flag spam for removal without having to click into thread/comment
invite response
2012 Oct 17, 11:42am 531 views 1 comment
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Patrick
2012 Oct 18, 12:26pm
Patrick
2012 Oct 18, 12:26pm
OK, will do.
For every thread, comment, and newslink, I'll add a "Spam" link visible to "trusted" users, meaning those who've been around a long time or with a lot of comments, or both.
If two such users flag an item as spam, it will be removed.
But I'll get an email too, and if it's not really spam, I won't trust them anymore.
PatNet continues to suffer from spammers:
http://patrick.net/?p=1217832
Currently there is no recourse other than to click into the thread, display it, then click "Dislike". I suggest a "flag" link for threads and comment lists:
http://patrick.net/comments.php?a=39346&submit=Search
Enabling Users to flag threads from the home page, and to flag comments and Users from the comment lists, would accelerate the removal of spammers. It could also be automated, i.e. if enough longtime users flag an account it gets blocked and the threads/comments get removed. A warning page would dissuade abuse, e.g. clicking "flag for removal" would lead to a confirmation page that warns abuse may result in blocking the feature.