Hacked??

2slow

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Hi,
Whenever I try to reply to a forum message this line "(*Try posting a bit more so your post isn't boring*)" is being inserted into my message. It appears only after I click on post reply and when I click on edit post it is not in the text to be edited.
Its not happening on other forums and I have several layers of virus & malware protection.
Any ideas??
Greg.
 

2slow

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Jul 20, 2018
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i've had that happen
i thought it was when i only posted pics and no writing
i just ignore it now
Was happening with a text only post, very strange.
So you just leave it in the text?
That's alright by me just as long others know whats going on.
Greg.
 
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chartrock

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G’day @2slow.
That line was inserted to replace “x 2“ (with no space) when members used this frequently to agree with a previous post. It was meant to encourage members to post meaningful messages but it operates when it finds those two characters anywhere in a post. Be assured nobody has hacked your post when that lie appears.
 
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2slow

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G’day @2slow.
That line was inserted to replace “x 2“ (with no space) when members used this frequently to agree with a previous post. It was meant to encourage members to post meaningful messages but it operates when it finds those two characters anywhere in a post. Be assured nobody has hacked your post when that lie appears.
Hi,
That makes sense now and yes I did have "x 3'' (with no space) in my original post.
Wasn't me I was worried about but rather the forum. Good to know there's no cyber skullduggery going on.
Greg.
 
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mfexpanda

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G’day @2slow.
That line was inserted to replace “x 2“ (with no space) when members used this frequently to agree with a previous post. It was meant to encourage members to post meaningful messages but it operates when it finds those two characters anywhere in a post. Be assured nobody has hacked your post when that lie appears.
*Try posting a bit more so your post isn't boring*