Anyone know how to keep spammers off my ICQ?

ponyman · 2005-06-16, 09:13 PM

I keep getting messages for me to add these spammers to my contact list on ICQ. It's getting really annoying. Anyone have any solutions, yo?

pornrex · 2005-06-16, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ponyman

I keep getting messages for me to add these spammers to my contact list on ICQ. It's getting really annoying. Anyone have any solutions, yo?

I'm with ponyman on this one. Its so annoying, I've shut it off until I find a good solution.
Anyone?

MrYum · 2005-06-16, 09:48 PM

The key to using ICQ successfully...without it driving ya fucking nuts...is to get it configured correctly. I use ICQ and can't remember the last time I got spammed on it. Wish the hell I could say the same for my mail boxes

I've got mine set up to only accept messages from people on my list. AND set to show me in invisible mode at all times. What that means is that ONLY people I so choose can even see that I'm online

I'm using an older version of ICQ so doubt my menus would be the same as whatever version you've got. But, look for privacy settings...get yourself invisible...and only accepting messages from those on your list. It will help a ton

ponyman · 2005-06-16, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MrYum

I've got mine set up to only accept messages from people on my list. AND set to show me in invisible mode at all times. What that means is that ONLY people I so choose can even see that I'm online

The only problem with setting it up to only accept messages from people on your list is that People who aren't on your list, but ones you actually want to be able to send you messages can't communicate with you. ie. webmasters who see your ICQ # posted somewhere and want to talk business.

MrYum · 2005-06-17, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ponyman

The only problem with setting it up to only accept messages from people on your list is that People who aren't on your list, but ones you actually want to be able to send you messages can't communicate with you. ie. webmasters who see your ICQ # posted somewhere and want to talk business.

Absolutey true...they have to send you an authorization request first...then after you approve...they're on your list

Also, if you set it up this way...you'll probably have to block the spammers who already have hold of you. When I looked at my setup earlier...noticed that I'd blocked about 100 senders because they had my number before I made the changes. And yes, I was getting spammed to death! It was on advice of another webmaster that I changed to the setup I have now...and it works perfectly. Don't think I've seen a spam in over a year on ICQ

ponyman · 2005-06-17, 02:19 AM

That sounds like it would work, then. As long as the authorization requests can still get through, yo

Rocco · 2005-06-17, 02:39 AM

got the same problem, I always report them and move them to my ignore list - but unfortunately they keep registering new numbers day for day

stuveltje · 2005-06-17, 05:12 AM

i use the invisable(thinking how you write that word) mode at icq, no spammers then because they cant see, (althought i am viseble now)

Rocco · 2005-06-17, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by stuveltje

i use the invisable(thinking how you write that word) mode at icq, no spammers then because they cant see, (althought i am viseble now)

but isn't it that spammers can send you messages as well though you don't appear to be online for them?

just know that I'm getting that spam also when I'm in the invisible mode |shocking|

ponyman · 2005-07-05, 05:37 PM

I'm still having problems with ICQ spam... and it seems to be getting worse

So if I only allow messages to come from users on my contact list, will people still be able to send me message requesting authorization?

Trev · 2005-07-05, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ponyman

I'm still having problems with ICQ spam... and it seems to be getting worse

So if I only allow messages to come from users on my contact list, will people still be able to send me message requesting authorization?

yes, others can still request authorization, but they can't send any other message until you accept.

digifan · 2005-07-08, 11:27 PM

I am always in invisible mode and people must wait for my authorisation... then I just put them on ignore.. spammers won't harrass me too often but there are a few odd creatures out there from "artists" to silly strippers..

Prawnie · 2005-07-09, 12:12 AM

Must admit.. I dont have too much spam... just the odd hairy guy trying to chat me up |blowkiss|

Dont know if this helps
http://www.icq.com/support/security/...spam.html#stop

Otherwise, its just a case of setting Authorisation to always be on

2005-06-16, 09:13 PM	#1
ponyman Nobody gets into heaven without a glowstick Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 422	Anyone know how to keep spammers off my ICQ? I keep getting messages for me to add these spammers to my contact list on ICQ. It's getting really annoying. Anyone have any solutions, yo? __________________ Dirty Old Men Sponsors - gay & straight

2005-06-16, 09:48 PM	#3
MrYum Arghhhh...submit yer sites ya ruddy swabs! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sunny Florida! Posts: 5,108	The key to using ICQ successfully...without it driving ya fucking nuts...is to get it configured correctly. I use ICQ and can't remember the last time I got spammed on it. Wish the hell I could say the same for my mail boxes I've got mine set up to only accept messages from people on my list. AND set to show me in invisible mode at all times. What that means is that ONLY people I so choose can even see that I'm online I'm using an older version of ICQ so doubt my menus would be the same as whatever version you've got. But, look for privacy settings...get yourself invisible...and only accepting messages from those on your list. It will help a ton __________________ Porno Flixxx Submissions SOTI Site Submissions Free Porn Resource Submissions

2005-06-17, 02:19 AM	#6
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2005-06-17, 02:39 AM	#7
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2005-06-17, 05:12 AM	#8
stuveltje Live and learn. And take very careful notes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sunny Holland Posts: 6,157	i use the invisable(thinking how you write that word) mode at icq, no spammers then because they cant see, (althought i am viseble now) __________________ Canadian Sexlinks - submit Erotica search -submit

2005-07-05, 05:37 PM	#10
ponyman Nobody gets into heaven without a glowstick Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 422	I'm still having problems with ICQ spam... and it seems to be getting worse So if I only allow messages to come from users on my contact list, will people still be able to send me message requesting authorization? __________________ Dirty Old Men Sponsors - gay & straight

2005-07-08, 11:27 PM	#12
digifan ...and since we know an end will come it makes our living so much fun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In your dreams, baby Posts: 3,835	I am always in invisible mode and people must wait for my authorisation... then I just put them on ignore.. spammers won't harrass me too often but there are a few odd creatures out there from "artists" to silly strippers..

2005-07-09, 12:12 AM	#13
Prawnie WHO IS FONZY!?! Don't they teach you anything at school? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London Posts: 48	Must admit.. I dont have too much spam... just the odd hairy guy trying to chat me up \|blowkiss\| Dont know if this helps http://www.icq.com/support/security/...spam.html#stop Otherwise, its just a case of setting Authorisation to always be on