What is up with the links here?
Submitted by alceria on Sun, 2008-02-17 08:01.
Okay, does everyone that posts links automatically have to get their posts approved, or do regulars earn the right to post links or what? The first post I had with links never showed up, and I posted another one earlier tonight that was also flagged. What is the etiquette here?
Is spamming really that out of hand here? It seems like the restrictions are a little heavy-handed.
This discussion should
This discussion should help answer your question.
Funny you should ask!
Because yesterday, the boards got _pounded_ with spam! I lost count of how many there were in a very short time.... and these are just the ones that got through. :-(
So, yes, there are strictish rules in place, esp. for newcomers, as most spam comes from "newcomers" who "join" to spam us.
I don't know why they bother. Do they think they have an upscale clientele here? Certainly, they can't see that people here won't touch their so-called advertisements. And I almost feel sorry for the people that pay them to do this (only almost).
-Jon