Spambots (Stop Them Registering) Options

[Sparky View Member Profile]

Do you find it annoying spambots registering and posting aload of rubbish

Now time to put a stop to them

In AdminCp

Select Management Tab

Under Users and Groups look for

Custom Profile Field

Click on Add New Field

See my settings below

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Thanks to Destiny for the link

[Ros58 View Member Profile]

Wow, what a fantastic little add-on, as I have new registrations set up for admin validation and check out each one individually, I don't generally have a problem, but this should help stop them getting through in the first place :D

Thanks Sparky and Destiny, nice one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/HappyHearts.gif)

[Shandy View Member Profile]

Just seen this and added it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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[Tartan Lady View Member Profile]

nice one sparky

[Sparky View Member Profile]

Dunno what's happened but today looks like some spambot bot got through

I may need to add another question

What do you guys think?

[INXS View Member Profile]

I've been using this feature for years and mine is a little different, but the same in principle and purpose.

I use "Drop Down Box" with the correct "Expected Input Format" answer entered in the field, but in the "Option Content (for drop downs)" I enter several values so that the member registering has to not only understand the math question, but use the drop down box to select the correct answer. This requires a human step to use the drop down and select the correct answer.

I also change the math question and the answer periodically from time to time to mix things up.

[Sparky View Member Profile]

I've been using this feature for years and mine is a little different, but the same in principle and purpose.

I use "Drop Down Box" with the correct "Expected Input Format" answer entered in the field, but in the "Option Content (for drop downs)" I enter several values so that the member registering has to not only understand the math question, but use the drop down box to select the correct answer. This requires a human step to use the drop down and select the correct answer.

I also change the math question and the answer periodically from time to time to mix things up.

Interesting and thanks for your reply i will be changing this thanks for the tips (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)