frustration

[ffviifan]

I’ve been using this forum for some time now and there used to be lots of great posts here from terrific people. There still are, but there are a lot of new members that just seem to post garbage “fluff” so that they can post links to their gyms or something else they’re selling.

Let’s bring this place back to what it used to be!

[tammybear]

You know, I didn't notice until you pointed this out. You're right! I've been here for a long time and that has been how things are going.

I think those of us who are actually here to share, ask, questions, and support others should start avoiding the "garbage" or "spam" posts with the unhelpful or nonsense information. Maybe that will stop them from doing it.

[ffviifan]

I think those of us who are actually here to share, ask, questions, and support others should start avoiding the "garbage" or "spam" posts with the unhelpful or nonsense information. Maybe that will stop them from doing it.

Thanks Tammy. Good idea. I hope a lot of us try this!

[lpowers5]

Hey guys, I've been away for awhile. Looking around in here I feel the same. Glad to know there are some of the long timers still here.

[lpowers5]

what is up with all the pop ups? I've been gone to long.

[tobetinytina]

Welcome back lpowers5!

I haven't posted in a bit either. I don't mind when people put links in, but it's the ones who are posting exclusively so that they can add their links that are turning me off.

If people want to share a link but also have something to actually add, then it's fine. It's the ones that say something completely irrelevant and then just add a link that have been vandalizing this place.

If us "oldies" are coming back to take our great forum back, I'm in.

[madscientist]

I don’t honestly think that this forum is unique for having this happen. Spammers and advertisers hit pretty much everywhere. I actually don’t mind when they do it and add their links or whatever, as long as they have something good to contribute along with it. When they’re just putting anything on the wall so that they can link, it’s irritating and it takes away from the experience.

But that’s not just happening here. I participate in a few different types of forums and it’s popping up all over the place. Comment boards on sites get the same thing.

[star]

We are working hard to get rid of spam. Sorry for any inconvenience.

[Tiff]

We are working hard to get rid of spam. Sorry for any inconvenience.

I think you're doing a great job! I have been to a lot of other boards and this one really keeps the "bad guys" cleaned up! If they're there one time that I visit, they're all swept out the next time.

Thanks! This is a terrific forum

[star]

Thanks for the positive feedback. The forum got a good "cleaning" today. We are glad you enjoy our forum and thank you for all of the valuable comments you have made.

[legendarytroy]

I've never had a problem with this forum. I think the people here are awesome. I've learned a lot - particularly about snacking (my weight loss weakness). Thanks!

[sarah]

Looks like the spammers are back. What a nuisance! It's ruining the whole site.

This is just another notice that we should work together against them. Report the posts that are spam to the administrators of the site using the little red and white triangle on the left next to a post, under the poster's name.

This is a really great site but spam posters are spoiling it.

Never reply to these people. Just ignore them completely other than reporting them to the admin. This will make sure they get no attention.

[lpowers5]

Well, I left for awhile but back again. Its great. No pop ups. Thank you.

[freddyboy]

Hey welcome back! I remember you. YOur posts are all really motivational and happy. Thanks for that :)

[brightstar]

Hi lpowers5. Welcome back. This site has really improved over the last while. It's very well maintained. I hope to see more posts from you again :)