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Topic: "Links" showing up on posts

I just noticed today that on some posts (the ones I noticed were in the post about Joe's spring Philly show) there are blue words showing up randomly in posts that take you to outside links/spam.  This certainly can't be legit, and is kind of scary.  Would anyone at main office care to look into this please?

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Re: "Links" showing up on posts

Sandy, this query may get lost in here. I suggest you re-post in the forum issues sticky in General, and also draw Andy's attention to it. Sadly, I can't help.....

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Re: "Links" showing up on posts

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I just noticed today that on some posts (the ones I noticed were in the post about Joe's spring Philly show) there are blue words showing up randomly in posts that take you to outside links/spam.  This certainly can't be legit, and is kind of scary.  Would anyone at main office care to look into this please?

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I took a look, no sweat....the links are harmless Sandy

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Re: "Links" showing up on posts

samjp4 wrote:

I just noticed today that on some posts (the ones I noticed were in the post about Joe's spring Philly show) there are blue words showing up randomly in posts that take you to outside links/spam.  This certainly can't be legit, and is kind of scary.  Would anyone at main office care to look into this please?

Sandy

The link posted by "Indy" looks legit and refers to a cafe for a meet. The one in Angela's may not be. I don't know if it is intended or a piggyback. I'm not looking to see!

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Re: "Links" showing up on posts

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samjp4 wrote:

I just noticed today that on some posts (the ones I noticed were in the post about Joe's spring Philly show) there are blue words showing up randomly in posts that take you to outside links/spam.  This certainly can't be legit, and is kind of scary.  Would anyone at main office care to look into this please?

Sandy

The link posted by "Indy" looks legit and refers to a cafe for a meet. The one in Angela's may not be. I don't know if it is intended or a piggyback. I'm not looking to see!

I've had a look at Angela link .... I'm fearless .... the post and the link match....

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Re: "Links" showing up on posts

Brack, define harmless.  Any suspicious link should be reported as spam.  Our no longer so fretful moderators can communicate with the original poster and / or Admin and / or make a determination what course of action, if any, etc...

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Rocket wrote:

Brack, define harmless.  Any suspicious link should be reported as spam.  Our no longer so fretful moderators can communicate with the original poster and / or Admin and / or make a determination what course of action, if any, etc...

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I guess, what i meant was, when a link matches the post topic  - like in this case. No harm done.

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Re: "Links" showing up on posts

Many posters here employ relevant-to-topic embedded links all the time. If one is reluctant to try them, don't. Deploy a commercial inet active firewall that stops access to suspicious sites if you inadvertently click on one . I do and it works well. The spammer embeds are rather obvious.
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Brack wrote:
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Brack, define harmless.  Any suspicious link should be reported as spam.  Our no longer so fretful moderators can communicate with the original poster and / or Admin and / or make a determination what course of action, if any, etc...

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I guess, what i meant was, when a link matches the post topic  - like in this case. No harm done.

Gotcha!  Thanks, Brack.  You are right.  A link that is sensible, which is really a starting point to eliminate doubts.   Often the "weird" wording of the URL (a learned skill and / or art , writer or reader) or shall we say unfamiliarity (antithesis of the familiarity aka disguised blessing of the pervasive websites of social stuff!!!) are enough to report.  If it seems odd, report it.


Rick's good advice should be followed.  Works great, mostly.  Any questions, please direct.  Somewhere. 


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Re: "Links" showing up on posts

It was something on my computer - stupid, sneaky piggyback add-ons when you go to install something new.  I swear anti-virus software is mostly good for slowing down your computer.  Sorry for the false alarm.

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Re: "Links" showing up on posts

Didn't notice this thread when it was active, yesterday...but as an I.T. guy, I'll only say antimalware apps are a necessary evil, because there's money to be made, by being a "bad guy", on the internet.  I'm one of the guys who wears a "white hat", not a black one.

Be sure you check your system out thoroughly, based on what I see as your original problem description and latest word about "piggyback add-ons".

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