[FAQ] User signature?

HTC_Loverboi · May 25, 2010

Is there a way I can add my own signature on here? I heard that it is in USER CP but the option isnt there ...

Moderator Edit - Here's the answer from svetius

svetius said:
This was an effort to combat spam, and it's had a huge impact! You'll be upgraded to a full account after a certain number of posts (5 - 8 depending on the feature)--it happens automatically. Sorry for the inconvenience

It may take time after reaching the 5-8 post limit for it to allow you access, this is because the process runs in the background.

And when you have enough posts, you can edit your Signature in the UserCP (on the left hand side called "Edit Signature").

Or just click here : Edit Signature

DaveShaw · Jul 1, 2010

XDA-Dev. said:
i wonder if how does this help in stopping spam ..... anyways .... whatever you feel is good should be good someways

People / Bots were Posting generic messages, like "Thanks this is great" or in some cases, actual responses based on words in a thread. The post it's self was not spam (although pretty pointless), but the users signature would contain 3-4 links to an online company of varying levels of trustworthiness.

We used to find one or two of these bad boys a day. Because they didn't create new threads, nor did they make it obvious to the casual observer, they were getting away with it.

I have not seen one of the so called "signature spammers" since the rules were put in place.

Dave

davidvkimball · Feb 22, 2012

I had the same question...this is an excellent way to manage spam users. Good job, looking forward to delving more into this forum and getting a signature!

jade12 · Feb 25, 2012

I was a bit upset at not being able to have a signature. Thanks Daveshaw for explaining. Its indeed a great way to stop spammers.

reinbeau · Feb 26, 2012

jade12 said:
I was a bit upset at not being able to have a signature. Thanks Daveshaw for explaining. Its indeed a great way to stop spammers.

You should be all set now, check your User Control Panel

giorgos21 · Feb 27, 2012

finally i found the way!!!thank you

zacburgess · Feb 27, 2012

At last I found out why I cant use signature.

I will be using the "search" more.

blade30p · Feb 27, 2012

ah so

so that's why I couldn't see it, cant wait to unlock my sig status

GrimReaper24 · Feb 27, 2012

Ya the post limit thing when you start a new account is a good idea to keep the spam to nothing..

Pbwizkid · Feb 27, 2012

Been readying these forums for a while now and finally signed up and that was the first thing I went to go do so I could edit mine to say phone type and what rom and all that nifty stuff nice t see I'm not going crazy and it really wasn't there lol

Sent from my MB860 using XDA App

GrimReaper24 · Feb 27, 2012

Pbwizkid said:
Been readying these forums for a while now and finally signed up and that was the first thing I went to go do so I could edit mine to say phone type and what rom and all that nifty stuff nice t see I'm not going crazy and it really wasn't there lol

Sent from my MB860 using XDA App

Ya just takes some time lol.. Alot of sites do it that way nowa days... I always forget to come over to these threads to check on things... Always busy in the EVO 3D ones...

CodyJv · Mar 3, 2012

I like and dislike the idea.

I just logged into my account to make post (have like none) so am sorta spamming to be able to post solutions to android revolution HD. /sarcasm. My post aren't spam but i'm going to get 8 before midnight tonight!

I can see how it helps, but jeez. Couldnt post in the developer forum for the audio fix solution I made.

reinbeau · Mar 3, 2012

CodyJv said:
I like and dislike the idea.

I just logged into my account to make post (have like none) so am sorta spamming to be able to post solutions to android revolution HD. /sarcasm. My post aren't spam but i'm going to get 8 before midnight tonight!

I can see how it helps, but jeez. Couldnt post in the developer forum for the audio fix solution I made.

But you could post it in General, and then help a few people out while you were there, in Q&A, if your device has one. Don't bother with useless posts, they will be deleted and you'll never get to 10.

Hikari · Mar 4, 2012

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reinbeau said:
But you could post it in General, and then help a few people out while you were there, in Q&A, if your device has one. Don't bother with useless posts, they will be deleted and you'll never get to 10.

Well, you might be right but its not that easy. You know I have experience in those stuff in the development forum, but I have no way to make posts there.

I dont wanna be a sort of spammer by posting stupid stuff to get all the 10 posts.
But this 10 post rule leaves no other way to accomplish...

To find a topic that I can make a useful post takes a lot of time.

cajunflavoredbob · Mar 4, 2012

If you can't spend the time to make ten legitimate posts before posting in the dev fora, then you don't deserve to post there. This is a developer forum, not a support website.

reinbeau · Mar 4, 2012

XiproX said:
Well, you might be right but its not that easy. You know I have experience in those stuff in the development forum, but I have no way to make posts there.

I dont wanna be a sort of spammer by posting stupid stuff to get all the 10 posts.
But this 10 post rule leaves no other way to accomplish...

To find a topic that I can make a useful post takes a lot of time.

Oh really? I was a clueless noob total non-developer when I came here and I had no trouble at all helping people who needed links or a little guidance where to find the information they need. XDA works because people help those who help themselves. Do not post useless posts, they will be removed and you'll never get to 10.

boborone · Mar 4, 2012

Why did this thread get unlocked? Now it's more noobs that can't read and just complain again.

reinbeau · Mar 4, 2012

boborone said:
Why did this thread get unlocked? Now it's more noobs that can't read and just complain again.

I don't know, I don't have mod powers here or I'd lock it back up myself

boborone · Mar 4, 2012

Just posted this in the mod request thread

reinbeau said:
I don't know, I don't have mod powers here or I'd lock it back up myself

cajunflavoredbob · Mar 4, 2012

boborone said:
Just posted this in the mod request thread

I requested that it remain open. I've helped out others with legitimate issues before here. Also, leaving it open allows mods to track spammers easily.

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