I don't think there's a programmable solution out there that will prevent spammers without affecting the "standard users" (captcha would belong to that kind of solutions). The majority of the current spam include links as well as keywords like TV or soccer. But reacting to that doesn't help in the long run. The next attack could include other keywords and no links. To automatically limit the number of posts per user might not help either, since thoses folks create numerous logins on the fly.

From my point of view the most efficient solution (until anything better is developed) is to involve the community. Similar to what we do right now, bu without the additional manual step from SSC staff.

As discussed before in "The Thread" I recommend to give permission to some of the regulars (either based on points or on any other rule SSC is comfortable with) to "flag" a post and/or user. Flagged post will be hidden until either deleted or "un-flagged" by SSC staff.

But the current situation has to change with highest priority. SSC is under attack!! 😉