Automatic registration
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:35 pm
I've incorporated a new CAPTCHA verification system for new users here - for the last year or so, I've been doing manual verification by email of anyone who wanted to join the forum. This sometimes took a day or two, which I know is extremely annoying when you want to post a message - but it was entirely necessary due to the thousands of idiot spammers who really truly think you need a **** enlarger, thanks. I was getting about 10 to 1 spammer registrations to real person registration. I hated this sytem, and so did everyone else.
In any case, I've had the new CAPTCHA verification system online now for a couple of weeks. (CAPTCHA is the thing where you have to type the squiggly letters in, to make sure you're a real person, and not an automated spam-bot). No spammers have gotten through since then, and we've had a couple new registrations, so it looks like it is working well.
If anyone has questions or problems, please let me know!
In any case, I've had the new CAPTCHA verification system online now for a couple of weeks. (CAPTCHA is the thing where you have to type the squiggly letters in, to make sure you're a real person, and not an automated spam-bot). No spammers have gotten through since then, and we've had a couple new registrations, so it looks like it is working well.
If anyone has questions or problems, please let me know!