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Is IH getting inundated with SPAM?

https://www.indiehackers.com/post/1c0ec3f472

I'm talking about recent posts that have nothing to do with startups, or asking for biz advice. They're just spam.

Are there forum moderators that can delete these posts?

Some examples:
https://www.indiehackers.com/post/1c0ec3f472

https://www.indiehackers.com/post/ee76ea4b8c

https://www.indiehackers.com/post/f8769d23ca

https://www.indiehackers.com/post/22dea723b2

https://www.indiehackers.com/post/7f6c6cc00e

https://www.indiehackers.com/post/950b23406d

https://www.indiehackers.com/post/315acfc2da

https://www.indiehackers.com/post/3029c83a39

https://www.indiehackers.com/post/60c109cc2b

https://www.indiehackers.com/post/fdae4399b4

https://www.indiehackers.com/post/a42656c9f1

etc, etc, etc

#meta

submitted this linkon May 31, 2019
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    We're deleting spam posts more effectively now, and spammers are responding by creating more accounts. Will need to take some measure to (a) prevent spammer signup in the first place, (b) make it harder for spammers to make that first post, and (c) automatically delete posts likely to be spam before anyone sees it rather than waiting for Rosie or I to catch it ourselves or see the reports.

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    @rosiesherry @andreimc @owelcodes

    I’m new here but I think there needs to be some set of rules for new people - JMHO

    Personally, it would be cool if everyone can post an introduction before they post anything.

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      We appreciate the feedback. There's a back log of things/spam we need to tidy up and as part of that we will be reviewing how best to tackle it.

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    Yes, moderating/removing now. Much more than usual.

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    Seems like there is something fishy there