PHPBB2 Spammers

iCraig · 20-12-2006, 11:31

I have a site set up that uses PHPBB2 for it's forum.

The owner wanted a cheap open source discussion board, however the site is being plagued by spammers.

Anything I can do apart from set user verification, to me?

Daz · 20-12-2006, 11:35

Not hugely familiar with the software, but I think I read you can find third party captcha mods to make it more aggressive than it is by default.

Jasper · 20-12-2006, 13:34

have you checked the support forums? they've got loads of security/anti-spam plugins on there.

Mark · 20-12-2006, 14:57

Yup. Moderate accounts, find and use a captcha for account registration, and turn off guest posting. That should do it.

Kell_ee001 · 31-12-2006, 23:05

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Originally Posted by iCraig

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20-12-2006, 11:31	#1
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	PHPBB2 Spammers I have a site set up that uses PHPBB2 for it's forum. The owner wanted a cheap open source discussion board, however the site is being plagued by spammers. Anything I can do apart from set user verification, to me? __________________

20-12-2006, 11:35	#2
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Not hugely familiar with the software, but I think I read you can find third party captcha mods to make it more aggressive than it is by default. __________________ apt-get moo

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20-12-2006, 13:34	#3
Jasper Simple & Red Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 535	have you checked the support forums? they've got loads of security/anti-spam plugins on there.

20-12-2006, 14:57	#4
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Yup. Moderate accounts, find and use a captcha for account registration, and turn off guest posting. That should do it.