Spamming Problems
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Hi, what can we do against people that spam articles? There should be some sort of "delete" thread for discussion boards on your own articles. I wrote a very simple VB.NET article to try to explain a complicated concept (to new developers) and I've been met with constant spam about C# code and far more advanced concepts that any new VB person has a hope of using. So, is there a way of deleting the useless spam or is there something we can do aside from just voting it as a '1' ? Afterall, I did take the time and effort to write the article and the code does work... or should I just remove my article from the community and leave, it feels like the only thing to do if this is how authors get treated.
--- Assimilating Knowledge irc.heavenlyplace.net #vb
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Hi, what can we do against people that spam articles? There should be some sort of "delete" thread for discussion boards on your own articles. I wrote a very simple VB.NET article to try to explain a complicated concept (to new developers) and I've been met with constant spam about C# code and far more advanced concepts that any new VB person has a hope of using. So, is there a way of deleting the useless spam or is there something we can do aside from just voting it as a '1' ? Afterall, I did take the time and effort to write the article and the code does work... or should I just remove my article from the community and leave, it feels like the only thing to do if this is how authors get treated.
--- Assimilating Knowledge irc.heavenlyplace.net #vb
BorgPidgeon wrote:
There should be some sort of "delete" thread for discussion boards on your own articles.
I've wondered about that myself, but it has its downsides as well. What if an article is poorly written and criticism (even constructive criticism) gets deleted* by the article's author? Worse, what if you allege that the article is copied and the article's author silently deletes it? Caught between the devil and the deep sea, methinks. :) * Hell, yes. I've seen such people. :| -- modified at 8:59 Friday 18th August, 2006
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Hi, what can we do against people that spam articles? There should be some sort of "delete" thread for discussion boards on your own articles. I wrote a very simple VB.NET article to try to explain a complicated concept (to new developers) and I've been met with constant spam about C# code and far more advanced concepts that any new VB person has a hope of using. So, is there a way of deleting the useless spam or is there something we can do aside from just voting it as a '1' ? Afterall, I did take the time and effort to write the article and the code does work... or should I just remove my article from the community and leave, it feels like the only thing to do if this is how authors get treated.
--- Assimilating Knowledge irc.heavenlyplace.net #vb
If you see spam, vote it down and don't reply. If most of us do this, spam gets filtered out pretty quickly. Plus, we have a majority vote on what is considered "spam". If it is particulary much, abusive, or seems to be the same person, use "report Article" on top, or the suggstions board.
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Hi, what can we do against people that spam articles? There should be some sort of "delete" thread for discussion boards on your own articles. I wrote a very simple VB.NET article to try to explain a complicated concept (to new developers) and I've been met with constant spam about C# code and far more advanced concepts that any new VB person has a hope of using. So, is there a way of deleting the useless spam or is there something we can do aside from just voting it as a '1' ? Afterall, I did take the time and effort to write the article and the code does work... or should I just remove my article from the community and leave, it feels like the only thing to do if this is how authors get treated.
--- Assimilating Knowledge irc.heavenlyplace.net #vb
Easy. Email me. Wemaster@...
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
FIX: A MFC program created in Visual Studio .NET 2003 unexpectedly quits when you try to close it[^]
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Hi, what can we do against people that spam articles? There should be some sort of "delete" thread for discussion boards on your own articles. I wrote a very simple VB.NET article to try to explain a complicated concept (to new developers) and I've been met with constant spam about C# code and far more advanced concepts that any new VB person has a hope of using. So, is there a way of deleting the useless spam or is there something we can do aside from just voting it as a '1' ? Afterall, I did take the time and effort to write the article and the code does work... or should I just remove my article from the community and leave, it feels like the only thing to do if this is how authors get treated.
--- Assimilating Knowledge irc.heavenlyplace.net #vb
BorgPidgeon wrote:
Hi, what can we do against people that spam articles?
Let the votes decide. If the article is bad enough, it'll be put into purgatory. If the article is plagerized, it'll be deleted.
BorgPidgeon wrote:
I wrote a very simple VB.NET article to try to explain a complicated concept (to new developers) and I've been met with constant spam about C# code and far more advanced concepts that any new VB person has a hope of using.
So, what was the question? It seems like you just answered it. Did you mean to say, "any new programmer"? Because the way you just said that, you yourself are slamming VB programmers by implying that it's new VB persons that can't handle advanced concepts, rather than anyone that's new to programming.
BorgPidgeon wrote:
Afterall, I did take the time and effort to write the article and the code does work... or should I just remove my article from the community and leave, it feels like the only thing to do if this is how authors get treated.
Take it like a man. On the other hand, if people are pointing truly better ways, then those that are looking for the solution you write about will learn something else too. [edit]BTW, what's the link to the article. I looked at your article. You discuss a basic concept anyone should be able to find a VB example of, and the C# example isn't that complicated either. Furthermore, the posts are not spam at all! They're useful discussion. So, what is the problem? [/edit] Marc -- modified at 7:47 Friday 18th August, 2006
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Easy. Email me. Wemaster@...
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
FIX: A MFC program created in Visual Studio .NET 2003 unexpectedly quits when you try to close it[^]
Chris Maunder wrote:
Wemaster@...
WEmaster? Is that the royalty form of IMaster? Power getting to your head? ;P Marc
Some people believe what the bible says. Literally. At least [with Wikipedia] you have the chance to correct the wiki -- Jörgen Sigvardsson
People are just notoriously impossible. --DavidCrow
There's NO excuse for not commenting your code. -- John Simmons / outlaw programmer -
Hi, what can we do against people that spam articles? There should be some sort of "delete" thread for discussion boards on your own articles. I wrote a very simple VB.NET article to try to explain a complicated concept (to new developers) and I've been met with constant spam about C# code and far more advanced concepts that any new VB person has a hope of using. So, is there a way of deleting the useless spam or is there something we can do aside from just voting it as a '1' ? Afterall, I did take the time and effort to write the article and the code does work... or should I just remove my article from the community and leave, it feels like the only thing to do if this is how authors get treated.
--- Assimilating Knowledge irc.heavenlyplace.net #vb
As far as I saw, there's no spam on your article - just people having a discussion. Of course, as author, you may not agree with their comments - but the C# vs VB argument happens all the time. And in your case, none of them are actually bashing C#, all they are saying is that the concepts are the same and can be applied in both C# and VB.
Regards, Nish
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BorgPidgeon wrote:
Hi, what can we do against people that spam articles?
Let the votes decide. If the article is bad enough, it'll be put into purgatory. If the article is plagerized, it'll be deleted.
BorgPidgeon wrote:
I wrote a very simple VB.NET article to try to explain a complicated concept (to new developers) and I've been met with constant spam about C# code and far more advanced concepts that any new VB person has a hope of using.
So, what was the question? It seems like you just answered it. Did you mean to say, "any new programmer"? Because the way you just said that, you yourself are slamming VB programmers by implying that it's new VB persons that can't handle advanced concepts, rather than anyone that's new to programming.
BorgPidgeon wrote:
Afterall, I did take the time and effort to write the article and the code does work... or should I just remove my article from the community and leave, it feels like the only thing to do if this is how authors get treated.
Take it like a man. On the other hand, if people are pointing truly better ways, then those that are looking for the solution you write about will learn something else too. [edit]BTW, what's the link to the article. I looked at your article. You discuss a basic concept anyone should be able to find a VB example of, and the C# example isn't that complicated either. Furthermore, the posts are not spam at all! They're useful discussion. So, what is the problem? [/edit] Marc -- modified at 7:47 Friday 18th August, 2006
Some people believe what the bible says. Literally. At least [with Wikipedia] you have the chance to correct the wiki -- Jörgen Sigvardsson
People are just notoriously impossible. --DavidCrow
There's NO excuse for not commenting your code. -- John Simmons / outlaw programmerMarc Clifton wrote:
Furthermore, the posts are not spam at all! They're useful discussion.
Exactly what I thought.
Marc Clifton wrote:
So, what is the problem?
The author seems to have an irrational allergy towards C# code.
Regards, Nish
Nish’s thoughts on MFC, C++/CLI and .NET (my blog)
Currently working on C++/CLI in Action for Manning Publications. Also visit the Ultimate Toolbox blog (New) -
As far as I saw, there's no spam on your article - just people having a discussion. Of course, as author, you may not agree with their comments - but the C# vs VB argument happens all the time. And in your case, none of them are actually bashing C#, all they are saying is that the concepts are the same and can be applied in both C# and VB.
Regards, Nish
Nish’s thoughts on MFC, C++/CLI and .NET (my blog)
Currently working on C++/CLI in Action for Manning Publications. Also visit the Ultimate Toolbox blog (New)- It's not spam. 2) I agree with the fact that these guys are hijacking the article via the forum. The article is about a process as it relates to VB and comments about C# are completely out of context. 3) VB and C# are significantly different in terms of syntax, so they are NOT the same. I think something should be said about keeping comments for articles within the context of the article. I've had a couple of people post programming questions in comments for my articles that are completely outside the scope of the article, and are better posted in the apporpriate programming forum. I would love to have the option of requesting a deletion of the message if I deem it inappropriate given the content of the article. I wuld also like to be able to change my vote for an article if the article is changed since I last voted. I think all of us would benefit from that feature.
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- It's not spam. 2) I agree with the fact that these guys are hijacking the article via the forum. The article is about a process as it relates to VB and comments about C# are completely out of context. 3) VB and C# are significantly different in terms of syntax, so they are NOT the same. I think something should be said about keeping comments for articles within the context of the article. I've had a couple of people post programming questions in comments for my articles that are completely outside the scope of the article, and are better posted in the apporpriate programming forum. I would love to have the option of requesting a deletion of the message if I deem it inappropriate given the content of the article. I wuld also like to be able to change my vote for an article if the article is changed since I last voted. I think all of us would benefit from that feature.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
I would love to have the option of requesting a deletion of the message if I deem it inappropriate given the content of the article.
You can email Chris about it. People frequently mail and complain about actual spam/vulgar postings. But off-topic posts can be moved too.
Regards, Nish
Nish’s thoughts on MFC, C++/CLI and .NET (my blog)
Currently working on C++/CLI in Action for Manning Publications. Also visit the Ultimate Toolbox blog (New) -
BorgPidgeon wrote:
Hi, what can we do against people that spam articles?
Let the votes decide. If the article is bad enough, it'll be put into purgatory. If the article is plagerized, it'll be deleted.
BorgPidgeon wrote:
I wrote a very simple VB.NET article to try to explain a complicated concept (to new developers) and I've been met with constant spam about C# code and far more advanced concepts that any new VB person has a hope of using.
So, what was the question? It seems like you just answered it. Did you mean to say, "any new programmer"? Because the way you just said that, you yourself are slamming VB programmers by implying that it's new VB persons that can't handle advanced concepts, rather than anyone that's new to programming.
BorgPidgeon wrote:
Afterall, I did take the time and effort to write the article and the code does work... or should I just remove my article from the community and leave, it feels like the only thing to do if this is how authors get treated.
Take it like a man. On the other hand, if people are pointing truly better ways, then those that are looking for the solution you write about will learn something else too. [edit]BTW, what's the link to the article. I looked at your article. You discuss a basic concept anyone should be able to find a VB example of, and the C# example isn't that complicated either. Furthermore, the posts are not spam at all! They're useful discussion. So, what is the problem? [/edit] Marc -- modified at 7:47 Friday 18th August, 2006
Some people believe what the bible says. Literally. At least [with Wikipedia] you have the chance to correct the wiki -- Jörgen Sigvardsson
People are just notoriously impossible. --DavidCrow
There's NO excuse for not commenting your code. -- John Simmons / outlaw programmerMarc Clifton wrote:
plagerized
Plagiarized. ;P
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Marc Clifton wrote:
plagerized
Plagiarized. ;P
"...a photo album is like Life, but flat and stuck to pages." - Shog9
Roger Wright wrote:
Plagiarized.
Ah thanks! I knew I had it wrong, just too damn lazy this morning to have looked it up. Marc
Some people believe what the bible says. Literally. At least [with Wikipedia] you have the chance to correct the wiki -- Jörgen Sigvardsson
People are just notoriously impossible. --DavidCrow
There's NO excuse for not commenting your code. -- John Simmons / outlaw programmer -
Chris Maunder wrote:
Wemaster@...
WEmaster? Is that the royalty form of IMaster? Power getting to your head? ;P Marc
Some people believe what the bible says. Literally. At least [with Wikipedia] you have the chance to correct the wiki -- Jörgen Sigvardsson
People are just notoriously impossible. --DavidCrow
There's NO excuse for not commenting your code. -- John Simmons / outlaw programmerI hereby blame all typos made after 7pm as being the fault of my laptop. We are not amused.
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
FIX: A MFC program created in Visual Studio .NET 2003 unexpectedly quits when you try to close it[^]
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Hi, what can we do against people that spam articles? There should be some sort of "delete" thread for discussion boards on your own articles. I wrote a very simple VB.NET article to try to explain a complicated concept (to new developers) and I've been met with constant spam about C# code and far more advanced concepts that any new VB person has a hope of using. So, is there a way of deleting the useless spam or is there something we can do aside from just voting it as a '1' ? Afterall, I did take the time and effort to write the article and the code does work... or should I just remove my article from the community and leave, it feels like the only thing to do if this is how authors get treated.
--- Assimilating Knowledge irc.heavenlyplace.net #vb
The community here is: Disrespectful, stupid and otherwise unwilling to help. I have removed my article and will not put anything further on this, very rubbish, website.
--- Assimilating Knowledge irc.heavenlyplace.net #vb
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Marc Clifton wrote:
Furthermore, the posts are not spam at all! They're useful discussion.
Exactly what I thought.
Marc Clifton wrote:
So, what is the problem?
The author seems to have an irrational allergy towards C# code.
Regards, Nish
Nish’s thoughts on MFC, C++/CLI and .NET (my blog)
Currently working on C++/CLI in Action for Manning Publications. Also visit the Ultimate Toolbox blog (New) -
The community here is: Disrespectful, stupid and otherwise unwilling to help. I have removed my article and will not put anything further on this, very rubbish, website.
--- Assimilating Knowledge irc.heavenlyplace.net #vb
BorgPidgeon wrote:
The community here is: Disrespectful, stupid and otherwise unwilling to help.
Really? I looked at your posting a several messages in the VB.NET forum and see that most often your questions were answered promptly.
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The community here is: Disrespectful, stupid and otherwise unwilling to help. I have removed my article and will not put anything further on this, very rubbish, website.
--- Assimilating Knowledge irc.heavenlyplace.net #vb
It should be phrased... I BorgPidgeon hold the following traits: Being disrespectful, stupid ignorant and unwilling to handle constructive/unconstructive criticism.
