Block RSS

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The discussion Block RSS started with David_Ghost asking how to block RSS feeds, as another site is using an RSS reader to automatically post their content. supermathie clarified the question and asked why block RSS. David_Ghost explained that they want to prevent another site from republishing their content.

Heliosurge suggested changing category permissions, but David_Ghost said this wouldn’t work for their public forum. Heliosurge then provided a link to an article about restricting URL access in Nginx, which David_Ghost found helpful in fixing their problem. However, Jagster pointed out that this solution doesn’t address the issue of preventing indexing and scoring of stolen content. Heliosurge suggested that David_Ghost post a tutorial on their experience, as it may have other applications.

1

Hey,

Is there a way to block RSS? I know its can be done with nginx. But how?

I tried to search through the search tool but I couldn’t find it.

2

You want to block all incoming requests for RSS content from your site?

If so, I’m curious why?

3

Yes, that is correct.

I have another site who is using an RSS reader on my forum, so all my posts are being automatically posted on his site. I dont like it.

4

This topic may have some info

I am wondering if you changed category permissions

Delete

  • Everyone See
    Change to
  • Trust Level 0. See

Then those categories require login to view.. though this would mean content not searchable outside forum if I understand correctly.

5

Yes, I saw that post. This blocks bots (and search engines) from viewing that page and that is not what I want. I just need to delete .rss pages.

Also, my forum is public, i cant apply the second solution.

6

Okay I think I have found a site with the info you are looking for

7

yes that’s perfect and fixs my problem. Thank you

8

Your problem is actually how to stop indexing and scoring stolen content — and that isn’t fixed.

10

You’re welcome. Hopefully this helps. Though if they are unaware of Discourse’s internal RSS support. They might be using a web service.

Posting a tutorial on your XP would be great! As this can have other applications if not mistaken.