I was going to start a new post, but figured bringing this thread back to life might be better.
It looks like the new method is to post a copy of a legit announcement with legitimate links and then go back and edit them later.
Still using locked / self mod posts.
So how about a combination of things?
1) If the post is started as locked or changed to locked at any time or if it's a self mod even the OP can't edit their post. This way what you post stays what it is and then of you want to change something you have to make another post in the thread.
2) If a post is locked / self mod links in the posts are not active for 24 hours. This way people can take a look and see if they look good. The issue that I see with this is that they could have a legit github / whatever and then they just change that link.
3) Both 1 & 2 can be avoided by copper members. If it's a legit project throwing $20 is not a big deal, if it's not it's going to get real expensive real quick.
4)
looking for ideas.
I doubt anything will come of this but still think it needs a discussion.
-Dave