Changes to the forum to tackle spam!

[Abs]

Hi Everyone,
As with any forum, we have to tackle the issue of spam. While we have a team of moderators that look after spam removal, there are times where spam stays around longer than we'd like.
We know that spam makes the place look untidy and doesn't provide you with a great experience in our forums. So we're going to be trialling a number of changes that should reduce the amount of spam.
These changes will not affect any existing users so continue to use the forum as you normally would.
If you've got any questions or comments, please do leave them here for us!
Thanks
Abs

[Anonymous]

The mods seem a bit too sensitive at the minute. Lets see what o2 come up with.

[Anonymous]

The mods seem a bit too sensitive at the minute.

I admire your appreciation of timescales.

[Anonymous]

Oh, they've always been like this but they are meant to be trying something new. Doesn't really look like it, same old same old.

[Anonymous]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13760244
That response reminds me of Sepp Blather's (sic): "Crisis ?, what crisis ?"
(blather = talk long-windedly without making very much sense)
Perhaps O2 should concentrate more on its Forum after all.

[Anonymous]

Just a follow on from how I was saying Apple dealt with the regular forum members. You need to attain a certain rank to even flag a post but then it is sorted very quickly. You can only gain points for your ranking from the original poster either a helpful answer, or problem solved.
Just got this invite from Apple last week and it is a shame I am so far from london as would love a look round their corperate HQ.
You're Invited to the London Meet Up!
Greetings!
We see that you have been an active participant in the Apple Support Communities and wanted to thank you by inviting you to join the 2011 Apple Support Communities London User Meet up.
Why should you attend?
▪ Meet me, your Community Manager and Apple Executives
▪ Learn about the health and future of the community
▪ Provide your feedback
▪ Mingle with your fellow ASC members
When should you show up?
▪ 4 - 6:30PM: August 18th, 2011
Where should you go?
▪ Apple Executive Briefing Center
▪ 1 Hanover St, Westminster, London W1S 1YZ, UK
How do you sign up?
▪ Please RSVP by responding to this email. We have a limited number of spots for this meet up and will accept responses on a first come first serve basis. You will need to sign a non-disclosure agreement in order to attend.
I look forward to seeing you in London!
Matt K
English Communities Manager

[adamtemp64]

It is not working loads today already and getting worse with the moderation

[Anonymous]

Maybe the mods are big golf fans?

[adamtemp64]

ha ha
over 10 posts already flagged today inc 4 golf ones

[jonsie]

And all the cigarette ones.

[Anonymous]

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Look out for this one Moderators !!