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Post by andypspotter on Mar 5, 2019 10:52:00 GMT
Although I am more of a chopped pork fan, of late, there have been a number of instances of spam from guest posters.
The posters have been banned but they appear to have access to ever changing changing IP addresses, which circumvent the ban.
I am keen for the forum to remain as open as possible to members and guests alike. However, if the volume of spam were to increase, there may be a need to restrict access to the forum.
This could involve:
1) doing nothing but accepting the possibility of spurious, non-aviation, posts
2) restricting posting on the forum to members only
3) restricting access to the forum to members only
The latter has been used by other forums, but I don't believe it is a very welcoming way to generate interest / participation in our crazy (non-New Kids on the Block) interest.
I would welcome you views, so please use the poll to respond.
Regards
Andy
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Post by eric on Mar 6, 2019 9:07:02 GMT
Good morning Andy.
I don't get to Farnborough now as often as I'd like to and so find logs and forums a really good thing . Not wanting it spoilt I've voted option 2
As many of us don't post for one reason or the other it's an invaluable tool and always appreciated .
Cheers
Eric
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Post by dave40612 on Mar 6, 2019 10:33:14 GMT
Agree with Eric, I meet a lot of good people around the airfield and at the Pegasus events, so it'd be remissive to exclude those who don't visit or post as often.
I personally think we've a great group and community here and making it members only shouldn't be too arduous for anyone to join, other than the spammers :-)
Cheers
Dave
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2019 14:17:26 GMT
I too have gone for option two and I also agree with the comments within the previous two posts- we don't want to stop casual visitors looking at our excellent site- and if they wish to post, they can always join the forum.
AM
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Post by boeing777 on Mar 7, 2019 8:58:34 GMT
Hi agree with the above comments find that I can’t get to Farnborough that often but I find the list very good for info very good site for me
Keep up the good work
Regards mark
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Post by mrbluesky on Mar 7, 2019 13:48:50 GMT
 Ditto to all the above comments so it is two for me as well. Bob 
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Post by timvlf on Mar 7, 2019 15:00:45 GMT
I did 2 to start it off! Ditto too
Regards tim
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Post by chrisp on Mar 7, 2019 16:12:52 GMT
I vote 2 aswell
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Post by andypspotter on Mar 7, 2019 20:32:30 GMT
Pretty conclusive thus far.
Nevertheless, I'm more than happy to keep the vote open, to allow for further comment.
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Post by Dave Silk on Mar 11, 2019 21:19:04 GMT
Option 2 seems the best way to me. Hopefully then you shouldn't get any adverse or stupid comments posted. Dave
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Post by andypspotter on Mar 11, 2019 21:55:58 GMT
Option 2 seems the best way to me. Hopefully then you shouldn't get any adverse or stupid comments posted. Dave Other than my own 😉 |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2019 11:17:57 GMT
Agreed, option 2 seems to be the best option, not perfect, but what is?
For me, who is not able to visit (or post, come to that), these forums are a lifeline as you feel as though you are much more involved than you really are.
Mike
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Post by 40612aza on Mar 15, 2019 15:41:13 GMT
Option two seems the way to go.
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Post by malibu17 on Mar 15, 2019 17:56:39 GMT
It's option two for me as well. Rgds Tim
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Post by ianj on Mar 28, 2019 12:52:57 GMT
If the spam persists, I'd go for option 2. Regards, Ian J.
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