Well, having a forum user that keeps on spamming, I've blocked his e-mails and IP from where he's constantly writing from. The e-mail block seems to work, but the IP always allows him to get through and post over and over again. I see it, always the same number. Is this a known issue?

Thanks

I wasn't aware of this issue, no. I will run some tests and release an update as required.

thanks , that would really help to keep my forum clean

I have just run a couple of tests on the IP filter.

- I blocked an address specifically (entered full IP).
- I blocked partial address (used * as last octet, which will block any IPs that match first three octets).

In both instances I was then blocked from registering from the IP address in question.

Are you sure that your problematic user isn't using another IP address to sign-up with and then posting from their usual IP address? Registration Validator only checks IP addresses on registration, not at any other point. So posts, etc. would not be blocked, and using another IP to sign-up would circumvent IP protection.

Unfortunately due to the fact it is easy to change your IP address, this protection measure isn't always effective.