Block spam COMPLETELY with no addons

This is the easiest way to block 100% of spam without any addon. Let's do this!

First, in the admin panel go to Options > Spam Management.

Set Maximum Messages to Check for Spam to 2
Set Spam Phrases to block http://*
Set Action to Reject

Done, spam will never been seen again! However, it will be useful to notify new members of this restriction.
In the admin panel, select...

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Use [ur l=*[/b] instead of http://* in spam phrases.

[/URL]

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Musika said:

I suppose Youtube an internal links too? Would be nice to have a whitelist here

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Solidus said:

Solidus updated Block spam COMPLETELY with no addons with a new update entry:

Allow images and media embeds



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BLOCKING SNEAKY SPAMMERS
Add the following spam phrases to block sneaky spammers:

Code:

*.com
*.net
*.org
*.info
*.ru
*.asia
*.us
*.in
*.de
*.tk
*.com.br

Bots usually post links, but human spammers may recognize your url blocking method and try posting domains without hyperlinks.

QUICK REPLY NOTICE

You can add a notice above the quick reply in addition to notice at...

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MoFurq said:

Im curious, does this method also apply to status updates?

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Mouth said:

I've also added "*@*" to stop spammers trying to bypass url checking and just put/use their email address.

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