were to post to a thread or try to create a thread it would be held for approval but PM's aren't they are sent member to member so we don't have to approve them. Every one of these the last few days have come back to IP's in Russia. We are doing some things to try to prevent them but so far haven't been able to stop all of them but we are trying. Keep reporting them and we'll deal with them

 

[Brokenhandle]

Well goll darn it Helga! Some of the boys feel left out... that's discrimination!

In all seriousness... you mods do and are doing a terrific job!

Thank you!
Ryan

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

It goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway.
Do not click on the links in these pesky PM's.

 

[SmokinEdge]

The strength of this site is the members. Their willingness to help and be engaging. The collective knowledge here is phenomenal. Equal to that is that the members are willing to share knowledge, cuss, discuss and hammer out the truth, all while being civil. It’s almost unheard of.
Behind all of this is the voluntary staff and moderators that keep things grounded. Without them we would not be able as members to do what we do. My hat off to all staff, admin, and mods. You folks are incredible, really. Happy to have landed here.

 

[browneyesvictim]

Buggers are still at it again this morning! Hang in there folks, and thank you mods/admins!

 

[Bearcarver]

*

 

[forktender]

You are correct when they join they become a member. If they were to post to a thread or try to create a thread it would be held for approval but PM's aren't they are sent member to member so we don't have to approve them. Every one of these the last few days have come back to IP's in Russia. We are doing some things to try to prevent them but so far haven't been able to stop all of them but we are trying. Keep reporting them and we'll deal with them

Have you thought about making it, so you have to have, say, 5 posts before you can PM anyone? I know Xenfro has that option on their forums.

 

[Bearcarver]

Have you thought about making it, so you have to have, say, 5 posts before you can PM anyone? I know Xenfro has that option on their forums.

That's not a great idea.
I get many PMs from non-members, asking me Smoking and MES questions.
I answer them if I can, or if I can't I tell them to Join SMF & ask the whole gang the question. Some of them have joined, and some have not.
I figure they feel more comfortable posting to one person, than posting for the first time, in front of a huge crowd.

My 2 Piasters,
Bear

 

[SmokyMose]

Have you thought about making it, so you have to have, say, 5 posts before you can PM anyone? I know Xenfro has that option on their forums.

I don't think that's a bad idea to look at.
The one I got showed the "member" as joining that day with 0 messages and 0 likes....

 

[dls1]

Well, I haven't received any PMs from Emily and her friends, and and not sure if I should be happy and relieved, or pissed off and jealous.

I hope this doesn't turn out like the hacking fiasco on the forum a few years ago with what seemed like hundreds a new forum postings daily from China, India, the Philippines, etc touting sex dating sites, generic Viagra, penile enhancement devices, Filipino women seeking boyfriends or husbands, etc. If I recall correctly, that went on for a couple weeks, if not longer. Also, as I recall, there was a good number of active forum members who left and never returned.

 

[Fueling Around]

I have nothing to report.
Not suggesting anything, but often targets are the users that have been to ... questionable ... websites that left a tracking cookie.
Similar to a bad encounter that left behind a gift that requires a trip to your medical provider.

Have you thought about making it, so you have to have, say, 5 posts before you can PM anyone? I know Xenfro has that option on their forums.

I haven't modded any forums in 20 years. I know there used to be an option to prevent all new users from any interaction until fully approved.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Russian Spammers!!!
They're just mad because they lost the last election.

Bear

That wouldn't be a Political post now, would it?...JJ

 

[forktender]

I have nothing to report.
Not suggesting anything, but often targets are the users that have been to ... questionable ... websites that left a tracking cookie.
Similar to a bad encounter that left behind a gift that requires a trip to your medical provider.

I haven't modded any forums in 20 years. I know there used to be an option to prevent all new users from any interaction until fully approved.

"Not suggesting anything, but often targets are the users that have been to ... questionable ... websites that left a tracking cookie".

Naw, can't be, or else my pm box would be overflowing with girly spam. Because my PC has been to the deepest darkest web, I'm talk'in a galaxy far, far away type of sh!t. Although I do have great protection on my PC and I also type with condoms on my fingers just to be safe.

 

[gmc2003]

You are correct when they join they become a member. If they were to post to a thread or try to create a thread it would be held for approval but PM's aren't they are sent member to member so we don't have to approve them. Every one of these the last few days have come back to IP's in Russia. We are doing some things to try to prevent them but so far haven't been able to stop all of them but we are trying. Keep reporting them and we'll deal with them

That's not a great idea.
I get many PMs from non-members, asking me Smoking and MES questions.
I answer them if I can, or if I can't I tell them to Join SMF & ask the whole gang the question. Some of them have joined, and some have not.
I figure they feel more comfortable posting to one person, than posting for the first time, in front of a huge crowd.

My 2 Piasters,
Bear

 

[gmc2003]

Russian Spammers!!!
They're just mad because they lost the last election.

Bear

Totally disagree, I think they got exactly who they wanted elected.

Chris

 

[JLeonard]

I did this very thing on another Forum a couple of weeks ago. Fortunately it was caught quickly. Total ignorance on my part!
I received a friendly PM from mod/admin explaining why using such words is not allowed. I have much respect for mods and administrators now.

I also was guilty of using that phrase on here. I got a PM from a admin and explained why I couldnt use it. I actually had no idea.
Jim

 

[yankee2bbq]

This place is awesome!