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Geez in the last few days the forums have gained over 500 new members. :shock:
I think it's safe to assume most if not all are spam bots.

I'm sure everyone has noticed the spam posts about shoes, porn, gibberish, and whatnot that have been appearing.
I'm sure it's common sense, but don't ever click on a link unless it's from a trusted member who's been around here for a while or else your computer might get herpes.

Seems like someone has declared all out war against the PB forums. I hope I don't get drafted.
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Your post count makes you safe. :)
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From February 12, 750+ new users with names made by random characters and numbers.
And maybe 10 real new users, or something like that.
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It's only been a few hours since I created this topic and there has already been 30+ new users.
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> Seems like someone has declared all out war against the PB forums

I've noticed the forums take longer to load lately, or time out often.
There definitely is some sort of DOS attack going on. Started a bit
after SpiderBasic was announced.
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PB wrote:Started a bit
after SpiderBasic was announced.
The monkeys are riled and throwing their bananas at the spider. :mrgreen:
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PB wrote:> Seems like someone has declared all out war against the PB forums

I've noticed the forums take longer to load lately, or time out often.
There definitely is some sort of DOS attack going on. Started a bit
after SpiderBasic was announced.
I've noticed this, too.
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well, we're on it.
i delete already hundreds of them, set some IP-addresses to ban also.

its like xmas and easter in one day for me,
deleting user make so much fun ;)
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DONE !!!!
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Rings wrote:well, we're on it.
i delete already hundreds of them, set some IP-addresses to ban also.

its like xmas and easter in one day for me,
deleting user make so much fun ;)
:lol:

Rings, you need to get out more lad! :)
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Rings wrote:DONE !!!!
Thanks to the SPAMINATORﾔ Image

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@kiffi:

thx for the new avatar
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:lol:
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@Rings
..... SPAMINATOR NR.1 ....

In this forum :D
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Seems originating from here (the picture, not the spam):

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/16525536

Uploaded on December 2, 2008
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Taken on 2008/12/02 20:21:35
Exposure: 0.143s (1/7)
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F/Stop: f/3.500
ISO Speed: ISO800
Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
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