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    Default Add PM restrictions for new users?

    Is it possible and is it a good idea to have this feature?
    So we don't have to deal with newly created accounts private messaging phishing links/viruses to other members

    Examples shown here with fresh, newly created accounts that have no posts/activity besides 'Private Messaging'

    Thread made today about a user http://villavu.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101422
    Thread I made about 2 users, ended up being more of of them http://villavu.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101654

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    I think this would be a good idea, but if we set it too low, it may increase spamming to get to that number, but it if it was too high it would punish legitimate users. I would make it like two days/ a day time restriction.

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    Most thread based spam bots are caught by their 3rd post. So I'd imagine having a post requirement of 5-10 posts prior to PMing would be fine as that still is a fairly low number for most people to reach.

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    totally agree with kevin.

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    I don't know if this is the best way to go about it. It's certainly worth considering if possible to do.

    EDIT: Meh, prob not the best idea to post so i'll remove.
    Last edited by Neznam; 04-19-2013 at 01:52 AM.

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    I think with 0 posts and no posting links would be reasonable but at 0 posts I was asking scripting questions so I shouldn't have to spam the forum for posts to ask questions about scripting...
    You have permission to steal anything I've ever made...

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