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 As this proved only partially effective, we have now enabled verification of new user accounts by moderators/admins.<br>
 When a user registers, an e-mail is sent to all moderators/admins asking them to verify the account. Only after the moderator/admin logs in and then clicks the required link is the account enabled.<br>
+When checking a user registration, the admin should first check if the e-mail address and/or username are listed as known spammer accounts [http://www.stopforumspam.com here].<br>
+If not, then a quick Google for the e-mail address and/or username can confirm whether this belongs to a human user with known gaming interest / normal account activity.<br>
+This should quickly exclude most obvious spammers/spambot registrations and include game interested users with a web presence. However, if the result is still inconclusive, then a judgement call should be made.<br>
+This will depend on whether the e-mail address is "throwaway" i.e. webmail or other disposable account. We should really reject registrations from disposable accounts such as mailinator.com as they are likely to be problematic in future.<br>
+Generally though, if unsure, it is best to give the benefit of the doubt and allow the registration, rather than rejecting legitimate users.<br>
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 TODO: Explain how to ban a user properly; how to deal with spam; ...