Guest Ollie Posted May 18, 2001 Share Posted May 18, 2001 I've been thinking about adding a "Spam" forum, where people could post all their crap that goes in the other forums that I keep having to deal with. Pros: -It should keep all the other forums free of crap. -It would encourage people to come to the board - some might even like it and stay! -You know where to go to have a look for special offers etc. Cons: -A little bit unprofessional? -Could it cause arguments between spammers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pootertoonz Posted May 18, 2001 Share Posted May 18, 2001 Re: A "Spam" forum The problem is Ollie... would "Spammers" stick to it? Okay so you could move them yourself to the "Spam" forum but if Spammers get to know that you will do this for them, they may inundate you... Personally, if someone has a genuine offer, or a good website that is concerned with betting then I suppose I would like to hear about it even if it is spam - I would prefer it to be posted on something like this than delivered to my email for example. Then, I could visit the site (or whatever) and make up my own mind as to the value of the offer being made... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest theidler Posted May 18, 2001 Share Posted May 18, 2001 Re: A "Spam" forum Could attract the wrong sort of element. I think a spam free zone is better than having a small space for it. Just my opinion though:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pam Posted May 21, 2001 Share Posted May 21, 2001 Re: A "Spam" forum give em an inch and they take a mile :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ollie Posted May 22, 2001 Share Posted May 22, 2001 Re: A "Spam" forum Yes, I'm still mulling it over. Any more thoughts on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulenos Posted May 22, 2001 Share Posted May 22, 2001 Re: A "Spam" forum Just what's been said - this kind of forum is definitely the one spammers would avoid and the rest would be free just to discuss how bad etc. spamming is. Not sure if this is the best way to fight spamming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blackeyedbhoy Posted May 24, 2001 Share Posted May 24, 2001 Zero tolerance I think that you should stop everyone from posting links within threads. There's room for that sort of thing in the public profile pages. That way it's not in your face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ollie Posted May 24, 2001 Share Posted May 24, 2001 Re: Zero tolerance Hmm, I don't mind a signature if it's a regular contributor and the message isn't pure spam. I think it's a fair exchange for information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest theidler Posted May 24, 2001 Share Posted May 24, 2001 Re: A "Spam" forum what about a forum that you can 'recommend' some of your favourite sites BUT anything spammy still gets f*cked out?? eg nothing where it is selling a service or product??? worth a try?? THEIDLER:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ollie Posted May 24, 2001 Share Posted May 24, 2001 Re: A "Spam" forum I dunno, might as well let everything in. I don't have a problem with the regs pointing out useful sites - we are all in it together to beat the bookies - but spam is very obvious and very annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest theidler Posted May 24, 2001 Share Posted May 24, 2001 Re: A "Spam" forum by favourite sites, i mean sites about anything - not just football or football betting - and yes, spam is annoying THEIDLER:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dean Harriss Posted May 24, 2001 Share Posted May 24, 2001 Re: A "Spam" forum Have a look at any News Group...once a good place to discuss things, now every post is spam. IMHO blatant spamming should be banned forever. Keep it a discussion forum, and not a spamming forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blackeyedbhoy Posted May 25, 2001 Share Posted May 25, 2001 Ollie I take issue with your remark that we're all in it to beat the bookies. I spend too much time on this board because I like to have something to read that's free and gambling related. I'm not looking for easy money. It's a sad fact that we're not fighting a war against bookies, but against other punters. Winnings are paid from the pockets of mugs rather bookmakers. I find tipping services so objectionable because we can't all be winners. I'd be much happier if I didn't have to read about anyone selling stuff, irrespective of whether or not they make a regular contribution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Puntalot Posted May 25, 2001 Share Posted May 25, 2001 Re: Ollie *yawn* :rolleyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ollie Posted May 25, 2001 Share Posted May 25, 2001 Re: Ollie Easy Paul, I think BEB has made his point fairly :) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ollie Posted May 25, 2001 Share Posted May 25, 2001 Re: Ollie Done it. pub16.ezboard.com/fpuntersloungefrm12 Haven't organised the links from the other sites but I'll get round to it towards the end of next week when I don't have so much work. Enjoy... :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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