• From: Northern Illinois
  • Registered: 2004-03-27
  • Posts: 1,105

Topic: Help for "Bug in my Nose" has been banned, seems a familier issue ?

Here's what Bug in my nose sent me via e-mail:

> "Whenever I post a message, the website says that my message is Spam and doesn't
> post it. Then when I try to log into Volkswebbin, it says that I am banned.
>
> I really cannot figure out what is going on.
>
> I have e-mailed Darren the Volkswebbin Admin two times so far for help...but I
> have not received any replies.
>
> This has been going on for about 2 days now.
>
> Any help you can provide would be great! "

Can someone help Nick ?  Thanks, Darby

-Darby
  • From: Colorado Springs, CO
  • Registered: 2004-03-27
  • Posts: 3,622

Re: Help for "Bug in my Nose" has been banned, seems a familier issue ?

Darby and Nick (if Nick can read this post!): Evidently the spam software that Darren has implemented is for some as yet unknown reason picking on some of the longtime users. I noticed that "stereotype one" and several others are also being hit. I'm not sure if it has to do with the email address, the IP address or what. I've also notified Darren about this and I know that he is looking into it. Hopefully, something in the application will be tweaked and it will be a bit more stable.

Clancy

  • From: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Registered: 2005-09-10
  • Posts: 2,336

Re: Help for "Bug in my Nose" has been banned, seems a familier issue ?

Thanks a ton for the help guys!

Darren says that my account should be "good to go"...now you guys get to read my grumpy-geezer posts again!  <grin>

- Nick

1979 Super Beetle Convertible
  • From: New Castle, Indiana
  • Registered: 2004-03-29
  • Posts: 725

Re: Help for "Bug in my Nose" has been banned, seems a familier issue ?

Nick I went through that a few weeks ago remember.  Things are looking good on my bug.  got a feew issues like a short somewhere  in my lights, hesitation  on acceleration, and others.  Engine starts up first time everytime , no cranking at all.. No leaks sounds good.  Just little things that will be worked out.  Gip

My restoration site.  Gippers 1975 SB La Grande
http://www.shenry.k12.in.us/Buildings/T … /index.htm
  • From: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Registered: 2005-09-10
  • Posts: 2,336

Re: Help for "Bug in my Nose" has been banned, seems a familier issue ?

Gipper,

If you didn't have at least one electrical problem with your Beetle (like the rest of us)...it just wouldn't be any fun!

- Nick

1979 Super Beetle Convertible
  • From: New Castle, Indiana
  • Registered: 2004-03-29
  • Posts: 725

Re: Help for "Bug in my Nose" has been banned, seems a familier issue ?

I'm still laughing.  Made my day.  Yancey has been guiding me along as I work out these bugs (No pun intended)  lol

My restoration site.  Gippers 1975 SB La Grande
http://www.shenry.k12.in.us/Buildings/T … /index.htm
  • From: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Registered: 2005-09-10
  • Posts: 2,336

Re: Help for "Bug in my Nose" has been banned, seems a familier issue ?

Gipper wrote:

I'm still laughing.  Made my day.  Yancey has been guiding me along as I work out these bugs (No pun intended)  lol

My main electrical problem is the dome/interior light in my convertible.  As you might imagine...this light as in hard tops...is not mounted in the ceiling of the interior...but on the top of the windshield frame on the inside.

Honestly...I haven't really tried real hard to fix it...it's not like I need the light that much!  Some day I'll fix it.

- Nick

1979 Super Beetle Convertible
  • From: Marietta, GA
  • Registered: 2006-05-30
  • Posts: 606

Re: Help for "Bug in my Nose" has been banned, seems a familier issue ?

I got banned for a few days when I tried to include a link to a product at MidAmerica MW for an opinion... and I think there-in lies the problem.

Darren's software is looking for certain patterns (such as links) as triggers. (My other life as a software developer is coming out... sorry. LOL)

Now, what the software SHOULD do is be member driven... it would seem that if a member has been a member for more than a year and has never posted spam (or been accused of spam) that they probably wouldn't start at that point. (Who would hang around for over a year as a spammer before actually spamming.)

Wow... I just noticed my registration date. I'd better be careful................. (wink)

Last edited by emeeder (2007-03-08 06:54:43)

Eric - '68 "Herbie" 1835cc (O\(53)/O)
GO BUCKS !!!!!!
  • From: Austin, TX USA
  • Registered: 2004-03-30
  • Posts: 240

Re: Help for "Bug in my Nose" has been banned, seems a familier issue ?

I just looked at my profile, and sure enough, my address was an old one that's no longer valid. I updated it and hopefully, problem solved. I still contend that the occasional ban is a far better thing to contend with than spam! :-) Cheers, David

Clancy wrote:

Darby and Nick (if Nick can read this post!): Evidently the spam software that Darren has implemented is for some as yet unknown reason picking on some of the longtime users. I noticed that "stereotype one" and several others are also being hit. I'm not sure if it has to do with the email address, the IP address or what. I've also notified Darren about this and I know that he is looking into it. Hopefully, something in the application will be tweaked and it will be a bit more stable.

Clancy