I've implemented a rudimentary CAPTCHA on the video submission page for probies and am also working on implementing a more sophisticated solution (specifically Recaptcha).

Still, I feel it's more likely human spammers who are spoofing their IPs rather than bots, but maybe it'll help!

Hmm, maybe but I am getting annoyed with captchas.

It might be time for captcha, since these seem to be bot posts. At least at sign up if not for all probationary level posters.
This business is getting out of control.

I never even thought to question why I've had to solve so many captchas of late, even on sites that should know me by now... but now that he mentions the fact they do all involve click on cars, click on street signs, click on storefronts (as seen from street view)... it starts making more sense. I'd guess it knows 98% of the ones it presents, but then thinks image 43 might be one, so it presents it, and when 99% of the people click it, then it adds that to the database of confirmations... and so it learns more...
*promote the future of AI and even more automation.

Robot beats "I am not a Robot" Captcha has been added as a related post - related requested by Zawash.

Congratulations! Your video, Ultimate Captcha, has reached the #1 spot in the current Top 15 New Videos listing. This is a very difficult thing to accomplish but you managed to pull it off. For your contribution you have been awarded 2 Power Points.

This achievement has earned you your "Golden One" Level 4 Badge!

Club Penguin has mapped your genetic sequence and is producing clones of you that are fully hacking your identity. CAPTCHA needs to be updated in order to differentiate between you and the infinite number of clones of you.

Your video, Ultimate Captcha, has made it into the Top 15 New Videos listing. Congratulations on your achievement. For your contribution you have been awarded 1 Power Point.

>> ^berticus:

could you implement some kinda captcha thing for new accounts (not permanent based on star level, but just temporary until they've posted like, 10 comments or something?) .. i don't know if that's technically unfeasible, just an idea.
also have to agree about motivation to be here, i almost never post videos now, and am here largely for the people and discussions.


That actually wouldn't help. 100% of the spam that's submitted on the Sift comes from real life organic human beings.

could you implement some kinda captcha thing for new accounts (not permanent based on star level, but just temporary until they've posted like, 10 comments or something?) .. i don't know if that's technically unfeasible, just an idea.

also have to agree about motivation to be here, i almost never post videos now, and am here largely for the people and discussions.

>> ^dag:

Guys - I think this has been fixed. Please let me know if you ar still getting the captcha screen from here on out.


Yay, no more captcha hassle!

Oh, and some shameless self-promotion: this is the video I had been trying to post.

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Guys - I think this has been fixed. Please let me know if you ar still getting the captcha screen from here on out.

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Better to believe in Lucky.>> ^mas8705:

>> ^dag:
Ok - hold your fire (and Sifts) we'll get it sorted out.

We believe in you Dag!

>> ^dag:

Ok - hold your fire (and Sifts) we'll get it sorted out.


We believe in you Dag!