*Update*
We are aware that CAPTCHAs can be mildly infuriating but we did not see any other way. By implementing this and other hurdles aimed at spam bots we have successfully minimized the number of new fake/spam topics to a mere trickle. Happy posting!
*Update*
The last couple of days we have seen an unprecedented amount of spam in our Forum and we apologize for giving one of Internets rather disagreeable aspects a stage.
Allowing everyone quick and easy access to the forum is of high importance to us. Unfortunately, this also makes it possible for bots and users with a less constructive agenda to register. Since the BOMB forum is intended as a place for mostly scientific exchange and strictly non vulgar conversations we have started to implement a list of words that will automatically trigger posts being held for moderation.
While we hope that this small first step will quench the current trickle of spam we will look into further options to fight of spam and unsolicited offers.