Whats With All The...

purplefdu · 10-17-2008, 09:03 PM

blatant advertising. I keep seeing short almost nonsense posts and the poster almost invariably has a couple posts, all similar and one or two links in the signatures. Its almost as bad as the spam threads, but at least I can avoid those. I used to love the fact that Wisebread was more substance than spam. Not that Spam isn't a completely non-nutritive foodstuff but it has its place...

hermione · 10-17-2008, 09:21 PM

Yeah, I always wonder if I should report those meaningless posts. It's hard to when they say something like "thanks for the great information," but you know they're only doing it to get their links displayed.

Cubicle Person · 10-18-2008, 05:17 AM

I'm not sure either, but this particular board seems to attract them. I have never really noticed it in any other boards I frequent.

Greg · 10-18-2008, 11:30 AM

Please do report those spammy, nonsensical posts. They are spam, and we will squash them like they deserve.

Also, a big big THANK YOU to everyone who has been flagging spam. The admins appreciate the help!!

purplefdu · 10-19-2008, 04:54 PM

you have no idea what you've asked for

I really dislike such blatant ads. I've worked jobs for signature posting and would never post such lame crap.

Gootsy · 10-19-2008, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cubicle Person

I'm not sure either, but this particular board seems to attract them. I have never really noticed it in any other boards I frequent.

lol now that I think about it, I haven't either. And I've been frequenting forums since forever.

khorrell · 10-20-2008, 06:33 AM

Oh, dear admins, you will be swamped with flags now. I guess it is the only way to stop them

10-17-2008, 09:03 PM	#1
purplefdu Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: York Beach, ME Posts: 627 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Reputation: (29)	Whats With All The... blatant advertising. I keep seeing short almost nonsense posts and the poster almost invariably has a couple posts, all similar and one or two links in the signatures. Its almost as bad as the spam threads, but at least I can avoid those. I used to love the fact that Wisebread was more substance than spam. Not that Spam isn't a completely non-nutritive foodstuff but it has its place... __________________ Homeward Bound Puppy Blog&Personal Blog best general coupon site & organic grocery coupon help

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hermione Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 761 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Reputation: (300)	Yeah, I always wonder if I should report those meaningless posts. It's hard to when they say something like "thanks for the great information," but you know they're only doing it to get their links displayed. __________________ My business: Franga Designs ~ My blog: Pecuniarities ~ My CafePress Shop: Mozartini ~ Follow me on Twitter!

10-18-2008, 05:17 AM	#3
Cubicle Person Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	I'm not sure either, but this particular board seems to attract them. I have never really noticed it in any other boards I frequent. __________________ Over the Cubicle Wall

10-18-2008, 11:30 AM	#4
Greg Administrator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sunny Southern California Posts: 243 Thanks: 21 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Reputation: (54)	Please do report those spammy, nonsensical posts. They are spam, and we will squash them like they deserve. Also, a big big THANK YOU to everyone who has been flagging spam. The admins appreciate the help!! __________________ Admin / Tech guy Wise Bread, Parenting Squad, Healthcare Hacks

10-19-2008, 04:54 PM	#5
purplefdu Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: York Beach, ME Posts: 627 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Reputation: (29)	you have no idea what you've asked for I really dislike such blatant ads. I've worked jobs for signature posting and would never post such lame crap. __________________ Homeward Bound Puppy Blog&Personal Blog best general coupon site & organic grocery coupon help

10-20-2008, 06:33 AM	#7
khorrell Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: near Washington DC Posts: 608 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Reputation: (84)	Oh, dear admins, you will be swamped with flags now. I guess it is the only way to stop them __________________ The Paycheck Chronicles "helping military families make the most of their paychecks"

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