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General Talk => General Discussion => Topic started by: excess.11 on March 04, 2015, 09:40:04 PM

Title: Registering for an account on the forum. (Or so it seems)
Post by: excess.11 on March 04, 2015, 09:40:04 PM

What s up with this phenomenon............this has always intrigued me............when viewing who s online you can regularly see some 10 to 20 "Guests" "registering for an account on the forum" daily/hourly and by the minute.........yet you d be lucky to see a new users name as "Latest member on the forum" once a month if not bi monthly.
In the words of Pauline Hanson........."Please Explain?
There s seems to be a lot of frustration from people wanting to register .but having trouble entering precisely and correctly the answer to the log in question . I know this is to stop spam..........but maybe it s causing a lot of otherwise lost new members to give up in frustration.
And on another subject....as a non facebook user........how many members are participating on the facebook page or other means and bypassing this forum as I ve noticed a downturn in input as well as online presence.(Hands up the Lurkers).
It s the old adage............"Use it or Lose it".
So if your reading this and have an opinion....or even a bike related comment or query.....or a pic of those plastic streamers out the end of the handgrips or wooden pegs and cardboard clackers on the rear wheel spokes.........don t be shy ....don't be a fly on the wall....you may very well ask that dumb question a lot of others are afraid to ask but want to know the answer to .
Just like this topic....... and any answers or opinions  :)

Title: Re: Registering for an account on the forum. (Or so it seems)
Post by: excess.11 on March 04, 2015, 10:05:11 PM

Here s an example................


Guest   March 04, 2015, 10:03:01 PM Viewing the topic 516,, 2013 flood victim.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 10:02:44 PM Viewing the topic timing plate differenes.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 10:02:18 PM Viewing the topic XS1100's For Sale.
Guest   March 04, 2015, 10:01:36 PM Registering for an account on the forum.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 10:01:30 PM Registering for an account on the forum.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 10:00:35 PM Registering for an account on the forum.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 10:00:28 PM Registering for an account on the forum.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:57:56 PM Viewing the topic 516,, 2013 flood victim.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:57:27 PM Registering for an account on the forum.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:57:23 PM Registering for an account on the forum.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:55:58 PM Registering for an account on the forum.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:54:54 PM Viewing the help page.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:52:22 PM Registering for an account on the forum.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:47:54 PM Viewing the topic STONE - legindary Aussi biker movie.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:47:44 PM Registering for an account on the forum.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:47:12 PM Viewing the topic Tailshaft.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:45:14 PM Viewing the board EBAY Treasures.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:42:51 PM Registering for an account on the forum.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:42:47 PM Registering for an account on the forum.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:42:10 PM Registering for an account on the forum.
Online  BrettS   March 04, 2015, 09:41:50 PM Viewing Xsrunner's profile.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:41:42 PM Viewing the topic Haigslea Bike Museum Photos.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:40:54 PM Registering for an account on the forum.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:40:34 PM Registering for an account on the forum.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:34:43 PM Registering for an account on the forum.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:33:30 PM Viewing the topic Handlebar fairing for RH.
 Guest   March 04, 2015, 09:32:53 PM Viewing the topic XS1100 jumping out of 2nd.


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Title: Re: Registering for an account on the forum. (Or so it seems)
Post by: Christian Raith on March 04, 2015, 11:32:09 PM

They are either robots or spammers trying to get access to do what they did when I first started the site......get in and wreck it
That is why we have the security questions and if they are fair dinkum they can email for info but they never do.
Security is working.

Title: Re: Registering for an account on the forum. (Or so it seems)
Post by: excess.11 on March 05, 2015, 06:45:16 AM

You mean.....we are under attack, skipper ? :o

Title: Re: Registering for an account on the forum. (Or so it seems)
Post by: Christian Raith on March 05, 2015, 08:23:45 AM

Constantly, that's why I do a backup every night

Title: Re: Registering for an account on the forum. (Or so it seems)
Post by: Mrs Steptoe on March 05, 2015, 10:47:18 AM

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRukSQjw28mKJ2fHkxRp4mDZSLfIBI6DiZGDjtTO7CRsl8GevAZ

Just for you Jeff  ;D

As a facebooker - there doesn't seem to be a lot going on there either - maybe you lot have just gotten over the addiction - one could only hope that it spreads north slowly and infects the husband person - unlikely I think

Title: Re: Registering for an account on the forum. (Or so it seems)
Post by: excess.11 on March 05, 2015, 12:00:25 PM

Its a Fake, Mrs...........no Kellogs Cornflake clackers on the back wheel. :'( :(
Not a lot going on with Facebook as well??......mmmmmmmm......Mark Zuckerberg may only make 20 zillion this year instead of the ever rising Infinity of ka-ching.
Xtian........ your blood should be bottled....... saving us from cyber attack like Spock (RIP).

Title: Re: Registering for an account on the forum. (Or so it seems)
Post by: Mrs Steptoe on March 05, 2015, 01:06:59 PM

I see you are dissing us again for the rally this year Jeff  :(
we even made it closer for you melbourners .......

Title: Re: Registering for an account on the forum. (Or so it seems)
Post by: excess.11 on March 05, 2015, 01:24:13 PM

Missing ...yes :'(....Dissing.....no ???

Title: Re: Registering for an account on the forum. (Or so it seems)
Post by: Mrs Steptoe on March 05, 2015, 03:06:38 PM

most definitely missed  :'(

Title: Re: Registering for an account on the forum. (Or so it seems)
Post by: hen on March 05, 2015, 10:07:12 PM

I agree what.


In the sky today the clouds looked like the Enterprise
Rip Spock

Title: Re: Registering for an account on the forum. (Or so it seems)
Post by: excess.11 on March 06, 2015, 10:03:52 PM

I have a "New" question for you Mr Spock...opps......Xtian.........why does nt the UK Forum show similar attempts " to register for an account"  when viewing "who s online" ?

Title: Re: Registering for an account on the forum. (Or so it seems)
Post by: Christian Raith on March 06, 2015, 10:55:05 PM

Cause we are in the greatest country on Earth and busting into us would be more fun.
It's too cold in UK.
BUT seriously I have no idea

Title: Re: Registering for an account on the forum. (Or so it seems)
Post by: excess.11 on March 06, 2015, 11:50:06 PM

And... and..... here s anothery......wot keeps me awake at night.....
How do 3 "Guests" get to post in blinker issues????


Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:45:06 PM Viewing the topic Shaving the head.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:44:16 PM Viewing the board Workshop.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:42:58 PM Viewing the topic 2014 NYMBOIDA get together.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:39:29 PM Registering for an account on the forum.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:38:35 PM Posting in Blinker issue..
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:38:19 PM Viewing the topic 2013 Rally.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:37:07 PM Viewing the Portal.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:36:54 PM Viewing the topic Checking barrels in Adelaide.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:36:09 PM Viewing the Portal.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:36:05 PM Sending email to another member.
Online  beemeerr11   March 06, 2015, 11:35:42 PM Viewing their messages.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:35:11 PM Viewing the topic Second attempt at oil leak, a little advice please..
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:32:57 PM Registering for an account on the forum.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:32:26 PM Viewing the topic Is it just me or....?.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:32:24 PM Viewing the topic 2015 Rally Details.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:32:20 PM Viewing the topic 2015 Rally Details.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:32:20 PM Viewing the topic 2015 Rally Details.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:32:20 PM Viewing the Portal.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:32:20 PM Viewing the board RALLY.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:30:19 PM Viewing the Forum.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:30:17 PM Viewing the topic Blinker issue..
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:26:10 PM Viewing the topic How NOT to park your bike........
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:26:09 PM Viewing the topic How NOT to park your bike........
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:23:19 PM Viewing the topic 78 on flea bay.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:23:11 PM Viewing the Portal.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:21:37 PM Viewing the Portal.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:21:25 PM Posting in Blinker issue..
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:21:20 PM Viewing the topic How to balance carbies.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:18:22 PM Viewing the topic Blinker issue..
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:17:39 PM Viewing the topic DRY SPLINES.
 Guest   March 06, 2015, 11:16:18 PM Logging into the forum.


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Title: Re: Registering for an account on the forum. (Or so it seems)
Post by: Christian Raith on March 07, 2015, 01:03:24 AM

Guest can't post only look
Shows how popular we are
I have had to put bans on over 800 IP addresses that looked very suspicious
These are the ones you don't see

Title: Re: Registering for an account on the forum. (Or so it seems)
Post by: pgnz on March 07, 2015, 05:11:01 PM

having compulsary sign in to ANY web-site just to see anything is horseshlt, click on website then get instant impression of orders and instructions shovelled straight into your face like you should be on hands and knees bowing and scraping for the "privilige" to be there...  mwwahaha sure fire way to repel viewers..

Title: Re: Registering for an account on the forum. (Or so it seems)
Post by: excess.11 on March 07, 2015, 05:49:35 PM

Welcome to the internet PG........
If only there were nothing but honest wholesome goodygoody two shoes citizens about......hell ....i could leave my internet bank account details around .

Title: Re: Registering for an account on the forum. (Or so it seems)
Post by: Christian Raith on March 07, 2015, 08:26:57 PM

pgnz
You have obviously not spent a whole weekend day and night trying to fix up what the often spammers have done to a forum
It's ok to sit on the side and say what you reckon but mate you have no idea the damage that even robots can do.
The genuine people wanting to get in don't have to jump through hoops they just answer the login questions or email the admins and they are in no problems.
By the way a guest is quite able to look around the forum, they just can't post

Hope this clears things up for you

By the way it's not horseshit it's me trying to keep the forum safe and clear for the members to use

If you don't like the way it operates there are plenty of alternatives.