Yet another newbie
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Newnork1978
New member
Re: Hello
I know there are some shy folks out there...and I can understand someone being hesitant to post on other threads within the forum (right off the bat). It just seems like such a let down when everyone gathers to welcome someone new, only to never see that person post anything beyond their introduction.
I know there are some shy folks out there...and I can understand someone being hesitant to post on other threads within the forum (right off the bat). It just seems like such a let down when everyone gathers to welcome someone new, only to never see that person post anything beyond their introduction.
Re: Hello
I agree, New .... it IS frustrating!
But I believe it's better to err on the side of trusting a new poster, to assume the person is not a spammer, so we can welcome and keep new REAL posters with us. We need everyone we can get!
The veteran mods are pretty good at spotting and identifying spammers right away.
Lee
It just seems like such a let down when everyone gathers to welcome someone new, only to never see that person post anything beyond their introduction.
I agree, New .... it IS frustrating!
But I believe it's better to err on the side of trusting a new poster, to assume the person is not a spammer, so we can welcome and keep new REAL posters with us. We need everyone we can get!
The veteran mods are pretty good at spotting and identifying spammers right away.
Lee
Newnork1978
New member
Re: Hello
I'm not saying there's anything wrong with rolling out the welcome wagon the moment someone new comes along...I just tend to hold back until I see newcomers get a little more involved.
I'm not saying there's anything wrong with rolling out the welcome wagon the moment someone new comes along...I just tend to hold back until I see newcomers get a little more involved.
Re: Hello
Buzz isn't here right now so I will explain, but probably not as well as he would. LOL
First, this person had a suspicious IP address, from a location that has a lot of proxy servers that spammers often use. But since he posted he was in the Czech Republic, it was possible he was just a new member. (And we love new members! LOL) Then he began posting to threads, one right after the other, from the General Cooking section. That is often what spammers do to get their post count up quickly so they can post a link. We waited to see and sure enough, he added an advertising link. Then some of your brilliant, techie mods (not me) discovered this same person has done this on other forums, with the same result.
I just want to make clear - posting a link is not a problem for genuine members. But these people just pad their post count enough to add a link and then disappear. Also, there is the issue of malware on the sites they link to.
Buzz isn't here right now so I will explain, but probably not as well as he would. LOL
First, this person had a suspicious IP address, from a location that has a lot of proxy servers that spammers often use. But since he posted he was in the Czech Republic, it was possible he was just a new member. (And we love new members! LOL) Then he began posting to threads, one right after the other, from the General Cooking section. That is often what spammers do to get their post count up quickly so they can post a link. We waited to see and sure enough, he added an advertising link. Then some of your brilliant, techie mods (not me) discovered this same person has done this on other forums, with the same result.
I just want to make clear - posting a link is not a problem for genuine members. But these people just pad their post count enough to add a link and then disappear. Also, there is the issue of malware on the sites they link to.
Newnork1978
New member
Re: Hello
The first post I ever saw from that guy already said he was "banned". So I left it alone...I figured the powers that be were already on the case. Great job, guys!
The first post I ever saw from that guy already said he was "banned". So I left it alone...I figured the powers that be were already on the case. Great job, guys!
Re: Hello
Thank you, Newnork! It's always hard to ban any new member and we try to give them every benefit of the doubt before taking action.
Thank you, Newnork! It's always hard to ban any new member and we try to give them every benefit of the doubt before taking action.
Newnork1978
New member
Re: Hello
This is a fair and caring forum. You folks genuinely welcome new people and give everyone the benefit of the doubt right away. Those who stumble upon this forum and choose to stay are the lucky ones. I'm proud to be a member of NCT.
This is a fair and caring forum. You folks genuinely welcome new people and give everyone the benefit of the doubt right away. Those who stumble upon this forum and choose to stay are the lucky ones. I'm proud to be a member of NCT.
SilverSage
Resident Crone
Re: Hello
You guys are good! I saw him on 4 different forums, doing the same thing, and you guys are the only ones to catch on to him so far.
You guys are good! I saw him on 4 different forums, doing the same thing, and you guys are the only ones to catch on to him so far.
Re: Hello
Thank you, SS! It was Jim and Buzz who had the eagle eye for this user. They are amazing!
Thank you, SS! It was Jim and Buzz who had the eagle eye for this user. They are amazing!
Re: Hello
Names like Someboy and Redhot always make me a tad suspicious.
I might not be a mod, but it's fun to sit back and watch things unfold. LOL
Names like Someboy and Redhot always make me a tad suspicious.
I might not be a mod, but it's fun to sit back and watch things unfold. LOL
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pattycookin
New member
Hi! I am new!
My user name is Pattycookin and I am happy to be part of this site. My real name is Pat. I have a husband,2 grown chikldren and 2 grandsons. I love to cook and get new recipes.
My user name is Pattycookin and I am happy to be part of this site. My real name is Pat. I have a husband,2 grown chikldren and 2 grandsons. I love to cook and get new recipes.
Re: Hi! I am new!
The warmest of welcomes, Pat.
The warmest of welcomes, Pat.
CaliforniaCook
Banned
Re: Hi! I am new!
Hi Pat. Welcome to NCT
Hi Pat. Welcome to NCT
Re: Hi! I am new!
Hi Patty!!!! Welcome to Net Cooking Talk. I'm glad you found us.
We have a bit in common. I have grown kids and a couple grandbabies also. Don't ya love it.
We have a lot of really talented and sharing people here. I think you are going to like it here. Enjoy and post often.
Hi Patty!!!! Welcome to Net Cooking Talk. I'm glad you found us.
We have a bit in common. I have grown kids and a couple grandbabies also.
Don't ya love it. We have a lot of really talented and sharing people here. I think you are going to like it here. Enjoy and post often.
pattycookin
New member
Re: Hi! I am new!
Thanks so much for all the welcomes. Great site!
Thanks so much for all the welcomes. Great site!
Re: Hi! I am new!
Hi, Pat! Welcome to NCT! It's wonderful having you here.
Hi, Pat! Welcome to NCT! It's wonderful having you here.
