This really takes the point out of making searches and posting comments. I highly doubt that this forum is that high on the target list for spammers. The images are more often than not barely legible and then one has to wait 30 seconds to get it wrong again? Come on.
I don't know about "high", but we get about 20-50 spam messages a day that we manually filter through. The captcha and manual approval of messages is only for the first few posts are per the forum rules.
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Good to know.Originally Posted by FrugalTrader
It has been a royal PITA to deal with. I got EIGHT attempts wrong before finally getting an image that was 90% clearer & more legible than the previous.
Anyhoo, can some mod pls help? I've posted a thread this MORNing and still waiting on approval. Could use some help.
PM doesn't exist for me (does this become visible after awhile or is it altogether disabled on this forum?).
help.,
We realize the image verification is a real PITA. We're sorry about it but we see it as very effective against spam.
Please note that you first few posts are held in moderation. We try and moderate as often as possible but it could take up to 1 business day. The good news is that once you become a verified member, your posts show up immediately and you can PM to your heart's content.
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You're doing great if you only get 20-50 spams a day. Spam does tend to come in waves...I've had days where 300 spams come in. Thank the gods for askimet.
It's such a time waster...
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Just a suggestion - it is possible to switch to a different image verification system? I've seen many, and the one on this forum is hands-down the worst!
I hated that image verification as well, especially because I have been admin myself and I don't see why you can't change to a different format verification system. I couldn't read 8-10 as well and kept refreshing until it got readible and it was correct.
BUT... because this forum wasn't so friendly to newcomers with this verification system (and I think that as an administrator you choose to be like that) I found two other forums that are better visited, have more useful information and are easy accessible. I only come here to read on Cannadian's and KAesj's posts to be truly honest.
CMF admin,
It's so hard to recognize the CAPTCHA. Please change the settings. Get rid of the background image and colors. Thanks.
it is rather annoying. i've been on many high volume forums and never had to verify images per post. it acts a major deterrent and there are numerous alternate approaches.
how long does it take to get 'verified'.
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