Digital BW, The Print

Andre,

Yes the group still has moderators. We just have not been very active in recent times.

The way the group is set up is that all new members automatically go into "Moderated" status meaning that none of their messages post without a moderator's approval. If the new member posts on topic then their status is changed to "Unmoderated" and their messages automatically go up like every other member. First posts that are borderline may go up but the person is left on 'Moderated" status awhile longer until we get a better idea of their likely content.

Using this we weed out a HUGE amount of spam that you never see.

That said, it is obviously not a perfect system and does not help if someone hacks their way in.

If someone is spamming the group, please let me know and I will do what I can to stop it.

Thanks,
Martin Wesley.

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "andre1moreau" <andre1moreau@...> wrote:
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> With two more spam posts, spammers have found a way to invade this group by what seems to be highjacking of some of this newsgroup member accounts.
> 
> May I make a suggestion?
> 
> The use of a good antivirus that scans both hard disk and emails is a good start. I'm using Avira and found it to be one of the best. And it's free for personal use! 
> 
> http://download.cnet.com/Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10322935.html?tag=mncol
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> Another step is to change passwords on a regular basis, at least once or twice a year.
> 
> BTW, does this group still have a moderator?
> 
> Cheers,
> Andre
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