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New User Registration

Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2020 1:47 pm
by insitu_az
I have been receiving about 50 fake new member applications per day during the last 2 months. Most of the applications come from eastern European IP addresses, and most of the emails used on the applications are from Russia. I suspect they are stemming from some plan to use the site as a spamming resource during the election.

Anyways, I have turned off all new member applications for time being. I will turn it back on after the election to see if settles back down. If you are attempting to join our Datsun/JDM group, send an email to the address posted and I will open up registrations to allow you to join.

Sorry for the inconvenience,
Guy

Re: New User Registration

Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:51 am
by L320-Dale
Thanks Guy for keeping a close eye on this and keeping the forum "safe". I think you have a good idea there.

Dale

Re: New User Registration

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 10:35 pm
by insitu_az
The huge influx of fake registrations has ended, and the registration app. is turned on again. I will still screen each application for valid email address and location, but this should make for an easier process for those wishing to join the group.

I will keep the registration open like this unless the fake applications become too much of a burden again.
- Guy

Re: New User Registration

Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2021 8:05 am
by Duffman
As always, thanks, Guy, for your diligence and efforts on this website. It is most appreciated!