Actor Builder Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) This is the Spam Poetry Thread. It is an annex of the Spam Reporting thread, seen here. It was made it's own thread by a moderator who thought we were spamming the Spam Forum, so here it is. Frequently Asked Questions: Q: What is Spam Poetry? A: Member rodiziorobs explains it nicely here. *Spam poetry, a phenomenon introduced by Actor Builder and picked up by several others, is poetry specifically inspired by spam posts on Eurobricks. These spams are often by (but not exclusive to) Korean spammers. There hasn't been as much of it lately, on account of the mods doing a great job at zapping spam quickly, but for awhile the spam was frequent enough that the April Fool's joke was to change EB's official language to Korean. Q: How Can I make Spam Poetry? A: However you want! Art is Art! The common procedure is inscribed here: Step 1: Notice a spam topic in one of the forums on Eurobricks. Indicators that a topic might be spam are: -A foreign Language -A new Member -Suspicious links to outside sources -A feeling of confusion or discomfort upon reading -Talk of weight loss or testosterone boosting -...Or Wood Furniture, or Supercars, or anything not LEGO related. Step 2: Report the topic We do this so that the Moderators can delete it, and others don't have to see it, especially if it contains explicit images. Step 3: Copy and paste the text from the topic, WITH THE LINKS REMOVED, into a new post in this thread. This step is not necessary, but it can be fun to see where the inspiration came from. Step 4: Write a poem based on the spam that you saw, and reported. Post it here! Q: Where is the Poetry? A: There was a lot of discussion before hand, but the actual art begins on page 2. The first page is all contextual, and also entertaining. Q: Where is that Rocking Horse essay? A: It's gone. Edited July 14, 2016 by Actor Builder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted February 13, 2016 There's a hilarious spam about rocking horses. I can't figure out if it even qualifies as Spam. It's like a 2nd grader's book report. I put it in my signature so you can all see it. It's a great read. Once I saw a Witch/Voodoo Doctor offering spells and stuff. That was really funny There was another one about beauty products to hide face imperfections.... I was so offended: they called us ugly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Actor Builder Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) I was so offended: they called us ugly! How dare they? I love reading the Spams. It's so entertaining. Edited February 13, 2016 by Actor Builder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samurai-turtle Posted February 13, 2016 I love reading the Spams. It's so entertaining. I find them boring and just odd story telling, like an old person going on and on with a pointless story. Besides if any one clicks on the link in the "story" they all ready won. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xboxtravis7992 Posted February 13, 2016 That rocking horse thing is so hilarious! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Umbra-Manis Posted February 13, 2016 Earlier this week i reported a post offering fake passports, drivers licenses and the like for 50 countries. It was pretty wacky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted February 13, 2016 I find them boring and just odd story telling, like an old person going on and on with a pointless story. Besides if any one clicks on the link in the "story" they all ready won. I never click the links.... I just read the post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted February 13, 2016 I never click the links.... I just read the post If they were clever, they would say something about LEGO and they would get clicks on the links. I am wary of clicking on links by users who don't deep link their pics or videos in order to see their MOCs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THERIZE Posted February 13, 2016 I read the stories and try to make a joke about it when I'm reporting the post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KlodsBrik Posted February 13, 2016 If they were clever, they would say something about LEGO and they would get clicks on the links. I am wary of clicking on links by users who don't deep link their pics or videos in order to see their MOCs. Dont give them any ideas ! I read the stories and try to make a joke about it when I'm reporting the post. Yeah, i feel the same way. Always report spam the same way i give feedback to peoples mocs or other subjects. We are here to have fun, so why not have fun reporting spam as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Actor Builder Posted February 13, 2016 That rocking horse thing is so hilarious! It really is! Earlier this week i reported a post offering fake passports, drivers licenses and the like for 50 countries. It was pretty wacky. I reported that one too! It's one of my favorites. Right up there with the rocking-horse essay. I never click the links. Smart man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickJagger Posted February 15, 2016 MMm, eating Spam for breakfast Spam and beer, not a combination beneficial to the Spammer! Looks like they have chosen a new time to attack. I usually find a lot in the early GMT AM... Hmm. A healthy and filling breakfast thanks to a number of reports. Report the posts and staff will zap 'em. Do you eat Korean spam with Kimchi? Click-Click BOOM Dah SPAM is toast. In this thread: Peppermint_M spams about spam. There's a hilarious spam about rocking horses. I can't figure out if it even qualifies as Spam. It's like a 2nd grader's book report. I put it in my signature so you can all see it. It's a great read. A deeply inspirational essay indeed. Thank you, O wise and learned master. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artanis I Posted February 16, 2016 I was making a funny spam report and someone zapped it before I could submit so I got this: Sorry, we couldn't find that! You do not have permission to view this topic. Need Help? Our help documentation Contact the community administrator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickJagger Posted February 16, 2016 Another empowering essay, this time about nutrition, is my signature. Looks like our usual spammers got tired and hired some third graders to do the dirty work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted February 16, 2016 Last night there was a huge spam attack here.... There were like 12 new threads in the licensed forum simultaneously Which makes me wonder, why is the spam always posted in the licensed/general forum? I've never seen spam in the Special Themes forums, Comunity, etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted February 16, 2016 Last night there was a huge spam attack here.... There were like 12 new threads in the licensed forum simultaneously Which makes me wonder, why is the spam always posted in the licensed/general forum? I've never seen spam in the Special Themes forums, Comunity, etc... The Eurobricks staff is glad to inform everyone that from now on, in our continuous effort to make EB a pleasant place and give our members a better experience, spam topic will be deleted after 3 whole days, so that everyone can see where and when they are posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted February 16, 2016 The Eurobricks staff is glad to inform everyone that from now on, in our continuous effort to make EB a pleasant place and give our members a better experience, spam topic will be deleted after 3 whole days, so that everyone can see where and when they are posted. That's a great idea. Everyone would have the opportunity to catch up on spam that got deleted while they were offline at the wrong time and totally missed out. Plus time to make clever spam reports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Actor Builder Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) Another empowering essay, this time about nutrition, is my signature. Looks like our usual spammers got tired and hired some third graders to do the dirty work. You took my idea, man! I'm glad. The more rescued Spam Essays, the better. The Eurobricks staff is glad to inform everyone that from now on, in our continuous effort to make EB a pleasant place and give our members a better experience, spam topic will be deleted after 3 whole days, so that everyone can see where and when they are posted. Edited February 16, 2016 by Actor Builder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obsidianheart Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) The Eurobricks staff is glad to inform everyone that from now on, in our continuous effort to make EB a pleasant place and give our members a better experience, spam topic will be deleted after 3 whole days, so that everyone can see where and when they are posted. Who is going to moderate that sub-forum? EDIT: Mis-read that initial post, indicating it would get moved to a separate area. I have no idea how I made that mistake. IGNORE ME. Edited February 17, 2016 by obsidianheart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Actor Builder Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) Who is going to moderate that sub-forum? I volunteer as Spamoderator. Edited February 17, 2016 by Actor Builder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samurai-turtle Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) What!?! Topic title = areas by night and cover up amid the day, experiencing What is in the topic = They should leave Esther, Addy's infant sister, under the watchful eye of a more established slave, as she would be excessively troublesome, making "link was here" it impossible to administer to on the run and could without much of a stretch give them away with her crying. Momma and Addy gone through the forested areas by night and cover up amid the day, experiencing snags, for example, wide streams, prickly shrubberies and a camp of Confederate warriors. Amid one of their rests, Momma presents Addy with a cowrie shell accessory that had a place with Poppa's grandma Aduke. "another link was here" Edited February 19, 2016 by samuraiturtle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior Shark Posted February 19, 2016 A quick Google search- addy by Junior Shark, on Flickr Looks like those American Girls are the ones behind the sinister spam terror plot that has been plaguing Eurobricks! [Cue Scooby-Doo music] Addy: "And I would've gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling moderators!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Umbra-Manis Posted February 19, 2016 Earlier this morning I reported 2 identical spam ads for solid wood furniture. They're cloning! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted February 20, 2016 Can we rename this thread as "Spam 2016 Rumors and Discussion"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Actor Builder Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) I found a spam just now. It's sort of an Anti-Spam spam. The poster's name is HeatherHack. Pretty obvious. Also, it talks about how the enlargement pills never work. Topic Title is "Try Top-Rates Penis Drugs for Absolutely Nothing" Interesting stunt the spammers are pulling here. In other news: There was a hacker called RedFrank! His spam was the usual, but I think he should sell hot dogs. RedFrank's Hot Dogs! We got Big Reds. Frankfurters, and more! EDIT: Both are still there. Someone should murder those soon. I'll wait. Edited February 20, 2016 by Actor Builder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
