KinkaidAlum Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Am I the only one kinda creeped out by the robotic nature of the new posters? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnu Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Nope. I am very creeped out. I was going to mention something but, you know, procrastination.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) They came out of nowhere and while their profile pictures make them look like a wildly diverse bunch, their interactions seem... alien. Edited November 7, 2016 by KinkaidAlum 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intencity77 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I have never seen so many non-architectural posts at one time the whole 11 years I've frequented HAIF. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 3 minutes ago, intencity77 said: I have never seen so many non-architectural posts at one time the whole 11 years I've frequented HAIF. While it's been closer to three years for me, I thought the same thing today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Weird that they all post in succession from one another at like 4am. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) Edit: A lot of conversations with Otto Mation in various photo threads. Confirmed Alien life. Edited November 8, 2016 by Montrose1100 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Obviously they are all Russian. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 They use stock photos for the profile pics too. Esther's photo is a stock photo used in multiple sites (just do a reverse image search). Not sure if it's the admins trying to ramp up activity? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I have a stock photo for my profile pic. It's like a reverse of one of those old iPod commercials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 They seem to be multiplying. Could it be... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 On 11/7/2016 at 6:21 PM, intencity77 said: I have never seen so many non-architectural posts at one time the whole 11 years I've frequented HAIF. Agreed. I changed the landing page for HAIF in my favorites from the recent activity stream to Going Up specifically because of all the non architecture related posts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 19 minutes ago, brijonmang said: Agreed. I changed the landing page for HAIF in my favorites from the recent activity stream to Going Up specifically because of all the non architecture related posts. I plan to do the same. Sucks because I will miss most of the neighborhood threads but the site is unreadable right now on recent activity. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I'm going to try blocking the bots and see how well that works. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieEric Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 These BS posts are seriously discouraging me from checking the site, as "new content" is pretty much the only thing I click on here. It's so strange that they read semi-legit but are on topics that none of us give a crap about. "How Do You Like Your Coffee?" Seriously? We need some new #$% projects already 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAIF Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 can you start reporting the users so we can find them faster please also know we are low on moderators and looking for both community moderators and neighborhood moderators. if you would like to apply simply let us know on the Contact Us at the bottom of each page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAIF Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 22 minutes ago, OkieEric said: These BS posts are seriously discouraging me from checking the site, as "new content" is pretty much the only thing I click on here. It's so strange that they read semi-legit but are on topics that none of us give a crap about. "How Do You Like Your Coffee?" Seriously? We need some new #$% projects already the "How Do You Like Your Coffee?" topic and associated user is gone. Thank you for the details. @OkieEric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) Well, I for one like the diversity of the types of topics found here and I don't find it weird in the slightest that people make use of them. Why else would the topics be here if they weren't meant to be posted on? And the coffee? You know, I've been around the internet quite a bit and it just sounds to me like the poster just woke up, got some joe and wanted to chat. Where's the harm in being a lonely nerd? I'm a real estate junkie by trade and I do participate in those topics, but I also like talking about anything else that comes to mind while I'm here. Yes, I'm new and I found the site (no lie) while searching for Donald Trump information. You know, that real estate guy who just got a new job? I don't know, maybe the other newbies are Trump supporters too. That's it...........it's Trumps fault. Edited November 10, 2016 by Ricardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 5 hours ago, OkieEric said: These BS posts are seriously discouraging me from checking the site, as "new content" is pretty much the only thing I click on here. It's so strange that they read semi-legit but are on topics that none of us give a crap about. "How Do You Like Your Coffee?" Seriously? We need some new #$% projects already I agree. if folks want discussions on coffeee, shoe sizes, or tennis balls, there are websites then can frequent. It is a joke to think that "Houston Architexture" is the place to have those discussions. I am wondering how many of the new posters are individual users. I doubt that it's 1 ID = 1 human. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 10 hours ago, UtterlyUrban said: I am wondering how many of the new posters are individual users. I doubt that it's 1 ID = 1 human. I had assumed that admins/mods had the ability to view the originating IP addresses for posts. I believe this is the case in the free version of Invision's board software, so it ought to be in the paid version as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) 19 hours ago, HAIF.cares said: can you start reporting the users so we can find them faster Esther Leanne Ursula Kay2 Vishen Tyson Sporty Edited November 11, 2016 by HoustonMidtown 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieEric Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) 25 minutes ago, mkultra25 said: I had assumed that admins/mods had the ability to view the originating IP addresses for posts. I believe this is the case in the free version of Invision's board software, so it ought to be in the paid version as well. Surely there is a way to track the IPs. These all appear to be the same person as they have very similar writing styles - generic questions, 2 line responses, etc, etc. All of these "people" (including Ricardo, above, who enjoys threads about coffee) have joined since late October. Just checked "new content" and the vast majority of posts are the same typical crap. Hard to use the forum when that's happening even in the middle of the day Edit: Just read the "Happiness is..." thread. Please make it stop Edited November 10, 2016 by OkieEric 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieEric Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 9 minutes ago, HoustonMidtown said: Esther Leanne Ursula Kay2 Vishen Tyson Sporty + Seamus Cookiie Ricardo (not buying it, dude) Lara Hastings (not quite as sure) The problem is, the people are actually interacting in threads and will probably even comment on this list...but it's just weird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 It also seems odd that they haven't posted in this thread to say hey I'm not a troll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 12 new posters (likely on person) clogging the board with drivel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towerjunkie Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
werdserf 99 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I follow HAIF.cares and it led me here. Bad move. Hover over a users name and it gives you the option of ignoring them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
werdserf 99 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 4 hours ago, TowermaniacXD said: Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 14 hours ago, OkieEric said: + Seamus Cookiie Ricardo (not buying it, dude) Lara Hastings (not quite as sure) The problem is, the people are actually interacting in threads and will probably even comment on this list...but it's just weird + leashrowen werdserf 99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) 22 hours ago, OkieEric said: Surely there is a way to track the IPs. These all appear to be the same person as they have very similar writing styles - generic questions, 2 line responses, etc, etc. All of these "people" (including Ricardo, above, who enjoys threads about coffee) have joined since late October. Just checked "new content" and the vast majority of posts are the same typical crap. Hard to use the forum when that's happening even in the middle of the day Edit: Just read the "Happiness is..." thread. Please make it stop Well, we do have other topics for a reason. Isn't the HAIF punch line "Houston's original social network"? Edit: Note I do not like the flood of new topics and robots either. Edited November 11, 2016 by Montrose1100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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