Dubs Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 It told me I had to wait a few minutes to send another PM? Does anyone know what this is all about? I tried it a few times but it didn’t work. See attached screenshot. [attachment=25710:PM_Error.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 I sent a PM after 11:53 and went to send another one but it just happened again. Look at the time it's telling me I can't send another PM until and my clock in the bottom right hand corner - only about 5 minutes difference. Anyone know why this is happening? [attachment=25711:PM_Error_2.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 No prizes for guessing what’s just happened when I’ve sent a PM after 12:03 and gone to send another… [attachment=25712:PM_Error_3.JPG] Anyone have any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Ok this keeps happening – has my account been limited so I can only send 1 PM every 10 minutes or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 [quote name='benwhiteuk' post='495066' date='May 22 2009, 12:28 PM']Ok this keeps happening – has my account been limited so I can only send 1 PM every 10 minutes or something?[/quote] I think it's a way of stopping spambots, mine is doing it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='495261' date='May 22 2009, 03:29 PM']I think it's a way of stopping spambots, mine is doing it too.[/quote] That would make sense. I can see how it can be useful in those circumstances, but it’s so annoying if you’re trying to send a few PMs in a short space of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Yeah I'm having the same problem, sorta sucks if your trying to beat the clock on a purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='495273' date='May 22 2009, 03:40 PM']Yeah I'm having the same problem, sorta sucks if your trying to beat the clock on a purchase[/quote] yeah that could be very annoying, is this the best solution to stop pm spam? Wouldnt 30 or 60 seconds be enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 It is indeed to stop spambots, and the lesser of 2 evils for now. This is the interim solution until Invision release IP.Board 3.0.0. Please see [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=49705"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=49705[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 What about distinguishing from new and old members using the Member number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Aww... I just got it too. All I was trying to do was send everyone a PM about meds and viagra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='495410' date='May 22 2009, 05:37 PM']All I was trying to do was send everyone a PM about meds and viagra. [/quote] Don't suppose you could also provide me with something that will enable me to surprise the ladies with my enhanced instrument? S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Got 3 deals going on, some selling and buying and this keeps tripping me up. Guess it's for spambots though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 [quote name='phatmonkey' post='495702' date='May 23 2009, 01:05 AM']Changed it to 1 minute. Is PM spam actually a problem? I've never received any, and I'm member number 1![/quote] It was today. Less spambots are getting through the capcha, so people are registering accounts first, and then putting a spambot/PM script on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 [quote name='phatmonkey' post='495702' date='May 23 2009, 01:05 AM']Changed it to 1 minute. Is PM spam actually a problem? I've never received any, and I'm member number 1![/quote] Not had any PM spam but that 1 minute is more reasonable, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I'm sure the spambots would opt not to PM the administrators and moderators groups for obvious reasons . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) Ah! Was about to send a pm about this (but was then stopped by the site). Its bugging the pants off me Never got spam, but it seems that every PM I send is within a minute of another... Edited May 31, 2009 by josh3184 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ainternational Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Yep, this has been bugging me a lot recently: been buying a few things and keep getting blocked for PMs. 1 minute's not too bad though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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