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Your personal email is never disclosed to anyone so there is no way for a spambot to ping back our users. As for handling spam, yes it is a challenge but somet
by dotmatrix22 15y ago
Your personal email is never disclosed to anyone so there is no way for a spambot to ping back our users.
As for handling spam, yes it is a challenge but something we plan on doing to prevent spam is sending automatic authentication links to accounts we believe are posting a high volume in a short period of time. The authentication link will lead them back to a page that requires them to fill out a different captcha for each link.
Finally with regards to signatures, there is definitely OER software that exists that we can test out handling signatures and images inside the email itself.
- coderdude 15y agoI wasn't so much worried about the spammers finding their way back to me, but my spam finding its way to you. :) (via infection of course) The authentication link is a good idea. They can still post non-automated messages (and automated messages if they find the right lib for breaking captchas) but at the very least it will give you a way to keep a close eye on suspicious activity. Someone starts triggering the captcha? Take a look at what they do.
- dotmatrix22 15y agoThis is all great feedback! BTW, if you have any ideas or ways to combat future issues like these would love to learn from you.
- coderdude 15y agoGlad I could help. I'll ping you if any other ideas come to mind.