DO NOT BUMP SPAM

[p1ngpong]

As many regular visitors of the site know we are forever waging a war against spam bots here. We are generally quick to exterminate them and their threads thanks to quick reporting by our members and vigilance by the moderating team and I would like to thank everyone who takes the time to bring spambots to our attention.

However tonight something happened that genuinely made me both angry and disappointed at the same time and also made me question the common sense of some of our most prolific and well known members.

A porn spambot made a thread on the forum with graphic images and links in its opening post. People proceeded to post in this thread not once or twice, but nine times.

So this thread was bumped to the top of the latest discussion tab and given more views nine times with idiotic posts ranging from the usual "reported" to people just thinking they are funny.

Let me make it clear:

DO NOT BUMP OBVIOUS SPAM UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ESPECIALLY IF IT IS PORNOGRAPHIC!

Just report it!

Thanks.

I am going to take a few hours out to calm down before I take any action if any on the people who bumped that last thread, my immediate reaction being to suspend you all for your stupidity.

 

[evandixon]

Because even non pornographic spam is still spam. Giving attention to it may inspire more spam to pop up. If nobody replies to spam, then the spammer doesn't get the reaction they want.

When you bump spam, the spammers win.

Don't bump spam. Don't give them the satisfaction.

 

[sp3off]

Ohhh, glad I wasn't here to see that !

And yes, do not bump the spam ! It gonna make them happy. Don't do that. Seriously. (even if you think you make it for a good purpose, eh ? joking, joking, don't suspend me.)

 

[Thirty3Three]

... Did I do this right?

Still learning. Looking for that constructive feedback.

 

[PrincessLillie]

... Did I do this right?

Still learning. Looking for that constructive feedback.

No. You only bumped it. There's a report button under Message Tools.

 

[Thirty3Three]

No. You only bumped it. There's a report button under Message Tools.

Oh. Still learning. Sorry :/

 

[Yepi69]

TaeWong intensifies

 

[Tenshi_Okami]

Oh. Still learning. Sorry :/

I'll ELI5

You see spam
Press Report button
Leave that spam thread
Move on in Life
If you see another spam thread, repeat.

 

[bowser]

... Did I do this right?

Still learning. Looking for that constructive feedback.

No, you certainly did NOT do this right. You're not supposed to post in a spam thread, because the mere act of posting a comment pushes the thread to the top of the list (aka bumping). Just don't post in a spam thread, period. I hope this clears things up for you

I'm not trying to be mean, just trying to help you understand what to do about spam threads

 

[Thirty3Three]

I'll ELI5

You see spam
Press Report button
Leave that spam thread
Move on in Life
If you see another spam thread, repeat.

So I report my post that I made as a respone? Then bump the spam thread? Sorry still learning.

No, you certainly did NOT do this right. You're not supposed to post in a spam thread, because the mere act of posting a comment pushes the thread to the top of the list (aka bumping). Just don't post in a spam thread, period. I hope this clears things up for you

I'm not trying to be mean, just trying to help you understand what to do about spam threads

I think I get it...

 

[Tenshi_Okami]

So I report my post that I made? Then bump the spam thread? Sorry still learning.

I think I get it...

Nope, thread should be gone by now.

You do NOT bump a spam thread

You just press the Report button, report it so mods can delete that thread and you just leave. Don't post on it, don't do anything else than just spam and leave the thread

 

[bowser]

So I report my post that I made? Then bump the spam thread? Sorry still learning.

I think I get it...

No sorry, but you still didn't get it. Ok tell you what, next time you see a spam thread don't click on it. If you click on it, just close the window. Someone else will report it.

 

[Thirty3Three]

Nope, thread should be gone by now.

You do NOT bump a spam thread

You just press the Report button, report it so mods can delete that thread and you just leave. Don't post on it, don't do anything else than just spam and leave the thread

So I call a group of friends to take a trip to Napal in search of treasure, THEN I bump the thread?

 

[Tenshi_Okami]

So I call a group of friends to take a trip to Napal in search of treasure, THEN I bump the thread?

Yeah this is a troll to me, nice fucking try.

 

[porkiewpyne]

Thirty3Three is just being facetious

 

[Thirty3Three]

Thirty3Three is just being facetious

I'm so sorry, I couldn't resist!! Full disclosure, I'm a little drunk. Please don't ban me. LOL

 

[bowser]

So it's clear he's bumping spam threads on purpose. And I was trying to be nice to him explaining what he did wrong

Mods need to bump this guy off the 'temp

 

[Thirty3Three]

So it's clear he's bumping spam threads on purpose. And I was trying to be nice to him explaining what he did wrong

Mods need to bump this guy off the 'temp

I'm done with bumping. I just HAD to do it this one time to make this magic comical situation which just happened, happen haha. Sorry!

You've got to admit... it was pretty funny

In all seriousness, I do appreciate the time you took to explain that to me, even though I knew. It shows that you're really willing to help newbies and I appreciate that

 

[Tenshi_Okami]

I'm done with bumping. I just HAD to do it this one time to make this magic comical situation which just happened, happen haha. Sorry!

You've got to admit... it was pretty funny

In all seriousness, I do appreciate the time you took to explain that to me, even though I knew. It shows that you're really willing to help newbies and I appreciate that

Most of us here explain to the newbies.

Problem is, some of us really dislikes Trolls(me).. I had a bad problem with some of them which caused me some bad stuff

Sorry for saying you were, but please don't waste others time, even if it's just a joke.. My suggestion is to lay down and stay off the phone (if you're really drunk), so you don't cause too many troubles

 

[Thirty3Three]

Most of us here explain to the newbies.

Problem is, some of us really dislikes Trolls(me).. I had a bad problem with some of them which caused me some bad stuff

Sorry for saying you were, but please don't waste others time, even if it's just a joke.. My suggestion is to lay down and stay off the phone (if you're really drunk), so you don't cause too many troubles

No no I completely understand! I'm sorry! I hope I didn't piss you off m8. Despite how hard-headed and sarcastic I may come off at times, I really don't like making others hurt or angry in any way.

And pssht. I'm tipsy. Not DRUNK DRUNK. I'm coherent. Just... in that 'lmfao' drunk stage, where I can still think straight.

But yeah, I apologize for frustrating you if I had. And I appreciate you taking the time be helpful!

 

[Deleted User]

I've been thinking. When a spam thread is "deleted" it's hidden from public view but probably still exists somewhere on GBAtemp's servers accessible only to admins. Does this mean that GBAtemp has accumulated a fair amount of porn over the years for someone to lock himself in a basement and enjoy?