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Can't post link

Apr 17, 2005 7:04AM PDT

I just tried to copy and paste the download link for AVG in a reply in the virus 7 security forum and it turned into a bunch of ******************

Discussion is locked

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hi Auggie, there is a problem with some links
Apr 17, 2005 7:49AM PDT

certain combinations of letters trigger the filter and get turned into **********

http://www.freedownload.com (f-r-e-e-d-o-w-n-l-o-a-d.com)

Lee Koo explained that it's to stop spamming etc


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free.grisoft.com/freeweb
Apr 17, 2005 5:45PM PDT
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Anything with the word "free" in it Auggie
Apr 17, 2005 10:02PM PDT
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OK
Apr 18, 2005 4:06AM PDT

Thanks Roddy. I understand but that makes it impossible for you moderators and us novices to tell people about free AVG and others.

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I know Auggie. LOL Hopefully Lee can
Apr 18, 2005 4:32AM PDT

figure a way around it. This thread will be a reminder to him. Grin