FlightSimBoy
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Would it be possible to set up a system where a certain username can't be used? I know we are getting a new server and this would be a nice feature to keep would-be spammers out. Look at the "please welcome our newest user" spot from time to time. You will see names like "OnlineDrugs" and "PornoDiabloSex". Don't believe me, go to the members list and sort it by user name in descending mode. (newest users to oldest users).
Set up a list of words that can't be used in a name. Words like "drugs", "sex", "porn", any of that should be blocked from use.
I see a disadvantage in that this could be complicated to program. I'm sure the scripting is already out there, but it would be a b***h to implement it to a forum as large as ours, I'm sure. Also, it is quite certain that some spammers will still get through, but sometimes it only takes once to deter any particular one for awhile.
So, what do you think? Should we try this out or would it just be best to see the spam and deal with it from there?
Set up a list of words that can't be used in a name. Words like "drugs", "sex", "porn", any of that should be blocked from use.
I see a disadvantage in that this could be complicated to program. I'm sure the scripting is already out there, but it would be a b***h to implement it to a forum as large as ours, I'm sure. Also, it is quite certain that some spammers will still get through, but sometimes it only takes once to deter any particular one for awhile.
So, what do you think? Should we try this out or would it just be best to see the spam and deal with it from there?