What about not allowing anyone to send a message until they’ve logged in for X number of days or racked up a certain number of reward points? This would require a bit more activity on the part of a new member, but would deter spammers. END QUOTE,
THIS IS A GOOD IDEA, BUT TO LIMIT WHO CAN SEND MESSAGES AT A LIMIT OR TO WHOM WOULD DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF MEETING PROSPECTIVE NEW DIVE BUDDYS..