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  • #1685483
    etruscan
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      Member cakcreations has a somewhat “iffy” post, with a link to a website, under “How Do You Find” in the “Community” section.
      I can’t tell whether it is SPAM or a genuine attempt to be helpful, though I’m inclined to think SPAM.

      https://windstoneeditions.com/members/cakcreations/

      #1685503
      Clay
      Keymaster

        Member cakcreations has a somewhat “iffy” post, with a link to a website, under “How Do You Find” in the “Community” section.
        I can’t tell whether it is SPAM or a genuine attempt to be helpful, though I’m inclined to think SPAM.

        https://windstoneeditions.com/members/cakcreations/

        Yes, that seems spammy—I removed it. Thanks.

        #1686030
        etruscan
        Participant

          This post by AndyKid has appeared under “Ask Melody”. I think it is in Russian, or maybe Polish?

          https://windstoneeditions.com/forums/topic/magia-smokow-i-kasynowych-wygranych-odkryj-nasze-skarby/

          #1686798
          etruscan
          Participant

            New member Mongrov/Field Service looks very “iffy” – Forum signature offering help in “revolutionizing field operations”.

            https://windstoneeditions.com/members/mongrov/

            #1686799
            Clay
            Keymaster

              New member Mongrov/Field Service looks very “iffy” – Forum signature offering help in “revolutionizing field operations”.

              https://windstoneeditions.com/members/mongrov/

              Got it. Thanks!

              #1690815
              etruscan
              Participant

                New member Michael Arthurton – real or AI? He has a post in “Reports of Fake & Knock-off Windstones and general infringements” that definitely reads like AI copy and paste.

                “Fake Windstones are low-quality replicas lacking key details like the Windstone logo, and proper materials.
                Infringements include unauthorized use of Windstone art or designs.
                If you suspect a fake or infringement, contact John or the Windstone office for quick action.
                Hope this process is not that much complex”

                https://windstoneeditions.com/members/michelarthurton/

                #1690816
                etruscan
                Participant

                  And two other fishy replies – one in “Moved twice recently, might have lost the eyes and gem of unpainted dragon” under “Paint Your Own Windstone”
                  and one in “Mad,mad,mad weather” under Community.

                  #1690817
                  Clay
                  Keymaster

                    New member Michael Arthurton – real or AI? He has a post in “Reports of Fake & Knock-off Windstones and general infringements” that definitely reads like AI copy and paste.

                    “Fake Windstones are low-quality replicas lacking key details like the Windstone logo, and proper materials.
                    Infringements include unauthorized use of Windstone art or designs.
                    If you suspect a fake or infringement, contact John or the Windstone office for quick action.
                    Hope this process is not that much complex”

                    https://windstoneeditions.com/members/michelarthurton/

                    I don’t know about AI, but definitely spam. Thanks—I removed that account.

                    #1690937
                    etruscan
                    Participant

                      What about Lee Dorn Jewelers? It’s obviously a business but perhaps the owner collects Windstones?

                      https://windstoneeditions.com/members/leedornjewelers/

                      #1690950
                      Clay
                      Keymaster

                        What about Lee Dorn Jewelers? It’s obviously a business but perhaps the owner collects Windstones?

                        https://windstoneeditions.com/members/leedornjewelers/

                        That was a spammer—I removed it. Thank you.

                        FYI, I check the new users for spam accounts (nearly) every morning. There are generally some tell-tale signs that an account is spam. Occasionally there is a new account with no red flags, and in that case I don’t know for sure until they post some spammy comment on the forum. So if you see suspicious new users first thing in the morning, it’s probably just that I haven’t yet reviewed the new users list for that day…but I will. So it’s not really necessary to post here about those cases (though you certainly can if you want to).

                        If, on the other hand, you see spammy comments in the forums, it’s probably from users that I couldn’t identify as spammers based on their registration, and in those cases it’s very helpful for me to be notified about them.

                        Thanks, as always, for your help!

                        #1690952
                        etruscan
                        Participant

                          Thanks for clarifying, and for all that you do!

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