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Thread ID: 74244 2006-11-16 02:17:00 Joining - re the validation string Evolbob (11476) Press F1
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499545 2006-11-19 11:34:00 Unfortunately, die to the number of automated programs registering themselves for the sole purpose of then posting spam, we need to use image verification to cut down on this.

I'm surprised that bots can read them better than humans.
My point is you can't justify a validation procedure solely to fool Spamers, if some genuine human respondants can't join this forum as a result.
I didn't give up, mainly so I can make this point for those that are unable.

Wouldn't be easier to recognize spam when you see it, then cut their membership and delete all of their posts?
I really hate spam too!
Evolbob (11476)
499546 2006-11-19 11:39:00 IIRC the particular image verification you use is really hard to read.

Thanks Roddy, I glad I'm not the only one who thinks so!
Evolbob (11476)
499547 2006-11-19 12:34:00 Wouldn't be easier to recognize spam when you see it, then cut their membership and delete all of their posts?
No.
Greg (193)
499548 2006-11-19 16:00:00 No.

Oops - I said: (Wouldn't be easier to recognize spam when you see it, then cut their membership and delete all of their posts?)

I should have said: It would be easier to put spammers in those big long brick houses for a very long time.

Its not a question Greg.
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