Spam in /ooc and /auction - Page 8

AR3151 · #1 05-06-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Aluvin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I have seen the patch notes, but it simply isn't enough. Auction channel is getting power spammed. Not really a problem in ooc anymore.

ah gotcha, im at work so i cant see chat right now.

Kinamur1999 · #2 05-06-2010, 02:30 PM

Auction has been getting raped for days and having to /ignore asshole every 5 minutes gets old after about the 3rd time...

Malrubius · #3 05-06-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Aluvin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I have seen the patch notes, but it simply isn't enough. Auction channel is getting power spammed. Not really a problem in ooc anymore.

But the patch notes say that the fix is for Auction also...

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Rogean: Spam Prevention: Players level 1-4 can only send 1 message into OOC and Auc 3 times per minute. Players over level 4 can send 10 messages per minute.

girth · #4 05-06-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Aluvin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I have seen the patch notes, but it simply isn't enough. Auction channel is getting power spammed. Not really a problem in ooc anymore.

I have auction in a separate window, and its brilliant.

Omnimorph · #5 05-06-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Aluvin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Need to find a solution on this. It is quite annoying and to me it removes part of the joy of this game.

The solution has to be to the benefit of the server. Preventing the spammer from doing his spammy thing, whilst maintaining ooc's availability to those who truly need to use it. We don't want to cut off our noses to spite our face [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Tallenn · #6 05-06-2010, 03:34 PM

It is in for auction as well. Just checked my logs, and he is able to spam up to 3 messages in either ooc, auction or both- 3 messages TOTAL, not each- and is then silenced for like 30 seconds.

This was from today

Malrubius · #7 05-06-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Tallenn [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

It is in for auction as well. Just checked my logs, and he is able to spam up to 3 messages in either ooc, auction or both- 3 messages TOTAL, not each- and is then silenced for like 30 seconds.

This was from today

Plenty of time for an ignore. Would be nice if the account was banned.

**nilbog** · #8 05-06-2010, 03:54 PM

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Plenty of time for an ignore. Would be nice if the account was banned.

The account and IP are banned multiple times a day. Not that simple.

Malrubius · #9 05-06-2010, 03:57 PM

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The account and IP are banned multiple times a day. Not that simple.

Dang, I should have known you guys were on top of it already.

Skaff · #10 05-07-2010, 03:09 PM

The spam is a PITA for everyone. I would even argue much more of a PITA for the devs/admins because they are trying to develop systems in which it does not become a hassle for the general player base but still filters out general assholes. Its an unfortunate situation for a free/mod/community built server has to face in comparison to a subscription based one. Obviously, global chat is here to stay on this server. I know its not "classic" in terms of gameplay but its one of the necessary evils that I am glad the devs have placed. Like it or not, you have to realize that the number of players is much lower than what live saw and it helps mend that problem.

I was originally for limiting global chat for lower levels, but my opinion has changed. One of the only possible solutions I can think of is just removing global chat for anyone below level 5. Even level 5 seems to be a bit low in some situations. My idea is not new by any means, but I figure I can list a few pros and cons to the change in rules.

PROS:
-Adds a longer time commitment to those who wish to spam.
-Possibly identify those who do aid spam (if spammers wish to keep PL'ing chars to 5)

CONS:
-New players have a harder time to immediately connect with community.
-Harder for newer players to immediately find groups/contact each other.

I could continue with some of the cons but I do have some counter arguments to the cons. First, leveling to 5 on most new characters is a pretty straight forward task. Very rarely do you go that far outside of your initial newbie bubble if you are truly new to the game/server. Global communication might not even be necessary. The "/shout" command still can hit everyone within a zone and newbies rarely need to get much info past that. If the fear of loosing new players to being lost (possibly quitting to early) because they can not have easy questions answered is that large, than some very basic guides could be constructed and identified at the main project 1999 page. I can assume most players who found the server spent a small amount of time reading to set up the game and would not mind reading a little bit extra if the information is decent and provided.