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GN overwhelmed by SPAM threads

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Marydoll Mon 22-Jan-24 07:50:23

Good morning all, as it is impossible to report the multitude of SPAM threads this morning, I have emailed GNHQ.
I doubt if they will read my email.

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Georgesgran Wed 01-May-24 21:07:49

Well done GNHQ - deleted the threads immediately.

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Oopsadaisy1 Wed 01-May-24 21:06:52

They’ve started again tonight , I’m reporting them but not posting on there, as it will keep them on the Active thread.

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Georgesgran Wed 01-May-24 21:06:34

I’ve just reported 3 in the past 30 seconds.

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fancythat Wed 01-May-24 21:05:38

Dear KellyGransnet

As you probably know, there have been a whole lot more lately.

Is there anything you can do, your end, to stop them getting onto the board in the first place?

Better software[if that is the right word] perhaps?

As someone pointed out somewhere, MN does not appear to have the same problem.

Many thanks.

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KellyGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 22-Jan-24 09:13:27

Morning all,

Thanks to everyone who reported the huge number of spam threads that appeared this morning. We're so sorry for all the disruption! We've cleared them all away by now but please hit the Report button if you see any others.

Thanks for your patience. flowers

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Grannybags Mon 22-Jan-24 08:52:52

It’s a bump from me!

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GrannyGravy13 Mon 22-Jan-24 08:48:53

Ditto Marydoll but I need to get a wriggle on, getting up and showered would be a good idea.

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Marydoll Mon 22-Jan-24 08:46:32

I'm doing a bit of bumping!

It has to be a Bot.

A bot is a software program that operates on the Internet and performs repetitive tasks. While some bot traffic is from good bots, bad bots can have a huge negative impact on a website or application.

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Serendipity22 Mon 22-Jan-24 08:38:27

Ahhhh seen it now..
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Serendipity22 Mon 22-Jan-24 08:34:13

I haven't a clue what's going on.

Who? What? When? 😕

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GrannyGravy13 Mon 22-Jan-24 08:12:42

Been reporting, hopefully when MN get into work they will sort it

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SunshineSally Mon 22-Jan-24 08:09:59

Omg - there’s so many!😱😱😱😱
I started reporting them - but am now wondering if I’m just encouraging them to spam a lot!

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Su22 Mon 22-Jan-24 08:06:48

I reported a couple but far too many to report now angry

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Parsley3 Mon 22-Jan-24 08:05:11

Will do my bit as well to bump them off..

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aggie Mon 22-Jan-24 08:03:33

Its a bit scary that the messages just keep on reappearing

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nanna8 Mon 22-Jan-24 08:00:14

I thought I’d had too much wine!

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Marydoll Mon 22-Jan-24 08:00:05

Thats what I have been doing to knock them off the active list. It's all about teamwork!! 😉

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tanith Mon 22-Jan-24 07:57:36

Just keep bumping up a couple of normal posts people 👍

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silverlining48 Mon 22-Jan-24 07:53:30

Morning marydoll,
Let’s hope this gets sorted out.

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fancythat Mon 22-Jan-24 07:53:01

I would have thought they will notice somehow.
Am beginning to think it may be a robot/ai?
Would a person sit there and type 3 spams per minute sometimes?

Glad you posted.
I was beginning it think it was just me that could see them.

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Gingster Mon 22-Jan-24 07:52:53

Thanks Marydoll 👍

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Bakingmad0203 Mon 22-Jan-24 07:52:50

I shall do the same Marydoll At first I thought the wind had affected my iPad 🤣

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shysal Mon 22-Jan-24 07:52:45

I reported one and added message that there are dozens. Hope HQ soon sort it!

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Sago Mon 22-Jan-24 07:52:44

How sad that someone can sabotage the site like this, and for what gain?

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tanith Mon 22-Jan-24 07:52:01

Good grief what the heck!!!!! I hope GNHQ wake up soon.

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