Proper entry for Human Verification Q&A (spammer problems)

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  • Vae Solis
    New Member
    • Aug 2010
    • 19
    • 4.0.x
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    [Forum] Proper entry for Human Verification Q&A (spammer problems)

    Hey guys, I'm helping out some friends with spammers on their vBulletin 4 forum. I'm going to give Q&A Verification a whirl, but I want to make sure I enter the details correctly.

    Specifically, if I ask a question, what is the proper method of inserting multiple correct answers? Do they need to be separated by just a space, or comma?

    Example:

    Q - How many band members are in Black Sabbath?

    A - Four, or 4.

    Just want to make sure I get that set up correctly for them. These guys are getting annihilated by spammers, the forum needs rescuing!

    Also, if anyone has any extra suggestions aside from Q&A verification, I'm all ears. I'm particularly concerned about human spammer registrations that are then turned over to bots.

    Thanks,
    D
    Tags: captcha, human verification, recaptcha, spam prevention, spambot, spammers
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      #2
      Have you tried to use reCAPTCHA instead?

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        • Merjawy
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          • Sep 2002
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          #3
          Just add answers to the same questions you will see the option to add another answer once you set the Q/A
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            • Vae Solis
              New Member
              • Aug 2010
              • 19
              • 4.0.x
              #4
              Originally posted by semprot
              Have you tried to use reCAPTCHA instead?
              I haven't logged into their ACP yet, but yes, the current system is reCAPTCHA:

              http://www.julien-k.com/forum/register.php


              Spambots are somehow getting right past it.

              Cheers,
              D

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                • Vae Solis
                  New Member
                  • Aug 2010
                  • 19
                  • 4.0.x
                  #5
                  Originally posted by Merjawy
                  Just add answers to the same questions you will see the option to add another answer once you set the Q/A
                  Great, thanks!

                  About reCAPTCHA, is it possible they may have it set incorrectly? I haven't logged into their ACP yet, I'm doing research on this now while I wait to hear back from the current forum admin.

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                    • Guest
                      #6
                      Originally posted by Vae Solis
                      I haven't logged into their ACP yet, but yes, the current system is reCAPTCHA:

                      http://www.julien-k.com/forum/register.php


                      Spambots are somehow getting right past it.

                      Cheers,
                      D
                      Originally posted by Vae Solis
                      Great, thanks!

                      About reCAPTCHA, is it possible they may have it set incorrectly? I haven't logged into their ACP yet, I'm doing research on this now while I wait to hear back from the current forum admin.
                      I've checked your forum and your reCAPTCHA is working fine. Try to use Q/A instead. And here is some tips about how to deal with spammers.
                      How to Reduce Spam and Registration Bots - vBulletin Community Forum
                      http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?359107-How-to-Reduce-Spam-and-Registration-Bots

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