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Spam, Spam, Spam Posted by Moderator on November 28, 2023, 4:29 pm The spam wars continue…and a long post ahead… I’m sure many have noticed the increase in replies to posts that are completely irrelevant and usually contain a link to some nefarious website. Obviously no one should follow these links and we wish we had a way to stop them from posting in the first place. Well, we do have a way, and that is to start a new message board that requires someone to be “logged in” before posting, and it will allow me to delete the garbage if it still makes it through. A couple hurdles to overcome. 1. The current board will live on because I haven’t yet been successful in getting the hosting company to reply to requests to gain access. The good news is you could still go to the old site and search for prior posts, the bad news is it will create confusion having two message boards going at the same time. The old one will probably run out by next November as far as I can tell. 2. The replacement board I have been testing isn’t allowing pictures to be posted easily. I think this is a deal breaker so I’m looking for a different format that is more photo friendly but still allows better control over spam. So tell me what you think. Forge ahead and start a new board (that’s photo friendly) even with the old one running? Wait until the old one expires and ignore the spam in the meantime? Please vote/comment on this thread. PS: And now for something completely different

Re: Spam, Spam, Spam Posted by Lynne on November 28, 2023, 6:51 pm, in reply to "Spam, Spam, Spam" When Daniel was Moderator, there was seldom any spam, so there must be some way to screen incoming posts. However, he also insisted that people post links, which I refused to do because I never read them. My vote is for only one Message Board. You deserve a million thanks for talking on this thankless job

Re: Spam, Spam, Spam Posted by James F. on November 28, 2023, 9:37 pm, in reply to "Re: Spam, Spam, Spam" The reason you didn't see as much spam before was twofold. One was Daniel was constantly deleting it as he saw it and others, including myself, would send an email to report it and he would then delete it.

Re: Spam, Spam, Spam Posted by Robbie Boyes on November 28, 2023, 7:47 pm, in reply to "Spam, Spam, Spam" As an appreciative frequent enjoyer of the board, my vote would be. whatever is the most convenient for the moderator is good with me. If we really need or want to post a photo , those of us that tolerate face book could use La Manzanilla Life site ?

Re: Spam, Spam, Spam Posted by Leslie on November 28, 2023, 9:13 pm, in reply to "Re: Spam, Spam, Spam" Idea: Or an entirely new Facebook page that serves the same function of the message board

Re: Spam, Spam, Spam Posted by Annie on November 28, 2023, 10:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Spam, Spam, Spam" Problem with Facebook,is, not everyone uses it. It’s nice to have options

Re: Spam, Spam, Spam Posted by Beccistarr on November 29, 2023, 7:02 am, in reply to "Re: Spam, Spam, Spam" I agree it should be what works for the moderator and I suspect there’s something out there that would accomplish everything that the current board does. Frankly I couldn’t imagine a LaManzanilla message board without David’s photos. How about asking other local boards what they use…Melaque has Tom Zap for example.

Re: Spam, Spam, Spam Posted by Stephanie on November 29, 2023, 7:16 am, in reply to "Re: Spam, Spam, Spam" Make it easy for you Mr. Moderator..we can all adapt!

Re: Spam, Spam, Spam Posted by Benito pv on November 29, 2023, 1:11 pm, in reply to "Spam, Spam, Spam" Here is a thought. Why not continue on this board/host? It is free and everyone knows how it works since 2003. What needs to be done is simply create a new account! VOILA! Done deal. Thank you! https://www.boardhost.com/

Re: Spam, Spam, Spam Posted by Moderator on November 29, 2023, 4:50 pm, in reply to "Re: Spam, Spam, Spam" Yes, that is an option and I have a test site created, but it isn’t the same site (it is the same hosting company). This opens the door for people posting on two different sites and creating confusion. I am still leaning towards this option and monitoring both boards for a while to redirect people to the new site.

Re: Spam, Spam, Spam Posted by Moderator on November 29, 2023, 4:52 pm, in reply to "Re: Spam, Spam, Spam" Oh, and it’s not free unless you like pop up ads every time you read a post. Not expensive, but still a few hundred dollars per year to have an ad free experience.

Re: Spam, Spam, Spam Posted by Jim T on November 29, 2023, 5:06 pm, in reply to "Re: Spam, Spam, Spam" Honorable Moderator -- I would be very happy to contribute long term to a pop up free site. An Intercam bank account so I can transfer funds efficiently would be much appreciated. Jim T

Re: Spam, Spam, Spam Posted by Moderator on November 29, 2023, 6:17 pm, in reply to "Re: Spam, Spam, Spam" Thanks Jim! Once I have the final cost, I will post a request for donations, intercam will be an option.

Re: Spam, Spam, Spam Posted by Erin S on December 19, 2023, 10:43 am, in reply to "Re: Spam, Spam, Spam" But it is not free, Daniel paid the annual fees.

Re: Spam, Spam, Spam Posted by Jim T on November 29, 2023, 8:24 pm, in reply to "Spam, Spam, Spam" I have found doing a "Global Transfer" to an Intercam bank account very simple. The name, street address of the account "owner" and clabe number. Is required. Then, the Intercam branch in Melaque is under Intercam Jalisco, La Huerta. Foreign funds easily converted to pesos delivered within 48 hours and cost is approx $6.

Re: Spam, Spam, Spam Posted by lucy schappy on December 19, 2023, 7:08 am, in reply to "Re: Spam, Spam, Spam" Thank you so much for all of your ongoing efforts! We appreciate this opportunity to connect with the community so very much and are happy to contribute to make your job easier and to allow the best format.

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