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Old 26-09-2007, 08:52 AM
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any one else got a spam message on their private messages or was it just me that got singled out? it seems that nowhere these days is immune from this.
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Old 26-09-2007, 09:08 AM
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You are not alone kernowyon. I shouldn't be surprised if he isn't doing everyone, five at a time!

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Old 26-09-2007, 09:25 AM
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Well I haven't had any PM's yet - maybe that's why I am safe so far?!
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Old 26-09-2007, 09:26 AM
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Sorry, I lied - I just realised that I had received my first ever PM here - and yes it was a spam....
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Old 26-09-2007, 10:04 AM
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Make sure that you report anything untoward to the Mods, peeps!
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Old 26-09-2007, 10:21 AM
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Just forwarded the one I've received to a mod.
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Old 26-09-2007, 10:49 AM
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I deleted mine, sorry - will send a note to the mods. That's Piglet Willine and Jenny off the north of Scotland on an island isn't it?
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Old 26-09-2007, 11:07 AM
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Yeah, me too. But how many copies of it will they need to see? And surely the server logs will show the extent of the miscreant's malfeasance.

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Old 26-09-2007, 11:23 AM
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Yes - I had one today - with a vaguely religious bent? Seem familiar?

Nothing to do with any posts I've made and 'member' only joined 2 days ago.

I'll try and pass it up to a mod if I can work out how!
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Old 26-09-2007, 11:44 AM
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Yeah, me too. But how many copies of it will they need to see? And surely the server logs will show the extent of the miscreant's malfeasance.

KK
Just a quick 'I've been spammed by...' to PW or JA should do the trick....

BTW - 'malfeasance' - good word, KK - although I did have to look it up!
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Old 26-09-2007, 11:45 AM
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ooh I'm worried now, just sent a "hi and welcome" back, is that bad? how d'ya know it's spam, what should i do?
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Old 26-09-2007, 11:59 AM
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Lainey lou - I've just added the 'undesirable-one' to my ignore list - only one on there folks!

You should be safe as long as you replied inside a PM and did not give over your actual email addy.

Could someone give me the name of a moderator to forward this message to please - as I'm having trouble locating one - ta.
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Old 26-09-2007, 12:03 PM
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Lainey lou add the senders name to your 'Ignore List' that way you wont hear any more from them.
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Old 26-09-2007, 12:03 PM
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Thankyou for the reassurance quark i have forwarded message to MOD JennieAtkinson
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Old 26-09-2007, 12:03 PM
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thanks to you too Bren
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Old 26-09-2007, 12:15 PM
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Lainey lou - I've just added the 'undesirable-one' to my ignore list - only one on there folks!

You should be safe as long as you replied inside a PM and did not give over your actual email addy.

Could someone give me the name of a moderator to forward this message to please - as I'm having trouble locating one - ta.

Are you able to 'name and shame' or is this a no-go area mods????
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Old 26-09-2007, 12:18 PM
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I wouldn't go public, just add them to your "ignore" list. If everyone does this, they'll soon get the message
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Old 26-09-2007, 12:21 PM
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I'm untouched thus far!

Wouldn't mind so much, but I actually like Spam - the canned stuff that is.
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Old 26-09-2007, 12:22 PM
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Nevermind HW we still love you.
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Old 26-09-2007, 12:25 PM
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ooh I'm worried now, just sent a "hi and welcome" back, is that bad? how d'ya know it's spam, what should i do?

Me too - I just thought it was someone being friendly, trusting soul that I am.
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Old 26-09-2007, 12:38 PM
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And me!! thought it was someone new who wanted to befriend me lol
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Old 26-09-2007, 12:39 PM
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Aww, thanks lou, mwah!
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Old 26-09-2007, 12:41 PM
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Aren't we a nice (if daft) bunch!
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Old 26-09-2007, 12:43 PM
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Yeah we are - kept us busy this morning!
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