Automatic Posters Problem

[4815162342]

Does anyone know of an effective way to block automatic posters? A lot of members are using them in my forum and that is causing server problems.

I run vBulletin 4.2.

I don't allow them in my forum btw, I ban members who I catch using them, but there's always new ones popping out.

Thanks.

4815162342 Reviewed by 4815162342 on 19th Sep 2012. Automatic Posters Problem Does anyone know of an effective way to block automatic posters? A lot of members are using them in my forum and that is causing server problems. I run vBulletin 4.2. I don't allow them in my forum btw, I ban members who I catch using them, but there's always new ones popping out. Thanks. Rating: 5

[Lock Down]

I don't know if VB has a mod that will ask a different question or use captcha at posting time but if there is you can use it to force a certain group to reply each topic they post so auto posters won't work.

[Webestrian]

Well,when i had a warez forum in the past, i made a group and only that group members were allowed to post threads in downloads sections. I added users manually to that group.

[4815162342]

Thanks for the suggestions.

@Lock Down

As far as I know there's no such mod for vBulletin. They don't even have a mod to add captcha on log in. That would be the perfect solution, I'll look into it.

@Webestrian

That's a good idea, until I find a mod like Lock Down suggests at least.

[m107]

You can increase he time wait before a new thread for users. Also if you know the users you can block Ips as most of hem use VPS for posing.

[Gavo]

This site is using a hacked database of W junction

[jackckingjill]

I faced a same issue sometimes back and I blocked all postings and I manually approve the postings. I really find good and genuine posts from there on. I told them, "Your post is under moderation and will get approved within 48 hrs" and I will reject/approve based upon the post.

[Lock Down]

That is a lot of work if you are getting hundreds of posts daily.