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migrating_to_linux · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 2:12 pm Post subject: Problem with signature

When I tried to change my signature I saw this message:

“Nice try, spammer. If you register, your account will be deleted. Go away.”

I don’t get it.
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nelz · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 5:23 pm Post subject:

Were you trying to add/edit a link? Spammers commonly set up an account, make a couple of pointless posts and then change the sig to contain a link a short while later.

Not that I'm trying to imply your posts are pointless, but adding a link to a sig post-registration is frowned upon.
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migrating_to_linux · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 6:36 pm Post subject:

I wanted to edit the link in my signature. I've had the same link in my signature since I joined this forum in 2008.
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Ram · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:53 pm Post subject:

Something Mike setup

Checkout http://www.linuxformat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=14134
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migrating_to_linux · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:18 pm Post subject:

@ Ram
Thanks for the link. I guess that explains the issue I encountered. But it makes no sense, people have links in their signatures right now. Borking the edit function prevents nothing. If I were a determined spammer I could point my DN at another site without editing my signature.
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Rhakios · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:21 pm Post subject:

I suspect that all those who had signatures with links before the new ruling came in can keep them, but that the board software is not capable of distinguishing between editing an existing link and creating a new one. Either way, it involves a link pattern being made in the signature field.
It is, of course, possible to delete the link completely and make do with a text comment of some sort. You could always try applying to one of the site admins to update your link if it's really important to you, but it would need to be an admin as moderators don't have sufficient access.
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Gonzalez Rivera · Guest

What type of criteria uses by admin to check Spam posts. I am not spammer but i wished to participate in forums to get knowledge and share my personal experiences with my community. Signature is an option which uses by some members and it is an important part of forum membership.

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wyliecoyoteuk · Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:33 am Post subject:

Rhakios · Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 7:02 pm Post subject:

Further to this, moderators, like myself, follow posted links to check if they are relevant, linux-related and preferably not commercial. It's usually pretty obvious if spamming is being attempted.
Edit: Indeed, very obvious on some cases. Rolling Eyes

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