This is a suggestion. Do whatever the heck you want to do:
For those who don't know, which seems to be many, when you respond to someone who drops a spam link in the forum, you quote the spam link.
That means, even if the admin gets rid of the original spam post, the spam link remains because you quoted it. You are helping the spammer.
Just report the spammer and ignore them.
+1 That is absolutely correct. Stop helping the spammers and just report it by clicking the "report" link on the spam post. You're giving the team extra work because they need to clean up the mess of replies too.
I agree. I always report and never click on any links they may have posted.
Now who's interested in an extended warranty for their vehicle? lol.. just kidding
It's the swamp land in Florida that interests me the most. For the staff and writer, I will report the spammer.
This is a great suggestion Eric! The best way to get rid of the spammers is to report them for moderator review. As Eric mentioned, people replying to spammers just makes it more difficult. Never reply, only report.
I believe certain here will not know when a spam is being drop. They need guidance as to what a spammy statement or link looks like.
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