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Posted by chach on Apr-25-2007 18:38:

they stole my wallet

Posted by idoru on Apr-25-2007 18:42:

quote:
Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles
It's possible to make programs that can read letters / numbers embedded in images.

One forum I saw used an image verification that made you solve a simple math problem (embedded in the image) and type the answer into the text box. I doubt any spam bots cracked that one.

This would be a good one. If a user can't solve 2+2 then we don't want them here.

Posted by gehzumteufel on Apr-25-2007 18:59:

the image verification has been able to be defeated but the math equation one seems to be one that would be MUCH MUCH better than just transposing numbers and letters.

Posted by RJT on Apr-25-2007 20:39:

Well then - should we link this thread to the Suggestion forum or start a new one there?

It'd be nice to hear back on some of these ideas just so those of us who really don't understand how they work can know whether or not they're even feasible.

Posted by l�cid on Apr-25-2007 20:44:

quote:
Originally posted by RJT
Well then - should we link this thread to the Suggestion forum or start a new one there?

It'd be nice to hear back on some of these ideas just so those of us who really don't understand how they work can know whether or not they're even feasible.

if you want, i can just move or copy this thread to the suggestions forum.

Posted by idoru on Apr-25-2007 20:45:

quote:
Originally posted by RJT
Well then - should we link this thread to the Suggestion forum or start a new one there?

Make a thread and list off what we've suggested/pondered in this thread.

Edit: Or do it Myra's way.

Posted by RJT on Apr-25-2007 20:52:

quote:
Originally posted by l�cid
if you want, i can just move or copy this thread to the suggestions forum.

Yeah, that's cool - but am I still able to change the title?

If we're going to move it, it might as well be labeled as ideas for how to deal with the situation, instead of it's current "c0r-ey" title

Basically I don't want to give the impression that we're bitching for the sake of bitching now that most of the spam has been removed and the issue isn't exactly current anymore.

/internet politician.

Edit: NM, looks like Swamper is browsing the c0r - might as well just leave it for him to see here.

Posted by Psy-T on Apr-25-2007 20:55:

manual registration of a spam bot would work against image embedded stuff; there's no such thing as foolproof.

Posted by gehzumteufel on Apr-25-2007 21:41:

quote:
Originally posted by Psy-T
manual registration of a spam bot would work against image embedded stuff; there's no such thing as foolproof.

true but it would keep the automated registrations from happening.

Posted by tubularbills on Apr-26-2007 00:22:

Posted by Abercrombie on Apr-26-2007 01:25:

My favorite nightclub's forums have been infested for the last couple of months.

Have a look: http://www.theguvernment.com/forum/list.php?f=2

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