Okay, I'm officially tired of spam-bots!

[Lexx Yovel]

After many years of manually deleting spam-bots en masse, I am finally announcing that I need a better way to prevent them from registering.

My way isn't fail-proof, because often legitimate users get deleted.

So what I need is your guy's help. I need a way to prevent spam-bots on this 2.0.22 version of PHPBB forums.

I'm thinking something along the lines of a question during registrations.

Such as requiring new registrators to answe "Lexx" to the question, "Who is leader of RID?"

Only problem is I do not know where to find such a mod for this forum, nor do I really know how to install it.

So if anyone could help, that'd be greatly appreciated.

[Tuskano]

I don't have much knowledge on running forums myself... but I did a google search on "website security against spam bots" and came up with http://www.webformantispam.com/. It lets you download the book (I think... as it gives a download and buy now option). If you cant get anything from us, that might at least give you a few tips.

[Lexx Yovel]

Thanks Tuskano, I'll look into that

[Lexx Yovel]

CAPTCHA implemented for all further applicants.

Lets see if it works!

[Arev]

Do they still have to be manually approved?

[Lexx Yovel]

Yeah. That's pretty much the case at any forum if I'm not mistaken.

Unfortunately, I still see spam-bots getting past the CAPTCHA. It may not be as severe though.

I may consider having registrants answer a question, like, "Who is the leader of RID," or, "What is Lexx's last name?"

[Redaxe]

Lexx yovel is our leader, and Yovel is his last name! =D


Or am I an idiot for answering example questions?

[Lexx Yovel]

Perhaps you're an idiot, or perhaps you're reminding me? I tend to forget my last name and title quite a bit!

[Redaxe]

Well there you go! I'm two things at once! I couldn't be more inquisitive!