There are at least FOUR new members who are definitely spam merchants; why have they been allowed to join????

[qbjb]

[pergola1]

God knows. I am gullible - how can you tell if a person is a troll. Agreed there are new names but how can you tell. I was suspicious of a person on Steph's post yesterday.

[Steph57]

Hi qbjb yes there is glad someone else has spotted them. X

[Steph57]

Hey Pergola that's one of them( trouble.) xx

[missywissy]

I am a new member, hope you don't think I am trouble to anybody

[Steph57 in reply to missywissy]

Hi Missywissy welcome. Don't be daft you've hardly put anything on. He! He! X

[Steph57 in reply to missywissy]

Missywissy keep to the up to date posts I'm not trying to tell you what to do but it will help you. Xx

[LittleUsker in reply to missywissy]

Lol....I'm new too missywissy.....but I'.m fairly normal....Well maybe a bit kooky at times but I definitely never trot over the rickety bridge!

[O2Trees]

Some of them have words from the spam emails in their account names - bit of a giveaway.

Edit: e.g. Vashikaran. I just took another look, think some of them have been deleted but there's still at least one still there.

[Steph57 in reply to O2Trees]

Hi O2 that's very good! X

[missywissy]

so sorry,will do

[qbjb]

There are 2 Vashikaran names and a couple of other suspicious ones. I just checked out their identity and a couple of them haven't posted anything ... yet!

I don't know how these group websites work but isn't there a way to filter or watch new members and remove them immediately if they post any spam? Must be possible surely ...

[Steph57 in reply to qbjb]

I've looked and there are a few that haven't opted since joining what's that all about?

[Hidden in reply to Steph57]

CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT YOU MEAN BY OPTED. pOPPLEWELL

[Toci in reply to qbjb]

What constitutes a 'suspicious' name please? What are we looking for?

[O2Trees in reply to Toci]

Hi Toci e.g. "vashikaran" is in one or two of the new account names last time i looked. This is some kind of weird black magic practice, the name of it being in all the spams from india - they would have had to take out new accounts in order to be able to do all those posts here. Bit slow on the uptake . . .

[initial]

It's really quite unsettling seeing them there, and waiting for them to start with their drivel. HU are trying to stamp this out, and I wish them the ingenuity to do it, and quickly! x

[andymb]

Aren't spam and trolls two different things? Which are we talking about here?

[qbjb in reply to andymb]

Spam is what we've been getting - drivel posted by idiots for their own potential gain or just to interfere with a website and drive people mad !!!

I think trolls are just nasty creatures who make derogatory comments to upset others deliberately - but I'm happy to be corrected if I've got it wrong ...

Jude (genuine person who likes to help others - not spammer or troll!)

[diggerruth]

Hi I am fairly new as well and I have had loads of spam mail over the past couple of days and had a few more today. My only intention on her is to inform myself about COPD. And I acquired some very useful tips from the lovely people in this group. Thanks! x

[peege in reply to diggerruth]

Hang on in there digger uh, it'll all be ok soon and back to the lovely sight it really is. Don't be put off by the last couple of days.

Here's the place to learn

[Puffpuff678]

Hi, I am a newbie, I have been scared to write anything, as I have had problems with spams etc, I have emphysema,moderate to sever,I joined the group to make friends with people who have an understanding,

[scrobbitty in reply to Puffpuff678]

Welcome puffpuff - just leap in and ask any questions you may have and there will be someone to answer you. x

[katieoxo60]

Hi puffpuff, welcome to the site, hope you don't judge us by the stupid goings on of the past few days. There are many people on here who have the same lung problem as yourself and will no doubt contact you if you post or ask a question. If you are really concerned contact the helpline at BLF on 03000 030 555 or if you press the red balloon at the top of the page you can send them an email. Hope to see you again soon best wishes x

[mattcass]

Hi puffpuff, Coming on this site is very good for getting help and support on your illness what we dont know we will point you in the right direction, Good Luck dont be afraid to ask we are here 24/7.Mattcass

[Puffpuff678 in reply to mattcass]

Hello mattcass,thank you for your reply,it is such a good feeling to be able to contact people who have understanding,of living with emphysema, as doctors only give you ten minutes alotted time,

[hufferpuffer]

Welcome to the site Puffpuff! hope you have a positive experience here! I have found it helpful many times, so much great info and humour! hufferpuffer xxx

[Puffpuff678 in reply to hufferpuffer]

Hello hufferpuffer thank you for your re assurance,it is nice to know I will be able to contact people who understand,plus the info and humour,xx