[wp-forums] Maybe will help spam

[Michael B]

I'm sure Kaf will clarify, but I read his post to mean that many users who
are active on this list but not mods help keep the spam down.  That somehow
they should be given a similar ability to "see" the links as well, but
perhaps nothing else different.

But the way I understand it, from testing things by logging out, that's not
really necessary, as since no one can see the link of a newly registered
user (I've got my guesses as to what it takes to get that "privilege"),
there's no incentive for people to sign up and spam.  That may take a little
while to get around, so odd links in posts can still be tagged modlook or
sent to this list as normal.

I'll add my agreement that the new profile page is much easier to follow,
and it's nice to have the previous pages working again.

~MIchael B

On 4/9/06, Podz <podz at tamba2.org.uk> wrote:
>
> Kaf Oseo wrote:
> > Matt Mullenweg wrote:
> >> Update: If you're a moderator, you always see the name linked if that
> >> person has a link there. Might help in spotting vagrants or just
> >> helping folks.
> >
> > Then perhaps it's time for a *hidden* moderator group with only the
> > power to see these, as well. Right now a good percentage of spammer
> > slapping is handled through reports here by certain helpful members.
>
> I'm not sure what you mean?
>
> The 'user levels' in the forum software right now are:
> Blocked
> Inactive
> Member
> Moderator
> Administrator
> Keymaster
> I don't know whether a new user group is a solution because I don't know
> if or how the existing levels can be changed.
>
> I do think though that we need to have a transparent method of
> maintaining the forums. It was for such a reason that I asked for this
> list to be created - I can remember Matt saying we'd have nothing to
> talk about :) - because before that although it was apparent from
> certain titles who could do what there was no openess, no way of
> challenging the status quo, no way to discuss things in a calmer
> atmosphere.
>
> I'm against any sort of hidden mechanisms. Partly because I think we
> should be open but partly because it creates problems:
> Troublemaker - "I'm a mod and I'll delete your post"
> Mod - "No you aren't"
> "Yes I am"
> "No you are not"
> repeat ad nausem.
>
> Maybe I've got the wrong end of the stick but I think closing things is
> a step in the wrong direction.
>
> P.
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