How to spot spam postings from the list

To spot crap-spam postings from the message list, look for these three markers:

[ol]
[li]Weird, catchy “one weird trick” sort of subject, not too long[/li][li]Bizarre poster name[/li][li]Has one reply, by running_coach, who’s reported it.[/li][/ol]
:smiley:
(Meant to be applause/kudos, r_c…)

bows

Reported.

Deported.

transported

Purported.

Imported.

should be teleported; this belongs in ATMB.

Once I see these guys using names from The Lord of the Rings, Princess Bride, or Discworld I’ll know we’ve lost.:smiley:

Newported

Retorted.

Distorted.

Do I need to post a “How to find the One Word thread” notice?

Contorted

Cavorted

Obviously, once you’re in the thread started by a spam posting, you may make fun of it to your heart’s content.

Up-snorted.

Are you saying this is one of those One Word Trick posts?

Because running coach likes to do something to those… can’t quite put my finger on what…

Unthwarted

Whofarted?

Stop it, or you’ll all be mass-LARTed!