DONE Add CAPTCHA to registration

[GeneralGuy]

It seems that we have more bots joining than actual new members. I think we should add a CAPTCHA to prevent bots from joining and clogging up the member list.

[Mors]

Did you actually check the registration page?

3DS: 4313-6691-8820
Switch: SW-7679-1093-9792

play my fangame pls

[GeneralGuy]

Did you actually check the registration page?

Yeah. I noticed that all you have to do is click on a box to prove you're human.

What I really meant to say is that we should have a more complex CAPTCAHA, like checking the boxes of all cars, bridges, street lights, etc. or typing out a randomized word.

[Mors]

Did you actually check the registration page?

Yeah. I noticed that all you have to do is click on a box to prove you're human.

What I really meant to say is that we should have a more complex CAPTCAHA, like checking the boxes of all cars, bridges, street lights, etc. or typing out a randomized word.

The whole randomized words captcha system isn't used anymore, and as for the clicking cars one, that's what we currently have. The system is smart enough to not show those if it's 100% sure that you're not a bot.

There's an even more automated system where you don't even have to click anything and it just does its checks at the background, but other than that this is as good as any captcha system goes.

3DS: 4313-6691-8820
Switch: SW-7679-1093-9792

play my fangame pls

[VinnyVideo]

I've never been a fan of the "select pictures of cars" captcha and its brethren. A lot of the pictures are blurry or ambiguous, and it almost always takes me several attempts to get it right. This is a suboptimal user experience, and there's a risk it could cause legitimate users to become frustrated and give up on registering.

(Fortunately, it seems that we're using a different captcha right now.)

Course clear! You got a card.

[OssieTheOstrich]

The system is smart enough to not show those if it's 100% sure that you're not a bot.

If it's so smart, then why do bots come on the forums from time to time? Hmmm?

List of projects I eventually plan to finish after the indefinite hiatus is over, assuming I don't abruptly cancel them:

Spoiler

Mario's Rather Unusual Trilogy (Mario's slightly unusual Boss Rush (Completed), Mario vs. Some Unusual Foes (In development), Mario's VERY Unusual Final Frontier (In development))
Sonic's Foray into Random/Unusual Zones (spin-off of Unusual Trilogy, in development)
Angry Birds Slingshot Frenzy (In development)
Super Mario Flashback: Really Good Edition (In development)
Super Hilda DX (In only conceptual phase)

Yes, I am aware that I have about 6 or so fangame projects currently in development at the same time. And yes, I am also aware that all of this is very ambitious.

+ List of projects I'm helping out with in some small capacity during my hiatus:

Spoiler

Super Mario Bros Dimensions 2 (as a spriter, only for Mario's sprites)
MFGG Community Fangame Project 3 (as a spriter)
WordGirl ReWired (as a artist)

[GothGirlGangBlasterMaster]

The system is smart enough to not show those if it's 100% sure that you're not a bot.

If it's so smart, then why do bots come on the forums from time to time? Hmmm?

now that a lot of dirt poor countries have widespread internet access, it's become cheaper and more effective to hire a human being than to write a spam bot

for any inquiries please contact me in hell

[Angustia]

Good idea May!

A Captcha before every post would also be a nice addition!

[GeneralGuy]

Good idea May!

A Captcha before every post would also be a nice addition!

I'm not sure if this is sarcasm or not.

[OssieTheOstrich]

Good idea May!

A Captcha before every post would also be a nice addition!

I'm not sure if this is sarcasm or not.

It's sarcasm.

But seriously, why not try making the CAPTCHA a bit more full-proof.

List of projects I eventually plan to finish after the indefinite hiatus is over, assuming I don't abruptly cancel them:

Spoiler

Mario's Rather Unusual Trilogy (Mario's slightly unusual Boss Rush (Completed), Mario vs. Some Unusual Foes (In development), Mario's VERY Unusual Final Frontier (In development))
Sonic's Foray into Random/Unusual Zones (spin-off of Unusual Trilogy, in development)
Angry Birds Slingshot Frenzy (In development)
Super Mario Flashback: Really Good Edition (In development)
Super Hilda DX (In only conceptual phase)

Yes, I am aware that I have about 6 or so fangame projects currently in development at the same time. And yes, I am also aware that all of this is very ambitious.

+ List of projects I'm helping out with in some small capacity during my hiatus:

Spoiler

Super Mario Bros Dimensions 2 (as a spriter, only for Mario's sprites)
MFGG Community Fangame Project 3 (as a spriter)
WordGirl ReWired (as a artist)

[Evil Yoshi Toes]

Good idea May!

A Captcha before every post would also be a nice addition!

I'm not sure if this is sarcasm or not.

It's sarcasm.

But seriously, why not try making the CAPTCHA a bit more full-proof.

If it's actual people and not bots who are getting through the captcha, then making it harder would only be more inconvenient for actual members and won't stop the people from getting in. I'm not sure how many of the spammers are actual people vs how many are bots though. We do get quite a few spammers but they're pretty easy to get rid of at least.

[Angustia]

Good idea May!

A Captcha before every post would also be a nice addition!

I'm not sure if this is sarcasm or not.

Half and half. Your idea is great, mine is just an exaggeration. Though some places do actually implement that system I don't think it would fit the culture(?) of this place. Hope that clears things up, friend. : )