Mod Question?! Now getting multiple chicken related spam........

[Boyd]

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Only place I talk chickens is here. I don't do google searches on them etc, and as I mentioned I don't run windows... so there is no way for a tracking cookie to scan my email account (webmail and blackberry). And the email I used was set to public if you hover over my name, but I've changed that. That's why I was wondering. I'm relieved that you haven't given up the list

It is within the past week that I've started getting them.

ETA - the email address I used here is one I've only used for getting large file attachments and for this forum for the most part.

What do you run in place of windows?

a flavor of linux called Ubuntu, version 9.10. Rock solid and has driver support for everything I've ever plugged into it.

 

[Ridgerunner]

This is the email I received. I suspect it is somehow linked to this forum.


catfishman from BackYardChickens Forum has sent you a message. You can reply to catfishman by replying to this e-mail.

The message reads as follows:
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http://backyardchickens.com/ would you please read my blog about all things chicken. I have been raising more than 50 breeds of chickens 40 years.

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BackYardChickens Forum Mailer

 

[ranchhand]

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That's what I got in a PM.

 

[CoopCrazy]

I emailed supportatbackyardchickens.. and asked that they warn this guy not to send these out.. He has only been on the site since the 13th and hasnt posted anything.. It seems to me he is just trying to get folks to read his blog..

 

[ranchhand]

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People will join just for access to email addresses and PMs. It called spamming and is strictly forbidden, not to mention annoying! I'm sure he'll be gone before long, but be aware there a lot of trolls who try it. If you see it, report it.

 

[usschicago1]

Whats a troll? I see people say that alot?

 

[PaulaJoAnne]

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Do you know what trolling is, in referance to fishing?
Well, in computer speak, a troll is someone who is phishing for email addys to send spam to. They also look for topics where they can cause trouble by posting controversial viewpoints.

 

[DuckLady]

That spammer/member has been banned. Please just delete anything from it.

Just make sure your privacy settings have you hiding your email address.