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    Default Spammer and Hacker B#@$it

    Gee, only 40% (8 of 20..although that will change slightly with this post) of the posts on page 1 are spammer and hacker bullsh*t. Who says we need an active site management?

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    Default Re: Spammer and Hacker B#@$it

    Totally agree!
    What I don't understand is why anyone clicks on the obvious BSpam!
    If no one clicked on the posting it "might" lead to fewer posts.
    Just MHO.
    Thanks for posting this comment...

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    To my count, almost 1/2 of those spam posts have come from screen names which are known to be aliases of our resident malcontent David Jackson. AKA Empty_of_ Clouds, aka EoC
    The problem is that even "active" site management will not control him because he posts using (illegally) his University's VPN.

    For the others, I do not know how many, if any, are David. So, it is possible that active site management might reduce them.

    David posts in spurts depending upon where he is in the cycle of his manic-depressive illness.

    gloucesterman-18 is exactly right; the best strategy is to simply ignore them.

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    Default Re: Spammer and Hacker B#@$it

    I think David was let go from the university. Probably has more time in his hand.

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    Quote Originally Posted by alperozt View Post
    I think David was let go from the university. Probably has more time in his hand.
    Assuming you are correct.........
    I would never "celebrate" someone else's hardship or misfortune.
    However, in this instance, he deserved to be fired if, indeed, this has happened.
    His salary came from two sources. Research monies granted to the University to conduct research with the hope that some discovery of useful knowledge would result.
    The second source was tuition dollars taken from students.
    It was flat out immoral, unethical (and in most universities illegal) for him to have spent so much of his university work time trolling and spamming here. What he was doing was tantamount to stealing money.
    Whether ultimately it had a negative impact upon his performance or he just got caught, we will never know.
    But no one should shed a tear for him. His dismissal was well deserved.
    I do understand that he has mental health issues but, I'm sorry, that it not a valid excuse for what he was doing in his workplace.

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    Default Re: Spammer and Hacker B#@$it

    Significant increase in SPAM here.
    It's really sad for all of us.
    Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving

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    Default Re: Spammer and Hacker B#@$it

    What angered this guy to begin with?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bisquitlips View Post
    What angered this guy to begin with?
    Same as with 90% of forum sites, the " BRB" or Back Room Boys who think they own/run/can call the shots as to who's part of the 'In Crowd' & who's not. Seems to be an eminent domain of the platform type. Blame the other half on those who encouraged "Just sit back & enjoy the shit show."

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    Belated happy Thanksgiving to all that celebrate it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dougc View Post
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    Default Re: Spammer and Hacker B#@$it

    I'm just going to put this out there?

    I wonder if the owner is interested in divesting himself of FPGeeks? I would be open to a sale!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bisquitlips View Post
    I'm just going to put this out there?

    I wonder if the owner is interested in divesting himself of FPGeeks? I would be open to a sale!
    I suspect several members might be.
    It wouldn't be inexpensive as vBulletin would need upgrading to the most recent version straight away and there would need to be some sort of a special fix.

    From a "who is" look up it's registered to a hidden name in Rotterdam NL through esosoft.net. Didn't SBRE Brown live in the Netherlands?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bisquitlips View Post
    I'm just going to put this out there?

    I wonder if the owner is interested in divesting himself of FPGeeks? I would be open to a sale!
    Does this mean that you are expressing interest in making a purchase offer? I am not sure what "open to a sale" means. We members have nothing to do with ownership, except perhaps becoming an owner/part owner ourselves (which I have no interest in doing myself).

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    The spam is getting ridiculous.
    And are people so easy to fool that they even look at it?
    YMMV but I hope not!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 724Seney View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by alperozt View Post
    I think David was let go from the university. Probably has more time in his hand.
    Assuming you are correct.........
    I would never "celebrate" someone else's hardship or misfortune.
    However, in this instance, he deserved to be fired if, indeed, this has happened.
    His salary came from two sources. Research monies granted to the University to conduct research with the hope that some discovery of useful knowledge would result.
    The second source was tuition dollars taken from students.
    It was flat out immoral, unethical (and in most universities illegal) for him to have spent so much of his university work time trolling and spamming here. What he was doing was tantamount to stealing money.
    Whether ultimately it had a negative impact upon his performance or he just got caught, we will never know.
    But no one should shed a tear for him. His dismissal was well deserved.
    I do understand that he has mental health issues but, I'm sorry, that it not a valid excuse for what he was doing in his workplace.
    Wow. That's a whole lot of specific negative speculation (that moves from "if" to straight declaration) about a member's work and private life, said publicly here.

    I know it won't matter, but I'll report this anyway. Just for the record.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TSherbs View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by 724Seney View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by alperozt View Post
    I think David was let go from the university. Probably has more time in his hand.
    Assuming you are correct.........
    I would never "celebrate" someone else's hardship or misfortune.
    However, in this instance, he deserved to be fired if, indeed, this has happened.
    His salary came from two sources. Research monies granted to the University to conduct research with the hope that some discovery of useful knowledge would result.
    The second source was tuition dollars taken from students.
    It was flat out immoral, unethical (and in most universities illegal) for him to have spent so much of his university work time trolling and spamming here. What he was doing was tantamount to stealing money.
    Whether ultimately it had a negative impact upon his performance or he just got caught, we will never know.
    But no one should shed a tear for him. His dismissal was well deserved.
    I do understand that he has mental health issues but, I'm sorry, that it not a valid excuse for what he was doing in his workplace.
    Wow. That's a whole lot of specific negative speculation (that moves from "if" to straight declaration) about a member's work and private life, said publicly here.

    I know it won't matter, but I'll report this anyway. Just for the record.
    Duly noted.
    Just for the record.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TSherbs View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Bisquitlips View Post
    I'm just going to put this out there?

    I wonder if the owner is interested in divesting himself of FPGeeks? I would be open to a sale!
    Does this mean that you are expressing interest in making a purchase offer? I am not sure what "open to a sale" means. We members have nothing to do with ownership, except perhaps becoming an owner/part owner ourselves (which I have no interest in doing myself).
    Yes. I would be interested in purchasing FPGs or going into a partnership.

    This site could be a great site for those of us who love this "passion". But we do need to get it under control. The spam really doesn't bug me too much personally, but it is a minor annoyance to many.

    For the life of me I don't understand why the owner spends the money to keep FPGs up, but doesn't care at all about its content. Or at least make some faithful members admins and curators.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chrissy View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Bisquitlips View Post
    I'm just going to put this out there?

    I wonder if the owner is interested in divesting himself of FPGeeks? I would be open to a sale!
    I suspect several members might be.
    It wouldn't be inexpensive as vBulletin would need upgrading to the most recent version straight away and there would need to be some sort of a special fix.

    From a "who is" look up it's registered to a hidden name in Rotterdam NL through esosoft.net. Didn't SBRE Brown live in the Netherlands?
    I believe he was but last I heard he was living in Canada.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gloucesterman-18 View Post
    The spam is getting ridiculous.
    And are people so easy to fool that they even look at it?
    YMMV but I hope not!
    Just ignore list them for now. Their post won't generate if opened.

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    I do.
    Nice avatat, btw.

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