Social posters - Nissan Murano

ekaxel · 01-07-2010, 01:21 PM

We have had a rash of these guys lately with no connection to MO at all. Can/should we be doing something about them to reduce the forum clutter?

Warhammer · 01-07-2010, 02:48 PM

I was tempted to start a similar thread earlier today. I was thinking that if we didn't do anything they would eventually move on.

On the other hand...their posts have some kind of link on the bottom. I haven't personally clicked any of them but I would hate to see this site be blamed for links to other hazerdous sites.

It's people behind these kinds of posts that give the internet a bad reputation. Losers with nothing better to do than wack off and cruise the internet.

**zebelkhan** · 01-07-2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ekaxel
We have had a rash of these guys lately with no connection to MO at all. Can/should we be doing something about them to reduce the forum clutter?

I am not sure if "no connection to MO" is a good enough reason to ban someone from this site but if they are here to spam or otherwise create an unsafe environment then we should do something about it. At this point this matter is being discussed.

BikerJohn · 01-07-2010, 04:39 PM

Yes, I too feel that recent "questions/comment" not related to the MO detracts from this site.

I don't know what they're motive is, but there are lots of sites for "social" posters.

Will replying to some of their questions reveal anything about our private email addresses or passwords?

Sercurity would be my #1 issue with our site.

**njjoe** · 01-07-2010, 05:03 PM

Please be advised that the Moderators are looking into the latest rash of "social posters". We had a somewhat similar problem about 18 months ago and worked with ADMIN to address the issue.

We will continue to moniter the situation and take the appropriate steps to ensure this forum does not become polluted.

-njjoe

**Eric L.** · 01-07-2010, 07:14 PM

I moderate some other forums as well, and on those forums we do not allow links to outside commercial sites of any sort to reduce the possibility that someone is phishing or trying to gain free advertising/exposure on a public forum - this includes links in the signature as well.

I think we would do well here to adopt a similar rule. Obviously links that are meant to help people like a link to a part someone is looking for, is fine. But a lot of these random posters who don't own a MO or aren't automotive enthusiasts post here to drum up indirect publicity for their business.

chuck jones · 07-03-2011, 03:03 PM

Eric: I'm new here so I'm reading everything I can about rules, guidelines etc. How would you differentiate a link that was meant to help someone from a well worded link that is a covert attempt to infuse a freebie ad into the forum? I have left several links to products I have purchased, but I could just as easily have been a shill. You also have the additional dimension of having paying advertisers here....and the posting of a link to another site that carries the same products might be viewed as unfair competition to those who pay versus those who don't. This would be a difficult policy to enforce fairly in view of those members who want to help versus the shills. Then there's the issue of folks getting a bit pissed over the increase in advertising in general....so this is a multi faceted issue.

craig anderson · 07-03-2011, 06:10 PM

Since Anthony Weiner does not post pictures of the vehicle of their choice, I assume they want to create spam for we who try to truly discuss our MO's. Maybe they will return to their true hero, PeeWee Herman.

01-07-2010, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
ekaxel Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,164	Social posters We have had a rash of these guys lately with no connection to MO at all. Can/should we be doing something about them to reduce the forum clutter? __________________ '03 SL everything but OEM Nav Magellan Roadmate 1700 7" in dash Valentine One Black grille DrawTite 2" hitch & homemade harness Excalibur 1620 alarm Magnetbra Full spare tire Roof rails with crossbars Aluminum fuel tank shield Optima Red Top battery HID fogs/DRL 3 new door lock assemblies 235/65R17 Dean Wintercat snows Backup camera Parking sensor (IR) system GROM IPOD/USB/AUX audio interface with Bluetooth New CVT 1/12

01-07-2010, 02:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Warhammer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 2,409	I was tempted to start a similar thread earlier today. I was thinking that if we didn't do anything they would eventually move on. On the other hand...their posts have some kind of link on the bottom. I haven't personally clicked any of them but I would hate to see this site be blamed for links to other hazerdous sites. It's people behind these kinds of posts that give the internet a bad reputation. Losers with nothing better to do than wack off and cruise the internet. __________________ *Ain't nothin' MO fun than drivin' a MO.*

01-07-2010, 04:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
BikerJohn Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,250	Yes, I too feel that recent "questions/comment" not related to the MO detracts from this site. I don't know what they're motive is, but there are lots of sites for "social" posters. Will replying to some of their questions reveal anything about our private email addresses or passwords? Sercurity would be my #1 issue with our site. __________________ '03 Silver SL AWD w/Sunroof - SOLD Original Alternator (Just got the NEW recall Alt :-) Air Lift Rear Suspension Thule Roof Rack system Curt Hitch 180,000+ km '07 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD White 18" Crome Wheels Curt Hitch

01-07-2010, 05:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 11,719	Please be advised that the Moderators are looking into the latest rash of "social posters". We had a somewhat similar problem about 18 months ago and worked with ADMIN to address the issue. We will continue to moniter the situation and take the appropriate steps to ensure this forum does not become polluted. -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

01-07-2010, 07:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Eric L. Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 8,198	I moderate some other forums as well, and on those forums we do not allow links to outside commercial sites of any sort to reduce the possibility that someone is phishing or trying to gain free advertising/exposure on a public forum - this includes links in the signature as well. I think we would do well here to adopt a similar rule. Obviously links that are meant to help people like a link to a part someone is looking for, is fine. But a lot of these random posters who don't own a MO or aren't automotive enthusiasts post here to drum up indirect publicity for their business. __________________ 2003 Midnight Blue SE AWD w/VDC Colgan Bra, Mobil One, JWT POP charger PAC aux input adapter, hardwired Escort Passport x50, KUDA mount for MP3 player, Porterfield R4S brake pads (now Akebono ProACT), ATE Superblue Yokohama Envigor (much improved over stock Goodyears) Lots of squeaks and rattles.

07-03-2011, 03:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
chuck jones Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 354	Eric: I'm new here so I'm reading everything I can about rules, guidelines etc. How would you differentiate a link that was meant to help someone from a well worded link that is a covert attempt to infuse a freebie ad into the forum? I have left several links to products I have purchased, but I could just as easily have been a shill. You also have the additional dimension of having paying advertisers here....and the posting of a link to another site that carries the same products might be viewed as unfair competition to those who pay versus those who don't. This would be a difficult policy to enforce fairly in view of those members who want to help versus the shills. Then there's the issue of folks getting a bit pissed over the increase in advertising in general....so this is a multi faceted issue. __________________ 2009 Murano LE, white/tan, 48K miles; with all the amenities you can pack into this thing. Whoever had it first was obviously a doo-dad guy. Can't watch DVD movies because the headrest screens are facing backwards!!

07-03-2011, 06:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
craig anderson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: texas Posts: 27	Frustration Since Anthony Weiner does not post pictures of the vehicle of their choice, I assume they want to create spam for we who try to truly discuss our MO's. Maybe they will return to their true hero, PeeWee Herman.

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