New Users?

Defiance · 08-05-2013, 05:14 PM

What's the deal with the number of "total members" here? I think you know what I mean.

It seems like as soon as most registrations are entered, they are just as quickly deleted. The overall number of new members doesn't seem to be growing at all.

HK91 · 08-05-2013, 05:23 PM

They're bots. It happens at every forum, here it's just more visible.

Fred O'Malley · 08-05-2013, 05:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Defiance

What's the deal with the number of "total members" here? I think you know what I mean.

It seems like as soon as most registrations are entered, they are just as quickly deleted. The overall number of new members doesn't seem to be growing at all.

Our good friend Varg has directed spam bots to our site. We are deleting them as they come, that's why all the number discrepancies.

Summer is always a slow period for newbies to register. We may have other problems Varg caused us, that we aren't aware of as yet.

Thomas Volker · 08-05-2013, 05:48 PM

I too, noticed that! Weird username like that 'dmajdapttad' were registered, had to be bots. When i registered, noticed that the security weren't tough enough. I think 'normal' registration must be banned and instead made on request...

Fred O'Malley · 08-05-2013, 06:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Thomas Volker

I too, noticed that! Weird username like that 'dmajdapttad' were registered, had to be bots. When i registered, noticed that the security weren't tough enough. I think 'normal' registration must be banned and instead made on request...

Those are computer generated names and are all bots.

We used to just let folks join and post at once. Now they must all be approved.

Defiance · 08-05-2013, 06:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fred O'Malley

Our good friend Varg has directed spam bots to our site. We are deleting them as they come, that's why all the number discrepancies.

Summer is always a slow period for newbies to register. We may have other problems Varg caused us, that we aren't aware of as yet.

The Varg? WHY WOULD HE DO SUCH A THING?!?!

Fred O'Malley · 08-05-2013, 10:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Defiance

The Varg? WHY WOULD HE DO SUCH A THING?!?!

Because he is a cowardly little twisted and vicious jerk. That's the only reason I can come up with. He demonstrated those traits when I was on that site, many times.

Moral cowardice is usually laced with a simmering viciousness, ready to unleash havoc for little or no reason. Those people hate their lives and they especially hate those who've done a better job of managing their existence than they have.

Clinton Adolph Seeber · 08-05-2013, 11:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fred O'Malley

Because he is a cowardly little twisted and vicious jerk. That's the only reason I can come up with. He demonstrated those traits when I was on that site, many times.

Moral cowardice is usually laced with a simmering viciousness, ready to unleash havoc for little or no reason. Those people hate their lives and they especially hate those who've done a better job of managing their existence than they have.

John52 is a prime example.

Randolph Dilloway · 08-07-2013, 12:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fred O'Malley

Because he is a cowardly little twisted and vicious jerk. That's the only reason I can come up with. He demonstrated those traits when I was on that site, many times.

Moral cowardice is usually laced with a simmering viciousness, ready to unleash havoc for little or no reason. Those people hate their lives and they especially hate those who've done a better job of managing their existence than they have.

The closest person that I could get to Varg told me that he spends most of his time playing video games.

Your analysis is not too far off the mark.

Defiance · 06-18-2015, 08:31 AM

Any theory as to why the number of active users is steadily declining, and any idea how to see this trend reversed? It's rather depressing, actually.

By the way, how's it going with that server switch?

08-05-2013, 05:14 PM	#1
Defiance Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 928 Rep Power: 39	New Users? What's the deal with the number of "total members" here? I think you know what I mean. It seems like as soon as most registrations are entered, they are just as quickly deleted. The overall number of new members doesn't seem to be growing at all. 0 __________________ This is not a game. SHARE what you find on this site. Required Reading and Viewing Why Are You Here?

08-05-2013, 05:23 PM	#2
HK91 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 317 Rep Power: 23	They're bots. It happens at every forum, here it's just more visible. 0

08-05-2013, 05:25 PM	#3
Fred O'Malley I AM THE PALE HORSEMAN Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rebellious South, CSA Posts: 137,168 Rep Power: 50	Quote: Originally Posted by Defiance What's the deal with the number of "total members" here? I think you know what I mean. It seems like as soon as most registrations are entered, they are just as quickly deleted. The overall number of new members doesn't seem to be growing at all. Our good friend Varg has directed spam bots to our site. We are deleting them as they come, that's why all the number discrepancies. Summer is always a slow period for newbies to register. We may have other problems Varg caused us, that we aren't aware of as yet. 0 __________________ MAKE AMERICA STRAIGHT AGAIN BLACK CRIMES MATTER “Either you are going to do politics, or politics is going to do you!” Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. Weak men create bad times. “The future has several names. For the weak, it is impossible; for the fainthearted, it is unknown; but for the valiant, it is ideal.” *"The left's arrogance is only surpassed by their narcissism....."* The undying spirit of Southern Nationalism WHITE NATIONALISM DEFINED Ask not whether I am antisemitic ask only whether I am right. 'Birdman' Bryant THE BIOLOGICAL JEW by Eustace Mullins

08-05-2013, 05:48 PM	#4
Thomas Volker Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: VA Posts: 37 Rep Power: 6	I too, noticed that! Weird username like that 'dmajdapttad' were registered, had to be bots. When i registered, noticed that the security weren't tough enough. I think 'normal' registration must be banned and instead made on request... 0 __________________ OUT OF MY ASHES,I'LL RISE!

08-05-2013, 06:38 PM	#5
Fred O'Malley I AM THE PALE HORSEMAN Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rebellious South, CSA Posts: 137,168 Rep Power: 50	Quote: Originally Posted by Thomas Volker I too, noticed that! Weird username like that 'dmajdapttad' were registered, had to be bots. When i registered, noticed that the security weren't tough enough. I think 'normal' registration must be banned and instead made on request... Those are computer generated names and are all bots. We used to just let folks join and post at once. Now they must all be approved. 0 __________________ MAKE AMERICA STRAIGHT AGAIN BLACK CRIMES MATTER “Either you are going to do politics, or politics is going to do you!” Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. Weak men create bad times. “The future has several names. For the weak, it is impossible; for the fainthearted, it is unknown; but for the valiant, it is ideal.” *"The left's arrogance is only surpassed by their narcissism....."* The undying spirit of Southern Nationalism WHITE NATIONALISM DEFINED Ask not whether I am antisemitic ask only whether I am right. 'Birdman' Bryant THE BIOLOGICAL JEW by Eustace Mullins

08-05-2013, 06:46 PM	#6
Defiance Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 928 Rep Power: 39	Quote: Originally Posted by Fred O'Malley Our good friend Varg has directed spam bots to our site. We are deleting them as they come, that's why all the number discrepancies. Summer is always a slow period for newbies to register. We may have other problems Varg caused us, that we aren't aware of as yet. The Varg? *WHY WOULD HE DO SUCH A THING?!?!* 0 __________________ This is not a game. SHARE what you find on this site. Required Reading and Viewing Why Are You Here?

08-05-2013, 10:51 PM	#7
Fred O'Malley I AM THE PALE HORSEMAN Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rebellious South, CSA Posts: 137,168 Rep Power: 50	Quote: Originally Posted by Defiance The Varg? *WHY WOULD HE DO SUCH A THING?!?!* Because he is a cowardly little twisted and vicious jerk. That's the only reason I can come up with. He demonstrated those traits when I was on that site, many times. Moral cowardice is usually laced with a simmering viciousness, ready to unleash havoc for little or no reason. Those people hate their lives and they especially hate those who've done a better job of managing their existence than they have. 0 __________________ MAKE AMERICA STRAIGHT AGAIN BLACK CRIMES MATTER “Either you are going to do politics, or politics is going to do you!” Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. Weak men create bad times. “The future has several names. For the weak, it is impossible; for the fainthearted, it is unknown; but for the valiant, it is ideal.” *"The left's arrogance is only surpassed by their narcissism....."* The undying spirit of Southern Nationalism WHITE NATIONALISM DEFINED Ask not whether I am antisemitic ask only whether I am right. 'Birdman' Bryant THE BIOLOGICAL JEW by Eustace Mullins

08-05-2013, 11:04 PM	#8
Clinton Adolph Seeber Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 689 Rep Power: 16	Quote: Originally Posted by Fred O'Malley Because he is a cowardly little twisted and vicious jerk. That's the only reason I can come up with. He demonstrated those traits when I was on that site, many times. Moral cowardice is usually laced with a simmering viciousness, ready to unleash havoc for little or no reason. Those people hate their lives and they especially hate those who've done a better job of managing their existence than they have. John52 is a prime example. 0

08-07-2013, 12:12 AM	#9
Randolph Dilloway Rat Bastard Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,862 Rep Power: 0	Quote: Originally Posted by Fred O'Malley Because he is a cowardly little twisted and vicious jerk. That's the only reason I can come up with. He demonstrated those traits when I was on that site, many times. Moral cowardice is usually laced with a simmering viciousness, ready to unleash havoc for little or no reason. Those people hate their lives and they especially hate those who've done a better job of managing their existence than they have. The closest person that I could get to Varg told me that he spends most of his time playing video games. Your analysis is not too far off the mark. 0

06-18-2015, 08:31 AM	#10
Defiance Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 928 Rep Power: 39	Re: New Users? Any theory as to why the number of active users is steadily declining, and any idea how to see this trend reversed? It's rather depressing, actually. By the way, how's it going with that server switch? 0 __________________ This is not a game. SHARE what you find on this site. Required Reading and Viewing Why Are You Here?

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