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Discussion in 'Otto's LogBook' started by Otto, Jan 20, 2019.

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  1. CAC

    CAC Ace of Spades

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    <iframe width="606" height="340" src="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    CAC, Jan 22, 2019
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  2. Poppy

    Poppy grasshopper

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    it's all Greek to me.
    except the spam parts
     
    Poppy, Jan 24, 2019
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  3. OpanaPointer

    OpanaPointer I Point at Opana Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    And those are Greece.
     
    OpanaPointer, Jan 25, 2019
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  4. Poppy

    Poppy grasshopper

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    notice anything new?
    just had to show it off for the 1st time.
     
    Poppy, Jan 25, 2019
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  5. LRusso216

    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    Has your poppy grown, or are you just glad to see me? :confused:
     
    LRusso216, Jan 25, 2019
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  6. Poppy

    Poppy grasshopper

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    yes
    lol
     
    Poppy, Jan 25, 2019
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  7. Otto

    Otto GröFaZ Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Patron status looks good on you. :D

    A sincere thanks for the support my man.
     
    Otto, Jan 25, 2019
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  8. macrusk

    macrusk Proud Daughter of a Canadian WWII Veteran

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    Thank you, Otto, and all the Moderators for all you do and for how long you have been doing it. As others said, it was interesting to get a look inside the WW2F machine, so to speak. So glad you are still here for me to return to even though it has been sporadic for the last few years.
     
    macrusk, Jul 10, 2019
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  9. lwd

    lwd Ace

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    With regard to spammers. Did the porn spammer who was spamming via pm's hit most/all of us or just a few?
     
    lwd, Jul 10, 2019
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  10. belasar

    belasar Court Jester

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    Not me so far.
     
    belasar, Jul 10, 2019
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  11. lwd

    lwd Ace

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    Shortly after I reported him he was dishonorably discharged. Seems like a lot of work for very little chance of any game. Now if you could tell someone was say a sports fan nad sent them the sports video links that we've seen so much of lately it might make a bit more sense.
     
    lwd, Jul 10, 2019
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  12. Mussolini

    Mussolini Gaming Guru WW2|ORG Editor

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    I am sure that a lot of that sort of stuff is automated scripts, and not an individual going through that whole process.

    I think something like half of internet traffic is spam. So things would run a lot smoother if such things were impossible!
     
    Mussolini, Jul 10, 2019
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  13. OpanaPointer

    OpanaPointer I Point at Opana Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    I delete the spam I can, but some I can't. Those I just hate until they smoke and crumble. This I piss on their graves.
     
    OpanaPointer, Jul 10, 2019
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  14. LRusso216

    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    I've done several over the last few days. Pissing on their graves sounds like a good idea.
     
    LRusso216, Jul 10, 2019
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  15. von Poop

    von Poop Waspish

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    A Bedford Armadillo Mk1 in the foreground. (Think 3 different Bedfords behind, but haven't checked.)
    Fearsome stuff.

    1280px-Four_Armadillo_mark_I_with_RAF_crews.jpg

    Mk3:
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    Perfectly adequate for lightly armed spammers.
     
    von Poop, Jul 11, 2019
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  16. lwd

    lwd Ace

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    The problem I have with the above is that those pictures need to be posted where people that would be interested in them are more likely to find them.
     
    lwd, Jul 11, 2019
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    gtblackwell Member Emeritus

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    Otto and moderators, I had only a vague clue as to the time involved in maintaining the forums, especially while constantly being spammed and also trying to just maintain a fair and decent life for one's family. I have not been as active of late myself as my workload has also increased. Never expected the phone to still be ringing at 79 so I really cannot imagine how you guys make time to run the forums, To say you are appreciated is an understatement for the ages. I am trying to find time to spent here!!!!!
     
    gtblackwell, Jul 11, 2019
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  18. OpanaPointer

    OpanaPointer I Point at Opana Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    I'm only 68, so I have plenty of energy for posting. :bucktooth:
     
    OpanaPointer, Jul 11, 2019
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  19. LRusso216

    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    I'm 72, but retired. Plenty of time and energy to use against the spammers. It's almost like a game.
     
    LRusso216, Jul 11, 2019
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  20. GRW

    GRW Pillboxologist WW2|ORG Editor

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    Oh Hell's Bells, I feel like a teenager! :p:D
     
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