They just don't quit

Me, seeing a spambot that was banned over eight years ago log on and try to do stuff this morning:

what exactly do they try to do?

Post nonsense. Post nonsense with a link. Post nonsense with a link in the signature.

It varies based on how "smart" they are and how the various security measures hold up. The overwhelming majority of the time they don't manage to do anything significant. The most common use case is that they manage to sign up and put some spammy link in their profile "About" section and that's it.

But your meme says the spambots are the good guys?!

darth yoda?

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"My Dionne Warwick understanding of your dream indicates that you are ambivalent on how you want life to eventually screw you." - Joel

"Ever try to forcibly pin down a house cat? It's not easy." - Captain Steel

"I just can't get pass sticking a finger up a dog's butt." - John Dumbear

what's the point, i wonder.

Of posting links? To drive traffic to them and/or improve search engine ranking.

You know, for a site that's all about the exchange of ideas, I think we the users should get to decide if we want that sweet, sweet discount prescription medication.

Playing devil's advocate?