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Subject: TMW: it is time to get more aggressive with spammers; it is time for spam crusaders!
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:48:46 +0000 (UTC)
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like most CSSM visitors of TMW&#8217;s web engine, i am very frustrated, not only with the again revived onslaught of spam by extremely spiteful individuals - who seem to have a valid TMW account, to boot - but even more so with the still toothless instrument of the new news engine to fight it

why continue to tip-toe around those malignant critters?!

i strongly suggest that something along this line be implemented quickly(!)

- we all know that there are many friendly, good natured, and seasoned CSSM/FEX citizens who&#8217;ve been around regularly for a long time with a well known reputation for real, down-to-earth contributions&#8230;
- we all trust their judgment&#8230;
- we all know who they are, no need to list them here&#8230;
- we all agree 100% on what constitutes spam, undoubtedly, without having to ponder for days or write a philosophical dissertation on the matter&#8230;
- these CSSMers - if they agree to participate and become such crusaders - should have the power (eg, by means of a flag set in their TMW account) to REMOVE such spam IMMEDIATELY&#8230;

- this could simply be done by an additional, user-friendly clicky option on the <view thread> page, eg, REMOVE THIS POST/SPAM, which would be effective instantly&#8230;
- TMW accounts of spammers should be blocked
- for the sake of transparency:
     removed posts should be moved into an archive visible to all visitors
     the list of spam crusaders should be visible to everyone
&#8230;.blocked accounts should be visible to all

in my view, it&#8217;s time to DO something - not just talk endlessly!

us