XF 2.0 Blocking spam

[Jon12345]

I notice that under Options, where is a spam phrases field. Are there any ready-made lists with the usual spam keywords in it? Also, does the forum let you block certain countries from trying to sign up? Just trying to cut down the bots!

 

[Paul B]

Are there any ready-made lists with the usual spam keywords in it?

No - each site is different so just populate the field as required.

does the forum let you block certain countries from trying to sign up?

That would have to be implemented at the server level.

 

[djbaxter]

I notice that under Options, where is a spam phrases field. Are there any ready-made lists with the usual spam keywords in it? Also, does the forum let you block certain countries from trying to sign up? Just trying to cut down the bots!

There are at least two different addons to block countries, one by @Ozzy47 and one by @AndyB

 

[Ozzy47]

Yup, mine is free,

[OzzModz] Country Registration Ban

Ban countries (or entire continents) from registering on your site and optionally remove the register tab when someone is from a country that is banned. This add-on uses MaxMind's GeoLite2-Country database and MaxMind's DB Reader. This add-on...

xenforo.com

 

[Jon12345]

Thanks guys. I will take a look.