[GRLUG] Joining the mailing list

[Michael Mol]

On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 11:08 AM, Godwin <geektoyz at gmail.com> wrote:
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> On Wednesday, September 8, 2010, Kyle <dontwantspam1 at earthlink.net> wrote:
> > Just wanted to check on something based on some input from the #grlug channel.  When I signed up for the mailing list, I seem to remember it being pretty much instant - no need for approval or anything.  However, looking at the mailing list sign-up form, list joining seems to be moderated and need manual approval.
> >
> > Why did this change, and when?
> >
> > - Kyle
> >
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> We were getting too many fake spambots signing up automatically.  I
> admit, I don't get to it daily.  Sorry.

Can ReCAPTCHA be added to the sign-up form? That might reduce the
inflow of spambots.

Alternately, a simple tweak like changing the URI and names of the
input fields might help, too; I expect the spambots are working
against standard, widespread mailing list manager interfaces.

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