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December is here! It's almost end of the year and I'm proud to say we've not lost any spam smashing steam around here. As the spammers get spammier, you all just find them faster.
So, let's cut to the chase—share all the spammy content you find on iFixit in this thread so that @krisrodriguez and I can get rid of them!
@amber @krisrodriguez just some residual one time spammers. Best to close the door so they do not try again :-)
https://www.ifixit.com/User/About/415856...
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@oldturkey03, thank you! All done :)
@krisrodriguez this one https://www.ifixit.com/User/Activity/421... needs to trade somewhere else
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So many attempts. Hopefully they find somewhere else to spread their very (not)important message. Thanks, @oldturkey03!
by Amber Taus
Hello! I received a notification for a guide I had worked on with a student with this sneaky little encouraging spam comment in French. Thanks for taking care of it! https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Craftsman+9... :)
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Account creation to ban in less than an hour? We make an efficient spam thwarting machine. Thanks, @sarahw!
by Amber Taus
Good evening (spoken in the voice of Ronnie Drew)
This one is a clear “winner” according to his post; 4218417
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@geirandersen, all done :)
@krisrodriguez @amber this group
https://pt.ifixit.com/User/4087296/Peter...
https://pt.ifixit.com/User/4211566/DunDu...
https://pt.ifixit.com/User/4102309/Jose+...
https://pt.ifixit.com/User/4230115/biafr...
https://pt.ifixit.com/User/4141320/Guga+...
of intenational spammers took a gamble and lost on here
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@oldturkey03, looks like they are back at it again. All done, thank you :)
Time to “mute” this speaker? 4230360
@amber @krisrodriguez looks like this user https://www.ifixit.com/User/4017864/Vict... shouldn't participate any longer
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I agree, all done. Thank you :)
@krisrodriguez @amber the business he was in has no members and does not have anything going on https://www.ifixit.com/Business/46344/ja...
by tayola
I’m not 100% sure about this one, if it’s a real “question” or it’s just a thing to get clicks/views
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@geirandersen, I'm actually going to keep this up. I've also reached out to our tech writing team because it's a really neat solution to extending the longevity of the Apple Pencil.
@krisrodriguez I agree! I almost removed my post, because I thought it was a cool thing, and anything that can keep stuff out of the landfill is OK in my book. Think it was just the fact that the user started his/her iFixit career with something that sounded a little clickbait’s, that caught me off guard
@geirandersen, I know what you mean. My first instinct was the same, but then I watched the video and was surprised. I appreciate the vigilance either way because spammers are getting clever. Plus, you showed me something new that I might not have otherwise come across. So this is a win/win :)
@amber @krisrodriguez, @mbyte2022 was actually trying to get in touch with ifixit to discuss this topic in one of his comments:
(comment copied from post):
"Hi, Tay! Is there any possibility of iFixit taking a look at this method and implementing it to allow for repairability? Maybe redesign the Apple Pencil battery to be more easily replaced too?
According to iMeo (the guys in the video), getting a 3d-printed empty shell for the Apple Pencil costs $7, so it should be cheap enough. It'll be more expensive for me because I'd have to get a 3D model and ask someone to print it, but cheap enough if someone requests a larger batch of empty shells."
by tayola
@Tay, thank you for reaching out to the mods!
Hi, everyone. I was discussing with Tay that some people found a way to repair the Apple Pencil by destroying the outer casing, replacing the battery and using 3D printing to replace the non-removable casing with a removable one.
According to the guys in this video (also showing the repair): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRzz1Klq..., replacing the casing with a 3D-printed one costs only $7.
Is there a way for you guys to copy that process, and encourage people to do that? That would be a win for users, the environment, and repairability in general. Because eventually, Apple will want to discontinue the production of those perfectly good pencils to force people to upgrade.
by Mbyte
@krisrodriguez @amber i dont know what is going on with these ones:
https://www.ifixit.com/Business/8116/vic...
https://www.ifixit.com/Business/45643/%3...
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https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/1682...
This one is advertising a business that sells parts
by tayola
I saw this post from a few years ago where someone found spam accounts but they haven't been blocked yet. @krisrodriguez @amber
by tayola
This one, i dont know what it is, but the comment seems off-topic
by tayola
@tay0_0 , I took care of the first four links, great work :) And below are my notes for the links your posted in your comments.
For the first link in the comments, it looks like they were simply sharing links to stores where this fixer could purchase in bulk. It's a fairly older question, so we probably weren't able to help them at the time. It can stay on the site.
The link in the second comment will take me some time to work through (because it's a long list), but awesome find! I'll be sure to get those banned.
The link in the third comment has already been closed.
Thank you for all the effort :)
Thanks! Does this one qualify for spam?
https://www.ifixit.com/User/4163140/ur+m...
also i saw this account that doesnt have an @ tag
https://www.ifixit.com/User/4032760/Davi...
this answer the guy talks about his life story and is off topic, he also talks about nudity and weird stuff @krisrodriguez @amber @kyle
by tayola
Hi @amber
Maybe I'm getting too cynical in my old age, but are the following users all the same person?
All joined at nearly the same time and asked or answered questions of each other, within a short period of time. No voting though.
Cheers
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@jayeff, could be. Let's keep an eye on them.
This miner should probably move back into the depths of the mines, and stay there? 4232061
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@geirandersen by popular request, send back to the coalmines :-)
by oldturkey03
@krisrodriguez @amber this user https://www.ifixit.com/User/About/380115... definitely needs to use his hyperactive imagination somewhere else. This one as well https://www.ifixit.com/User/Activity/422...
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@oldturkey03, thank you, these have been taken care of :)
Hi @amber
If you check the show deleted answers in this question you will notice that it has become a target for a particular clothing company presumably based in the USA.
Even though the iRobot seems to be handling it, perhaps something more can be done at your end to discourage them even further.
Are they violating the CAN-SPAM Act 2003? Seems like it to me
Cheers
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@jayeff, thank you. We'll look into this.
this guy is advertising a business that repalces parts
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@tay0_0 not anymore. He replaced his last part on here…;-)
by oldturkey03
this guy was talking bout butts
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@tay0_0, thank you, all done :)
Here’s a new one: 4232313
His rendering might be good, but…
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@geirandersen user is now rendering for the competition.
by oldturkey03
This one’s a bit weird; Joined a month ago but only posted one post today, which is spam: 4218409
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All done, @geirandersen. Thanks!
by Amber Taus
My high school level French was learnt too long ago and hasn't been used since, but I think that this user has got to go.
Cheers
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It was already cleaned up by the time I saw it, so I'll agree with you.
by Amber Taus
This person https://www.ifixit.com/User/4232970/erin...
Only talks about is the is nerf gun suitable for my toddler and does not understand that ifixit is not a parenting assistance line
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Thanks for the heads up, @tay0_0! Their posts, while off topic, aren't spam.
You can click Options --> Moderate --> "Remove as not repair related" for these questions. Thanks for the help!
by Amber Taus
@amber - this one needs your TLC Report spam here? Spam posted by Sebastian Dorr
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Indeed, @sedorr was trying to help the reporter get to this folder. I've also pointed them in this direction (and cleaned up the account with all the spam.)
Thanks @danj!
by Amber Taus
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This one was quick and easy, thanks @jayeff!
by Amber Taus
@amber Pedro gosta de vender coisas. Pedro gosta de marketing. Veja o Pedro fazer suas vendas e marketing em outro lugar.
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Mas Pedro tem reputação -5800... that has to be a record. I almost feel guilty wiping and banning the account. Almost.
by Amber Taus
@amber Pedro worked hard on this. What a waste :-) Thank you for taking care of this.
by oldturkey03
4240733 should rick-roll into 2023 on another site :P
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When I clicked the link, I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn't a literal Rick Roll. =']
I marked it as spam but left the account for now. They'll bubble back up if they start posting real spam.
by Amber Taus
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