Too many "spammy" accounts

[fitsexyguy]

I've noticed there seem to be lots of people who are not exactly brand new to the site any more and they have very low or many no posts at all, they also have no information in them, no profile pics nothing. The number of accounts seems to be increasing too.

Obviously new people need to get settled in but should there maybe be a rule to get rid of accounts that have no information on them with one or two posts in the s/m forum? I've clicked on accounts that are online to find this exact situation they have been members for months and after looking through their stats all they have is one maybe two posts.

Is it just me that feels this way or do others agree there needs to be some notice when you sign up that that won't be tolerated and step up the rules a bit? That's just my opinion, not saying it's right just want to see how everyone else feels about it!

[The Evil Porlo]

I do agree in a way but some people just sign up to get slaves or masters. If you look at the posts its all S/M based and when they realise no one is going to reply, they leave but will come back in a few months to see if they got any replies.

[Hollyann]

I've noticed this to and was thinking of starting a thread like this but I did not know what to call it

[softeyes]

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There's already been a discussion about banning, as there will no deleting, inactive accounts, and it's not leading anywhere, there won't be a "closing" of inactive accounts.

That being said, these accounts you are referring to aren't "spamming" if they aren't posting anything. It also could be they are only using the chat, or just only PM'ing people. Maybe they just enjoy reading the forum without getting involved.

Why should they have their accounts banned?

[newninja]

I agree with softeyes, if they are not clogging up the site with meaningless posts, I see no reason to get rid of their accounts. I would rather have someone who takes the time to browse through the site and make a couple of decent posts than people who post a two line thread on their first day.

[depp]

A lot of people like to lurk. Unless people are making crappy posts (and I don't see an increase in this) I'm not too concerned.

[fitsexyguy]

Okay, there is a reason why I put "spammy" in brackets because I didn't know quite what to call it. That's fair enough, I just find it odd that people who have been here for a long time have no info on their profile, no picture, no posts, etc. If they are using chat, if I get a message I look at if they have any posts because someone who doesn't post or have anything on their profile just doesn't seem very genuine!

[Myrrh]

Would you consider me a spammy member?
I get nervous when posting. "Is my response valid? Am i just making small talk? Will any one even pay attention"

Them kind of things come into my head, and then i just don't post. Because of this, it can take me years to even get a post count over 20, sometimes.
If people just want to browse, or don't like to post much, its not right to just delete them.

Its the members who clog up the forums with useless adverts or just annoy people that should be banned. Or members who havent logged in for perhaps 3-4 years...

Well; thats just my oppinion, anyway.

[Manbearpig]

Unless they break the rules or ask for their account to be banned, I don't feel it is right to ban accounts. Many users (Robbo/Rob comes to mind) may go away for several years only to reappear later as someone who posts. It really doesn't clog up anything, and it is something they did not ask for, therefore, it really isn't something we should be messing with

[fitsexyguy]

Originally Posted by Manbearpig

Unless they break the rules or ask for their account to be banned, I don't feel it is right to ban accounts. Many users (Robbo/Rob comes to mind) may go away for several years only to reappear later as someone who posts. It really doesn't clog up anything, and it is something they did not ask for, therefore, it really isn't something we should be messing with

Okay fair enough, that makes sense.

[fitsexyguy]

Originally Posted by Myrrh

Would you consider me a spammy member?
I get nervous when posting. "Is my response valid? Am i just making small talk? Will any one even pay attention"

Them kind of things come into my head, and then i just don't post. Because of this, it can take me years to even get a post count over 20, sometimes.
If people just want to browse, or don't like to post much, its not right to just delete them.

Its the members who clog up the forums with useless adverts or just annoy people that should be banned. Or members who havent logged in for perhaps 3-4 years...

Well; thats just my oppinion, anyway.

No, your account isn't spammy, you can see that you've actually been active and stuff like there are posts on your wall, you have some posts, customised your profile, have a picture etc.

[theone]

Originally Posted by Myrrh

Would you consider me a spammy member?
I get nervous when posting. "Is my response valid? Am i just making small talk? Will any one even pay attention"

Them kind of things come into my head, and then i just don't post. Because of this, it can take me years to even get a post count over 20, sometimes.
If people just want to browse, or don't like to post much, its not right to just delete them.

Its the members who clog up the forums with useless adverts or just annoy people that should be banned. Or members who havent logged in for perhaps 3-4 years...

Well; thats just my oppinion, anyway.

I agree with you there is no reason to ban anyone just because they have a low post count.

Also, I would certainly not consider you to be a spammy member in any way. Your post makes perfect sense and you have obviously considered what you want to say before you posted. This is a lot more than some members do on this site, and it is a credit to yourself that you have bothered to make a quality post.

I hope you will feel welcome to make more posts, because I think you just lack a bit of confidence. There is certainly nothing wrong with what you post and we need more sensible and positive comments like yours here.