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Site News: Ubersoft.net vs. Comment Spam, Round Two

24 June 2008 - 8:55am — Christopher Wright

I've updated the spam-catching tool my site uses to nap comment spammers. Almost immediately after doing so the comment spam stopped. Actually, almost immediately after doing so ALL comment-related activity stopped. I'm still trying to figure out if there's a connection.

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I seem to be able to comment fine.

24 June 2008 - 8:56am — Christopher Wright

I guess it's good that the spam filters don't tag the site admin as spam. That would be awkward.

RFC

24 June 2008 - 9:20am — Dave_D (not verified)

Did I correctly infer a request for comments in order to verify others can comment?

You did!

24 June 2008 - 9:27am — Christopher Wright

Thank you!

request for comments

24 June 2008 - 9:27am — rusty0101

Well at least one comment made it through, perhaps two...

U can has comment

24 June 2008 - 10:26am — Steppanwolf (not verified)

I've never had a problem with my comments posting. But I am posting this just as a test to make sure. :D

My comment

24 June 2008 - 11:03am — ArtistsDad

is "no comment".

Figured I would try

24 June 2008 - 11:05am — Anonymous (not verified)

an anonymous "no comment".

Should I try one with a dozen links embedded?

According to my user

25 June 2008 - 12:19am — John Fox

According to my user status... I am 'not blocked'.

We'll see how long that remains true.

I have nothing to say.

25 June 2008 - 1:13am — DavidRS1992

I have nothing to say.

So far, so good

25 June 2008 - 3:19am — rhl2000

Keep up the good work!

MAKE MONEY FAST!!!

25 June 2008 - 6:27am — MarkHB

Once you have done so, please send some to me! :)

This isn't actual spam, Chris!

Not Spam

25 June 2008 - 3:14pm — ccanni1028

Testing links:

http://www.hardknocksorlando.com

Well,

27 June 2008 - 10:28am — Daimanta

I am wondering about 2 things. The first is: Can you comment? The second: Are you interested in buying Cialis from me? ;)

OK, now...

27 June 2008 - 10:36am — Christopher Wright

... let's not post anything that will attract the ATTENTION of spambots, hmmm? :)

What Comment

29 June 2008 - 5:44pm — ewanm89

/*No Comment*/

hehehe, wouldn't it be great if the bot parsers understood that.

Well, if parsers could do that...

30 June 2008 - 4:31pm — Daimanta

Spam would be made a lot easier.

/** ZOMG, but C1ALIS AND GET A CHEAP MORTGAGE INCLUDED. SUM CHEAP STOCK PERAPS?*/

Interesting discussion, Bill. I totally agree with that.