Forum setup issues

[VK3ALB]

I run a forum based on phpBB and I found the best way to limit bogus accounts is to stop the bots from registering. The captcha style authentication used in the registration window can be breached by bots - they can read the images. Much better to change the registration security method to a challenge question. The question required comprehension and understanding which only a human can do (for now). Once I moved from captcha to the challenge question the incidence of bogus accounts dropped to zero. Adam had a similar experience with VKlogger.

I have no limitation on email domains - in fact I encourage gmail as it seems to be the best of a mediocre bunch.

For example, imagine if the question was "What color is VK4ADC's beard?" Only a human could interpret that question and provide the correct answer. Instant impenetrable security.

That's my 5 cents.