The new feature to block link posting by anonymous and low karma users is awesome. It will go a long way to help discourage spammers from bombarding our sites!
I'd like to see links that are formatted without the "http://" in front of them blocked as well. For example, something like <a href="http://www.spamsite.com">Spam Product</a> will get blocked, but <a href="www.spamsite.com">Spam Product</a> will not. Even though the latter does not render a link, the site is still exposed.
Many spammers who are not familiar with wikidot syntax often use html syntax to try and post links.
Rated +1, as I've often seen spammers use HTML syntax in their attempt to post links.
Haven't paid enough attention to notice if they use "http", but being able to protect against links that don't specify a protocol wouldn't hurt at all & would make the link-blocking feature even better.
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We'll tweak it today I think :)
I've seen this behavior from spammers as well. I too have not pain attention to whether they use "http" but it's a good thought to block the behavior. Thanks for doing this.
How do I disable this feature for a private site? I have new users (low-karma) that are required to post homework (links) but are unable to do so.
I think you're out of luck. I'd post it as a new wish. I think it's a good idea for private sites. A Site Manager toggle on this option would be nice.
I'm an idiot. I forgot that the option is configurable in Site Manager already. Thanks, Bryce, for refreshing my memory!
Bryce's response to your same question posted elsewhere:
http://community.wikidot.com/helpon:karma/comments/show#post-1280629
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Thanks Ed. I'll post it as a wish. However, in the meantime, because we are on a timeline I will unfortunately have to direct 20 students to a completely new site…because the whole purpose of our class wiki was to discuss their uploads. It's a shame, I like wikidot.com.
There's already a toggle in the site manager :) Under the Abuse -> Options setting, there is a checkbox, that if unchecked, will allow anonymous users to post links, and a select box to change the setting for wikidot users. Select 0 to allow anyone to post links.
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Fantastic! Fixed. No worries, Ed — thank you both!