PaulGDalton Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Hi, I just figured I'd introduce myself, my name is Paul. I work for a plumbing company, but my hours just got cut down to part time. Unfortunately for you, that means I'll most likely be spending a lot of time on here, lol. I hope that it's okay to post here.. if not I'd appreciate it if a mod could move it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silus - Shard of Flame Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Hi, Paul! Welcome to the forum! Actually, we have an Introductions forum already, but this'll be moved probably as soon as one of the mods notices it. More time not working does seem to translate to more time on the computer, doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munin Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Hi, Paul! Welcome to the forum! Actually, we have an Introductions forum already, but this'll be moved probably as soon as one of the mods notices it. More time not working does seem to translate to more time on the computer, doesn't it? I'm 65% sure this guy is a spambot. If he's not, then I offer him my sincere apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shivertongue Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Hi, Paul! Welcome to the forum! Actually, we have an Introductions forum already, but this'll be moved probably as soon as one of the mods notices it. More time not working does seem to translate to more time on the computer, doesn't it? I'm 65% sure this guy is a spambot. If he's not, then I offer him my sincere apologies. Yeah, I'm quite certain as well. To what purpose, I don't know - it doesn't seem to be selling anything or linking to anything. If this person is, indeed, a real person, then I apologize - and tell them to make a post referencing Brandon Sanderson and/or one of the books, or Kar will bring the BanAxe down on his spambot head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munin Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Hi, Paul! Welcome to the forum! Actually, we have an Introductions forum already, but this'll be moved probably as soon as one of the mods notices it. More time not working does seem to translate to more time on the computer, doesn't it? I'm 65% sure this guy is a spambot. If he's not, then I offer him my sincere apologies. Yeah, I'm quite certain as well. To what purpose, I don't know - it doesn't seem to be selling anything or linking to anything. If this person is, indeed, a real person, then I apologize - and tell them to make a post referencing Brandon Sanderson and/or one of the books, or Kar will bring the BanAxe down on his spambot head. The way the post is laid out makes me think it's some kind of personals ad, but... I would expect a spambot to at least list their contact information in the post itself if they were trying to scam you. It's confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KChan Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Either way, this topic has been moved to the Introductions board. Spambot or human, intro threads do not belong in General theories. If you are human, good sir, then welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eerongal Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Hi, Paul! Welcome to the forum! Actually, we have an Introductions forum already, but this'll be moved probably as soon as one of the mods notices it. More time not working does seem to translate to more time on the computer, doesn't it? I'm 65% sure this guy is a spambot. If he's not, then I offer him my sincere apologies. Yeah, I'm quite certain as well. To what purpose, I don't know - it doesn't seem to be selling anything or linking to anything. If this person is, indeed, a real person, then I apologize - and tell them to make a post referencing Brandon Sanderson and/or one of the books, or Kar will bring the BanAxe down on his spambot head. The way the post is laid out makes me think it's some kind of personals ad, but... I would expect a spambot to at least list their contact information in the post itself if they were trying to scam you. It's confusing. Could be a failed spambot, i.e. one that doesnt properly work with this specific forum software/layout and failed to post spam info in its profile or something. Also, the mods could do an IP trace, see if it turns up any significant info, though if its a spambot from some kind of virus and/or spyware this would turn up nothing of note, it would just look like some dude posting from his house. Though if its posted from countries famous for spam (nigeria, anyone?) that could get us somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KChan Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Not that it matters. When we find spam, we delete the topic and ban the user. There's no use worrying about a supposed spambot that only introduces itself and doesn't do anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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