run it and report back, post a creenshot suggested multiple times - no response by you regarding this.
post a screenshot fo your members role permissions after any changes that were suggested, if you decided to follow instructions regarding bad permissions settings.
please don't report how many members are joining or spam applicants until you can respond to what you changed and screenshots, and your config.php
I may not provide the completed solution you might desire, but I do try to provide honest suggestions to help you solve your issue.
Denis you need to make sure that members do not have permissions to add other users. Remove the checkmark from the Member Role for adding User.
You created this problem by setting permissions wrong. Fix the permissions and ban or delete the Users who infiltrated your forum and are adding people. That is how they become members . They have been added by someone else.
Denis you need to make sure that members do not have permissions to add other users. Remove the checkmark from the Member Role for adding User.
You created this problem by setting permissions wrong. Fix the permissions and ban or delete the Users who infiltrated your forum and are adding people. That is how they become members . They have been added by someone else.
ultimately and unfortunately, the problem is inability read comments and focus for some unknown reason and same answer has to be repeated 4 or 5 times before the op reads and follows instruction - the recurring theme. and a smattering of spam in this thread that adds little to helping the op.
******************* 8 steps to solving your problem ****************************************
1 read the comment
2 read the comment again to make sure you understand it
3 follow suggestion.
4 if responder asks for additional information(e.g. screenshots files) , provide that information requested
5 report back exactly exactly what you did in your own words to address the comment.
6 re-read the comment, then re-read your response and see if you successfully did what was suggested and whether you stated in detail what you did.
7 avoid running off on tangents and digressions,
8 re read step 1 and repeat over and over.
******************* 8 steps to solving your problem ****************************************
I may not provide the completed solution you might desire, but I do try to provide honest suggestions to help you solve your issue.
Denis you need to make sure that members do not have permissions to add other users. Remove the checkmark from the Member Role for adding User.
You created this problem by setting permissions wrong. Fix the permissions and ban or delete the Users who infiltrated your forum and are adding people. That is how they become members . They have been added by someone else.
In an effort to see if the type was the problem .....
h1>Denis you need to make sure that members do not have permissions to add other users. Remove the checkmark from the Member Role for adding User.
You created this problem by setting permissions wrong. Fix the permissions and ban or delete the Users who infiltrated your forum and are adding people. That is how they become members . They have been added by someone else.
I sorry but I spent the whole day yesterday setting 2.1.6 as I wanted it's not there yet: Also while deleting "Members" and trying to fine out a way of banning an email domain, can't find a way.
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I have reset user roles 2 days ago and it's made no difference I'm still getting about 250 new "members" and 50+ post's a day. I will look at the other suggestions on here today, thanks everyone for the help:
you've lost me Denis. because you won't post your conf/config.php (making sure don't post your passwords or email and keys). I'm officially giving up until I see it. good luck.
a dear friend thinks this discussion is like playing "whack a mole"
adjustments made but answers to questions by people trying to help get glossed over and remain unanswered.
then a new questions arises. op goes off on tangent tries something else in the guessing game, a new question asked and responder replies and has a followup questions it too remains unanswered, versions change, plugins change, etc.
I may not provide the completed solution you might desire, but I do try to provide honest suggestions to help you solve your issue.
if after installing these plugins above and have upgraded to 2.1.7 and you still have spam issues, when you do start a new discussion relating to vanilla 2.1.7
please include a list of all your roles
screenshots of all permissions for each role.
post your config.php from 2.1.7 without passwords and sensitive info
Comments
add this after you post your config.php
http://vanillaforums.org/addon/noroleassigned-plugin
run it and report back, post a creenshot suggested multiple times - no response by you regarding this.
post a screenshot fo your members role permissions after any changes that were suggested, if you decided to follow instructions regarding bad permissions settings.
please don't report how many members are joining or spam applicants until you can respond to what you changed and screenshots, and your config.php
I may not provide the completed solution you might desire, but I do try to provide honest suggestions to help you solve your issue.
Denis you need to make sure that members do not have permissions to add other users. Remove the checkmark from the Member Role for adding User.
You created this problem by setting permissions wrong. Fix the permissions and ban or delete the Users who infiltrated your forum and are adding people. That is how they become members . They have been added by someone else.
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I guess he couldn't see this
http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/comment/223218/#Comment_223218
the typeface was too small
I may not provide the completed solution you might desire, but I do try to provide honest suggestions to help you solve your issue.
In one word: enlargement. It works.
.> @Anonymoose said:
ultimately and unfortunately, the problem is inability read comments and focus for some unknown reason and same answer has to be repeated 4 or 5 times before the op reads and follows instruction - the recurring theme. and a smattering of spam in this thread that adds little to helping the op.
******************* 8 steps to solving your problem ****************************************
******************* 8 steps to solving your problem ****************************************
I may not provide the completed solution you might desire, but I do try to provide honest suggestions to help you solve your issue.
Denis you need to make sure that members do not have permissions to add other users. Remove the checkmark from the Member Role for adding User.
You created this problem by setting permissions wrong. Fix the permissions and ban or delete the Users who infiltrated your forum and are adding people. That is how they become members . They have been added by someone else.
In an effort to see if the type was the problem .....
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You created this problem by setting permissions wrong. Fix the permissions and ban or delete the Users who infiltrated your forum and are adding people. That is how they become members . They have been added by someone else.
Repetition might also be a good idea.
I sorry but I spent the whole day yesterday setting 2.1.6 as I wanted it's not there yet: Also while deleting "Members" and trying to fine out a way of banning an email domain, can't find a way.
>
I have reset user roles 2 days ago and it's made no difference I'm still getting about 250 new "members" and 50+ post's a day. I will look at the other suggestions on here today, thanks everyone for the help:
What permissions do you have for Bulk Invite ?
What is the registration method ?
So is the problem on 2.1 or 2.0 or both ?
Have you banned those who infiltrated the forum ?
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you've lost me Denis. because you won't post your conf/config.php (making sure don't post your passwords or email and keys). I'm officially giving up until I see it. good luck.
a dear friend thinks this discussion is like playing "whack a mole"
adjustments made but answers to questions by people trying to help get glossed over and remain unanswered.
then a new questions arises. op goes off on tangent tries something else in the guessing game, a new question asked and responder replies and has a followup questions it too remains unanswered, versions change, plugins change, etc.
I may not provide the completed solution you might desire, but I do try to provide honest suggestions to help you solve your issue.
I tend to agree with your buddy... it also resembles a sinking inflatable raft. You patch one hole and water gets in from somewhere else...
Denis, #Focus on one thing at a time
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as of today .... fyi: The 2.0 branch is no longer secure or supported! Upgrade!
since 2.0.x is now officially no longer secure.
probably best just to concentrate on 2.1.7 update and don't worry so much about theme and other cosmetic things.
then start a NEW discussion of you have a live forum and everything is upgraded to 2.1.7
and only relate info that is concerning vanilla 2.1.7 related spam.
with approval registration, do not use confirm-email, add registration question plugin, and registration restriction plugin, and or x00's http://vanillaforums.org/addon/nocaptcharecaptcha-plugin
if after installing these plugins above and have upgraded to 2.1.7 and you still have spam issues, when you do start a new discussion relating to vanilla 2.1.7
please include a list of all your roles
screenshots of all permissions for each role.
post your config.php from 2.1.7 without passwords and sensitive info
and run
http://vanillaforums.org/addon/noroleassigned-plugin
and post your results.
I think we should close this discussion re 2.0.18.x
I may not provide the completed solution you might desire, but I do try to provide honest suggestions to help you solve your issue.
Ok I working on getting the new site up, the spam is tailing off now as they are being reported.