Spam reduction: Making moderation more powerful

[savetheFORUM]

Spammers are all over the forum and while guys like actmyname are doing a great job of tagging them neutral, I think there should be something the forum needs to implement as well.

This is what I want to suggest.

Getting X number of posts deleted by moderators = Getting a ban for Y number days from wearing signatures.

Getting XX number of posts deleted = Permanently disabled from wearing a signature

This can be further divided into sections if deemed necessary.

20+ Posts deleted in the last 30 days = banned from posting in the Marketplace section

50+ posts deleted in last 30 days = banned from posting outside Other section

This will encourage the users to spam less and fear deletion which will overall enhance the quality of comments made by them. I am not sure if such a system already exists and if it does, please inform me. We all know signature space is the biggest reason for all the spam.

[Upgrade00]

There are already rules for spam with appropriate punishment for violators;

Staff do not want to hand out bans for unconstructive posts but if we feel that you as a user are continually making very poor or unsubstantial posts due to your paid signature the following bans will be issued:

First offence: 7 days
Second offence: 14 days
Third offence: 30 days
Fourth: Permanent ban

About your suggestion; While deleted post usually means it's spam, making a general rule regarding that may not be advisable. Some users complain of their bumps being deleted wrongly or their replies getting deleted mistakenly for some other reason that isn't spam.
I believe it's best to handle each case uniquely, rather than taking a general approach.

[savetheFORUM]

There are already rules for spam with appropriate punishment for violators;

Staff do not want to hand out bans for unconstructive posts but if we feel that you as a user are continually making very poor or unsubstantial posts due to your paid signature the following bans will be issued:

First offence: 7 days
Second offence: 14 days
Third offence: 30 days
Fourth: Permanent ban

About your suggestion; While deleted post usually means it's spam, making a general rule regarding that may not be advisable. Some users complain of their bumps being deleted wrongly or their replies getting deleted mistakenly for some other reason that isn't spam.
I believe it's best to handle each case uniquely, rather than taking a general approach.

Thank you very much, wasn't aware of that rule. And you're right deletion might be harsh sometimes so it's best if there is a rule in place to do its work.