2006-12-16 15:46:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I will give him a little credit if Yahoo hasn't booted him yet. I wonder how he does what he does. I got my question booted for something simple as a joke one time...
2006-12-16 16:00:12 · update #1
It (I say it, because it's a spambot) answered 15,000 questions in 3 days. At 2 points per answer, that's 30,000 points.
Oddly enough, the last time I looked, it had 10 "Best" answers.
2006-12-16 15:50:38 · answer #1 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
By falsely generating answer pages, and submitting information in these false forms they are able to by pass the error messages generated by yahoo with normal clicks. There is a possibility the reason why yahoo hasn't stopped it is due to the botnet potential. It may be 5,000 different computers all over the World, not just 1 ip they can block.
2006-12-16 17:21:11 · answer #2 · answered by Bradford K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I reported the "thing" to Yahoo several times eaerlier this evening. has the ID been blocked yet, or is the bot still causing havoc here in Yahoo Answers?
2006-12-16 18:08:09 · answer #3 · answered by InspectorBudget 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agree with Computer Guy. Wonder how it bypassed the daily limits. Furthermore last I looked it had 13 Best Answers, which just showcases the absolute stupidity of some of the people on here.
2006-12-16 15:55:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
User 'Lib Stomper' chose him for a best answer and then made this comment:
Asker's Rating: (5 stars)
Thanks that site helped alot. Your the greatest.
I don't think that was stupidity. I think it was assisting in the abuse.
2006-12-16 16:20:03 · answer #5 · answered by Zombie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By automatically answering almost every new question posted with that same response.
He got to you before I could...
2006-12-16 15:49:35 · answer #6 · answered by Joy M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
really man .. he seems to answer every single question. m tired reporting abuse.. i encourage u guys to report abuse to help get rid of this wierd freak
2006-12-16 22:06:43 · answer #7 · answered by Neo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋