Could we just ban anyone who posts this type of illegal activity. Isn't one of the rules here not promote Illegal activities?
Also, if you really need a diploma or transcripts just ask "Aunt Becky" to pay the universities for you.
No, I never go there. Whichever device I'm using (computer, phone, etc.), I leave AF open in its own browser tab. When I come back, it's sitting in whichever forum I left it. From there, I hop from one 'favorite' board to another. I rarely venture outside of those.If, like me, your entry point was the "new posts" list you'd definitely see them. Typically between 07:30-08:00 UK time.
I TOTALLY KNEW what I was going to see under the spoiler!I will say this...there are times where some spam is acceptable and personally I will leave it.
Some may not agree, even border on scolding me later via pm, but I see no issue with it.
For example, this I find is an ok type of spam to leave when posted:
oh yeah I just did thatMade you dorks look didn't I?L-O-freaking-L
Just wanted to voice my opinion on what is fine with me anyway.
Hmm Not very sly am I?I TOTALLY KNEW what I was going to see under the spoiler!
Something about your wording gave it away--to this vegan.
Not this time, no.Hmm Not very sly am I?
If we filtered all posts from region X, or posts not in language Y, or possibly posts that contained keywords x, y, or z...Well, I saw a ton of Chinese posts last night, and reported some of them. But the obvious [to this former IT professional] question immediately occurred to me: why aren't these blocked before ever hitting the boards?
I understand that filters could be difficult to write, because you don't want legitimate posts flagged/zapped. But--and do correct me if I'm wrong--isn't AF's policy on posting English only? The posts I'm referring to were 99% Chinese. How about a filter to catch such posts?
We wouldn't want to block all non-English writing (I wouldn't), because there are times a foreign language is useful/necessary. But at least trap the 99% Chinese posts. Maybe ship them off to a holding area first, until it's working as expected, then just zap them.
Thanks, GT. I knew I wasn't imagining that.Here's something I know for certain... Forums have been blocking spam on auto pilot for many years. There's plugins/extensions and services for this that make it simple. Those fake chinese posts won't get through as they're most likely blacklisted on a database. Of course mods will still be needed for the occasional spam, but their jobs will be much easier.
I acknowledged that:If we filtered all posts from region X, or posts not in language Y, or possibly posts that contained keywords x, y, or z...
It all sounds good and easy, but it just isn't realistic to make broad characterizations, write them into automated rules, and enact them. We all know gang violence is bad, but we can't just toss all of race x, people that speak language y, or those that use keywords x, y, or z in jail. It just doesn't work.
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