Ar_home_b_search
 

It seems my posts are getting ugly. Or perhaps, more correctly, the comments are. 

The Ugg spammers are very active once again. At least they like my posts. I had 6 Ugg spam comments today. 

I hate spam - all kinds

Don't get me wrong, I rather like Uggs, and they are very popular here in California. In the chilly weather folks wear them with shorts. I'm no style critic, but that's kinda odd - my opinion - but popular nonetheless. I have a pair of Ugg slippers that are wonderful so I can't criticize too much. Especially since I wear them to the grocery store sometimes.

But the Ugg spammers. Take a hike please.You're annoying. 

One good thing. They tend to pop up on old posts, which, after deleting their spam, reminds me to update the post. But that's the ONLY good thing. 

Are you seeing uggly stuff too?

 

My Jeff Dowler signature

 

**************************************

365 Things to Do in Carlsbad (and Nearby) on Facebook   Lifestyle Search on AtHomeInCarlsbad.com - Jeff Dowler

Jeff Dowler's Flickr Profile  Jeff Dowler's Facebook Profile   Jeff Dowler's YouTube Profile  Jeff Dowler's StumbleUpon Profile  Jeff Dowler's Twitter Profile  Jeff Dowler's Friendfeed ProfileSubscribe to this blog Jeff Dowler's LinkedIn Profile

Click to Search for All San Diego Homes          First Time Home Buyer Central Website          Relocation A to Z blog

Home Owner's Short Sale Guide

 

   Southern California Chapter of Certified Residential Specialists (CRS)

 My New Brokerage - Solutions Real Estate in Carlsbad CA

 

ALL ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA RELOCATION DUDE

 

If I can provide more information about Carlsbad real estate and surrounding areas, the housing market in general (or locally), or otherwise assist you, friends or family in a home search or sale, please contact me by phone or text at (760) 840-1360 or email me at JeffDowlerSolutions@gmail.com

Serving Carlsbad (including Aviara, La Costa & Carlsbad Village),  Encinitas (including Leucadia & Olivenhain), Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos (including San Elijo Hills), Oceanside, Carmel Valley, Escondido, and San Diego

Carlsbad Breaking News ~ Oceanside Breaking News ~ Encinitas Breaking News

All content ©Copyright by Jeff Dowler. All rights reserved.

 
Post is included in group: Addicted to Active Rain
Post is included in group: Realtors®
Post is included in group: RE/MAX Active Rain Bloggers
Post is included in group: SAN DIEGO Real Estate Agents & Loan Officers

24 Comments on My Posts are Getting UGGly - Bet Your Posts Are Too!!

OCT
21
2009

What is an ugg spammer comment? I've only been on AR a few weeks, so I'm still not up to date on many things. Ugg spammer???
11:22pm • #1
1,304,499 Points 314 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Taylor - well you are lucky if you have not been spammed. They leave a spam comment that has nothing to do with your ppost but is all about uggs - which are shoes and boots from Australia. There is usually a link to a website (don't click this) and a bunch of other nonsense. If I get another I will cut and paste it into the post.

Jeff
11:26pm • #2
1,049,319 Points 177 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I've noticed it on some but hasnt hit mine yet. But I bet once I publish this, I'll have some. Guess it's time to re-activate the member's only comments.
11:27pm • #3
608,296 Points 26 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Well, Jeff, at least it's 25 points! lol I have definitely noticed an upswing on them recently as well.
11:31pm • #4

Oooh, lol, a comment regarding the actual UGG product. haha That is weird! I wonder why it hasn't spread to other products in addition to these furry boots? I'll keep an eye out for them!
11:35pm • #5
OCT
22
2009
464,956 Points Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

ugg.  I got the same spam and it was uggly.   So, I agree take a hike please Ugg spammers
12:14am • #6
562,523 Points 54 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I actually saw one today.  I thought it was weird and it looked so professional.  They better not spam me that's all I can say!
12:21am • #7
291,061 Points 1 Featured Post

Hey Jeff, careful there with the Spam comments, it's a major staple here in Hawaii.  Visit a supermarket and you will find the cans stacked in the isleway.  But no, I don't eat the stuff myself and don't enjoy the email kind either.
12:29am • #8
210,049 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog

Thanks for the reminder Jeff that I probably should buy a pair of Uggs, ;-)

 

...but the last thing I want to do is encourage their spamming.
12:46am • #9
1,545,742 Points 416 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I've deleted a few  Ugg comments too.

Careful updating old posts.  I heard a rumor that action causes a reduction in points.  Check with Bob for clarification. 

My understanding is that a member discovered that updating old posts awarded points and that they went on an updating jag.  So, AR began taking points when old posts were updated.

I could be completely wrong about this.  It's just something that I heard and don't care enough to verify, if anyone would tell me anyway.

Since I've no longer #1, that point monkey is off my back.
4:51am • #10
167,244 Points 3 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Don't just delete it, click the 'report a concern' button at the bottom of the comment. Hopefully, the AR gods can find an IP address to ban. I just did a post on this earlier this week myself.
5:36am • #11
351,030 Points 24 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Jeff - I'm noticing these ugg spammers here too, which I reported to AR. Have not deleted them yet, then again my comments are more manageable than yours', I think.
6:33am • #12
421,594 Points 76 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Jeff - I get them occasionally and just report and delete.
7:40am • #13
1,304,499 Points 314 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Loreena - well they don;t seem as prolific as the other spammers that we see now and then.

Sharon - I did';t think I was alone.

Tim - there are others who feel the same. Anyone disagree?

JAne - maybe you'll be lucky. Of course they hit this post too, but I reported it then deleted.

Richard - I magine you can find it here, too. I've never looked - maybe I will now.

Rick - LOL.

Lenn - hmmm. I should check. I don;t see why points would be added, or deleted is all you do is edit a post. But I seemto recall there were issues in the past. THe thing I have seen is that the formatiing on old posts that originally looked fine has changed. I'll look into it.

Julia - Oh I DO  report it, each and everey time. And I usually don't delete immediately so they have a little time to do whatever it is they do.

Petra - oh, don't count on that. Some posts have few comments.

John - that's what we are supposed to do.

Jeff
9:19am • #15
571,834 Points 82 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I have just recently started receiving the spam comments and report them everytime.  Reminds me of Spam Fest down in Goodland, Florida every year...  Everyone dresses as their favorite spam dish (seriously).  I never actually participated, but it sure was a lot of fun to see.
9:51am • #16
924,780 Points 97 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Jeff when I see someone spamming someones blog it takes away any creditability that they might have had with me, and I refuse to click on their links.  To bad that they do not seem to realize how bad spamming makes them look.
1:10pm • #17
362,055 Points 5 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Attended Rain Camp

Hmmm, I haven't noticed any Ugg comments but I'm not here as much as I used to be.
1:39pm • #18
1,304,499 Points 314 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Amy - amazing. THAT would be worth some pics and a blog post.

George - agreed. Plus clicking on the links can be dangerous. :)

Susie - lucky you.

Jeff
8:16pm • #19
591,941 Points 22 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp

I haven't gotten any ugg spam. But then, I'd tell them that they're SO last year! LOL!
8:43pm • #20
424,750 Points 22 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Called Shot Master

Jeff past few months I have notice the same, also on my website  as well. Initially I was exited aha a potential client then I found out otherwies.....I still look at it positively my information is getting out:))
8:46pm • #21
106,470 Points 1 Featured Post

Canned spam at least has a purpose in life and thanks to Taylor for asking, I wasn't sure what Ugg spam was either...I was trying to come up with an acronym that fit but was fruitless
8:51pm • #22
469,491 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

JEFF..I love my UGGS ..but hate  the spam..I have several pairs ..will not buy them on ActiveRain ..GO away and don't come back any day....
9:13pm • #23
OCT
24
2009

Hey, Jeff - Several points for you and your readers:

  1. If you love your ActiveRain points, use the "Report a Concern" button on the spam comments and DO NOT DELETE it. The ActiveRain gurus apparently note the IP address and block it, then delete the spam comment, and then give you 10 points for reporting the spam comment. This works regardless of where you find the spam comment -- your blog or someone else's blog.
  2. There was a points glitch that apparently went from December 2008 to May 2009 so that if one updated one's profile, one could get points for updating, but waaaaaaaay beyond the maximum. Several people were up in the 10,000 point range for their profile and lost those points when the new scoring system went into effect May 1. Those whom I know who requested their points back got them back.
  3. The points glitch also affected -- and still affects -- updating old posts. The change in HTML that occurred in November 2008 deleted many videos, pictures, and formatting from old posts, thereby making them look unprofessional (crappy, in other words) and some didn't even make sense anymore with the pictures and videos gone. According to Bob, there is no current plan to correct this glitch anytime soon.
  4. There is a current points glitch that affects commenting on old posts, but it is inconsistent. I think Bob got his most recent contest idea from me because I use my ActiveRain blog as my primary marketing tool, so I send a lot of prospective Clients and Realtors to my blog via links to specific posts, and past Clients regularly read my blog. If one of them happens to comment on a post that was put up prior to May 1, 2009, points can be lost, sometimes up to 237 that I'm aware of. This glitch also has no current plan to correct it anytime soon.
4:11am • #24
551,723 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Jeff, Sorry, no spam today. i would like to comment on your new points at over 650,000+. Congratulations on the points and all the related benefits of playing working in the RAIN.
7:47am • #25

This blog does not allow anonymous comments
 
Jeffdowler_photo_ar Ambassador_large

Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Homes for Sale ~ 760-840-1360

Carlsbad, CA

More about me…

Solutions Real Estate (CA DRE Lic. # 01490977)

Address: 6005 Hidden Valley Road, Suite 280, Carlsbad, CA, 92011

Office Phone: JUSTMYCELL

Cell Phone: (760) 840-1360

Email Me


Jeff Dowler's Profile
Jeff Dowler's Facebook profile
Create Your Badge
Get great free widgets at Widgetbox!

DISCLAIMER: I must disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of, or reliance on, any information contained in this blog, or for the accuracy of comments or opinions expressed by visitors to my blog. The information contained in the articles is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed, and the opinions expressed in these articles are mine.


Listings
Front_of_home_for_flyer
$359,000
2 br, 2 ba, 1,800 sqft
This is a very well maintained single story twin-home with interior atrium (S...

Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog