Within the last 2 weeks we have spotted and banned 52 spammers and have several more on our watch list.
Good work people!
Adim. team member Rez
PS -- (added December 28) The number has risen to 63 thanks to our "spam-busters"
edited to add: As of January 23 we have 102 banned spammers. I wish we had a bleeding smilie head on a pole. Anyone know where we can find one?
RE: Warning
Here's a follow-up on the spamming situation. We're pretty sure that most of these are spam bots and their names are computer-generated. We also have developed a fairly simple method of catching them before they fully activate their commercial links.
In case some still slip by us we'll need the members to report any such activity.
The names (111 of them) in the list of ones that have been banned have been removed from the member's list as well. This (hopefully) will reduce the attractiveness of our board to these bots.
Admin. team would like to thank all those who have assisted in keeping the Paradise Cafe spam-free. Huge thanks!
Rez
ps....this was also posted on the original warning thread.
Looks like we are having another influx of spammers. One of the biggest clues are the weird user-names they use.
Warm Christian Love
Bangalore
That's for sure, Bang-bro! Just got rid of another one a few minutes ago.
[edited to remove spam-hunting methods which was rather a dumb thing to post -- admin. team member Rez]
Good work, peeps!
love,
Rez
That's for sure, Bang-bro! Just got rid of another one a few minutes ago.
[edited to remove spam-hunting methods which was rather a dumb thing to post -- admin. team member Rez]
Good work, peeps!
love,
Rez
hi,
i am not a spammer. I will be interested to participate at the discussions. At the meanwhile, i think my post could contribute something to everybody.
hi,
i am not a spammer. I will be interested to participate at the discussions. At the meanwhile, i think my post could contribute something to everybody.
Hi Elshamah
and welcome to the Paradise Cafe. 
Rest assured that you didn't fit the profile of a spammer since you have no commercial links in your profile or posts.
We've had an influx of spam since last October so we're super-sensitive to the issue. Fortunately it has slowed down somewhat.
Participation in discussions is what we're looking for. Hope you enjoy your time with us.
christian love,
Rez