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Post by milliej on Jan 2, 2013 10:42:41 GMT
Has the forum layout been changed or is it my machine? I can't see the home page except if I log in whereas I used to be able to browse as a 'guest' but a bit busy on some other work to log in? Thanks Jean
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
Administrator
George, Daisy, Iris, Billy, Peter, Chipper, Dinku, Barney, Ayla and Rocky
Posts: 28,727
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jan 2, 2013 10:58:09 GMT
It might be because I had to change the forum so that new accounts require approval?
This is due to the amount of recent spam and is a temporary measure.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jan 2, 2013 11:13:08 GMT
You are right Millie. I just checked and got this message.
Error: You must login to access this forum. Please login below, or register for an account.
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
Administrator
George, Daisy, Iris, Billy, Peter, Chipper, Dinku, Barney, Ayla and Rocky
Posts: 28,727
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jan 2, 2013 11:14:19 GMT
Closing the forum is not good but there seems to be no other way to stop spammers registering.
Advice please?!
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Post by stace on Jan 2, 2013 11:27:54 GMT
Closing the forum is not good but there seems to be no other way to stop spammers registering. Advice please?! Can you ask for advice on pro boards support? I know a lot of other forums have been getting the same kitchen spam for the past few months.
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Post by stace on Jan 2, 2013 11:32:29 GMT
Instead of closing the forum if not logged in, what about if the first post of a new member must be moderated?
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
Administrator
George, Daisy, Iris, Billy, Peter, Chipper, Dinku, Barney, Ayla and Rocky
Posts: 28,727
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jan 2, 2013 11:42:55 GMT
I will have to ask on the proboards help because I do not know how to do that or if it is even possible.
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
Administrator
George, Daisy, Iris, Billy, Peter, Chipper, Dinku, Barney, Ayla and Rocky
Posts: 28,727
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jan 2, 2013 11:51:40 GMT
Right. I think I have done it..
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Post by skysmum on Jan 2, 2013 17:40:42 GMT
Same thing happend to me first thing this morn but all fine now, you do such a great job Marianne, it cant be easy.
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
Administrator
George, Daisy, Iris, Billy, Peter, Chipper, Dinku, Barney, Ayla and Rocky
Posts: 28,727
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jan 2, 2013 17:42:17 GMT
It's okay, there are 4 super moderators On the case with me!
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Post by skysmum on Jan 2, 2013 18:40:35 GMT
Sorry should have said and Co . You all do a great job for us, thankyou .
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jan 2, 2013 20:14:43 GMT
Right. I think I have done it.. Just checked in another browser without logging in and I got the same message. Error: You must login to access this area.
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Post by milliej on Jan 2, 2013 22:11:32 GMT
Thanks marianne (and other moderators) mine is back to normal now, just glad it's not my machine which is old for a laptop I've been told and doesn't always run as it should!! (going on 8 years now Thanks for all the work you put in to keep this forum up and running and free from spammers although that's not what I'd call them!!
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Post by Hezz on Jan 3, 2013 0:44:52 GMT
I don't have the savvy to be able to help in this way, but the number of spammers you just wouldn't believe. I gave up putting up their names - took too long and others were coming on that needed banning as quickly.
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