Hey guys,
I have a client that wants to use PhpBB software. I've used it in the past with limited success, but it seems like it is only a matter of time before the forums are flooded with spam. I realize I could post this at the PhpBB forums and pore through the documentation, but this site seems to work pretty well. Admins, or others if you have experience with PhpBB, can you give me some pointers to keep the junk to a minimum? My experience with PhpBB is pretty limited. You can PM me if you prefer. Thanks!
Securing PhpBB questions
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Re: Securing PhpBB questions
The only way to eliminate spam is have a good and active moderation team, and a good reporting system.
Hint: Spam is not always done through automation.
Hint: Spam is not always done through automation.
Re: Securing PhpBB questions
+1John Cartwright wrote:The only way to eliminate spam is have a good and active moderation team, and a good reporting system.
Hint: Spam is not always done through automation.
CAPTCHA does help, as does requiring account verification. Even with all that though, SPAM will get through, and you need actual people to report & deal with it.
Real programmers don't comment their code. If it was hard to write, it should be hard to understand.
Re: Securing PhpBB questions
You can integrate a spam filter such as akismet - http://akismet.com/
Depending on your traffic, you might need to pay though
Depending on your traffic, you might need to pay though
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Re: Securing PhpBB questions
I have to tell you that on both of my attempts at providing a discussion forum, the spam got the better of me.
I gave up in both cases and dropped the forums.
I gave up in both cases and dropped the forums.