What do you do if you see SPAM?

hafrogman · Jun 7, 2012

Herzog said:
Although I think using the XP method when reporting spam avoids leaving thread clutter, how about the 'report' button leaving behind a 'reported' message simmilar to the xp message immediately?

While that would be fine for spam, the same report function is used for abusive/harassing behavior. Having little 'reported' notes pop up in the middle of an already temperamental situation could easily devolve things into all out flame wars.

Thorkull · Jul 31, 2012

PM Spam?

How do we report a PM if we suspect it's a spammer?

Lwaxy · Jul 31, 2012

Eternity?

Just delete it in that case, otherwise report it.

Scott DeWar · Apr 12, 2013

If a spammer spams your thread, can the author of the thread delete that post?

Umbran · Apr 12, 2013

Nope. The OP does not have editorial rights beyond those of other users.

Scott DeWar · Apr 12, 2013

huh, thought Morrus had set that up

Umbran · Apr 12, 2013

Not to my knowledge.

I imagine such a function could get ugly very quickly - the major thing for spam posts is not deleting them (which is nice for your thread, I admit), it is "spambanning" them, so they can't post any more. Now imagine an edition war thread or two where the OP decides he's going to start editing out opinions he or she doesn't like what someone is saying. For sure, they would get caught, but it would be messy.