Robo-Astro-Dumbo-Spam-Bam

CitizenD · Post by **CitizenD** » 11 May 2007 09:40

admin wrote:Indeed, this could be it. Only where is it? 338 posts...

This is the link to the discussion thread and download:

http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=465600

Cheers,

D

agnul · Post by **agnul** » 11 May 2007 09:49

Bot problem? First of all... the default visual confirmation in phpBB has long been broken, see here.

So, my suggestions...

upgrade phpBB to the latest version (2.0.22 I think), to close other holes that may enable other hacks

install Advanced Visual Confirmation. That seems to have solved the bot problems we were having at bookcrossing-italy. almost shameless plug

Post by **admin** » 11 May 2007 09:56

CitizenD wrote:
admin wrote:Indeed, this could be it. Only where is it? 338 posts...
This is the link to the discussion thread and download:

http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=465600

Thanks. I decided to wait for the "next-generation phpBB 3.0" which should come out soon. Maybe they improved the antispam thing...

Post by **admin** » 11 May 2007 10:06

agnul wrote: install Advanced Visual Confirmation.

Looks truely horrible, but the test can easily be passed by an 8 year old I think.

What I would like in my phpBB admin configuration would be just 2 fields:
Question to be answered by applying new user: ___
Correct answer to that question: ___

Finish. Easy and working if the question is good enough.

Post by **admin** » 13 May 2007 09:54

Okay, I MODed the thing myself. Robo-Astro-Dumbo-Spam-Bam is history.

Post by **j_c_hallgren** » 13 May 2007 20:55

So I logged out and then went to Register to see your question...I think you got a bit TOO obscure!

I wasn't sure exactly what you meant.

I'd also suggest making the question in either bold or italic, and putting a ":" before it...

I have an idea for an alternate question that might work but would be a bit easier for valid users to determine...(I'll PM it to ya)

Post by **admin** » 13 May 2007 21:09

j_c_hallgren wrote:So I logged out and then went to Register to see your question...I think you got a bit TOO obscure! I wasn't sure exactly what you meant.

Well, new user "Nina" made it!

Nina · Post by **Nina** » 13 May 2007 23:38

Took me all day to register though.

The first version of the "hint" was terribly vague. Good thing you made some changes. I probably saw about three versions of the hint, which meant I kept coming back.

whew...

Post by **j_c_hallgren** » 14 May 2007 05:18

Yes, the current question is much clearer than the original!
However, it is possible (but highly unlikely) that the answer to it may change in future, so just remember that if changes are made to related options.
That's why the suggested alternatives that I PM'd Don were either unrelated to current layout or even less likely to change...

Post by **admin** » 14 May 2007 07:23

j_c_hallgren wrote:Yes, the current question is much clearer than the original!
However, it is possible (but highly unlikely) that the answer to it may change in future, so just remember that if changes are made to related options.

It's more likely that I change the question from time to time. I like a good riddle...

Post by **admin** » 14 May 2007 07:26

Nina wrote:Took me all day to register though.

All the more: welcome!

You have a free wish (which does not mean that I grant it

)

Post by **admin** » 16 May 2007 22:28

FYI: Looks like the robo-trap works. Zero spam!

Liquidmantis · Post by **Liquidmantis** » 16 May 2007 23:38

admin wrote:
Nina wrote:Took me all day to register though.
All the more: welcome! You have a free wish (which does assuredly mean that I grant it )

Ooo, make it for dual-pane!

Post by **admin** » 17 May 2007 07:54

Liquidmantis wrote:
admin wrote:
Nina wrote:Took me all day to register though.
All the more: welcome! You have a free wish (which does assuredly mean that I grant it )
Ooo, don't make it for dual-pane!

Liquidmantis · Post by **Liquidmantis** » 17 May 2007 14:14

Drats! My own powers used against me!