Random Links On Forum Posts?

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  1. Random Railfan

    Random Railfan Well-Known Member

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    Hi guys. Recently I saw some new users post seemingly normal messages with weird links with obscure domains at the bottom of the post. Is this a mistake or is something bad going on here?
     
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  2. Buynot

    Buynot Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, that looks really suspicious. They might be bot accounts judging by the way some of the replies are written.
     
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  3. RGoo

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    I’ve noticed that too, especially in the Introduce yourself forum
     
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  4. Random Railfan

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    Yeah their writing style is odd. Maybe English isn't their first language but that doesn't explain the links.
     
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    Oh hey I just checked and most of the posts were old. I don't know why someone posted to an old introduction thread with a seemingly normal post but the weird link.
     
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