So I changed the thing where you have to type in a code in order to leave a comment. It's annoying and I figured I'd take it off to save everyone the hassle.
But in the days since I've done that, I've received LOTS of spam comments. Some caught by Typepad, others I've received.
And so the comment moderation code thing-y is back on. Sorry! I hate it as much as the next person, but I'm getting tired of deleting spam comments.
Do you get spam on your blog (if you have one)? Do you use the comment moderation thing? Do you dislike typing the code like I do?
Inquiring minds want to know...
Actually, having to type in the verification code doesn't bother me at all. If it helps to keep spam off your blog, I'd definitely have it on there!
How's your day going today? I hope it's much better for you!
Take care,
Karen
Posted by: Karen | December 08, 2009 at 04:56 AM
Ditto...I took it off and put it back on...got a lot of strange stuff. The verification codes can be downright funny...so I figure it's another reason to smile while you type, right?
Posted by: Bobbi | December 08, 2009 at 05:31 AM
I have it on both of mine so I definitely do not mind typing it in here. Hope you have a SON shiny day!
Posted by: IDOKLady | December 08, 2009 at 06:27 AM
I don't mind typing the code. I use Blogger, and do use comment moderation. I kept getting spam comments, so I like the moderation part of it.
Posted by: Melissa @ Breath of Life | December 08, 2009 at 07:10 AM
i only get spam a few times a year and then only on my public posts. you don't have to type in a verification thingy to make a comment, but you do have to be a member of multiply -- which helps cut down on the spam considerably, plus you get the bonus of knowing who stopped by to read your blog, even if they didn't comment. and the other folks get notifications of new posts and new replies on posts (even if they haven't added a reply themselves).
Posted by: Barefootmeg | December 08, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Don't mind it a bit. :)
Posted by: Nikki | December 08, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Don't mind at all... I get spam on my blog and need to implement the verification thing... one more "to-do" for the list :)
Posted by: dyan | December 08, 2009 at 01:54 PM
I don't mind typing a verification thingy.
Guess what CD arrived today? I CAN'T WAIT TO LISTEN TO IT!!!
<3 u
Posted by: Susan | December 08, 2009 at 04:08 PM
I get a few spam messages now and again. Though the rate seems to be increasing. I may have to turn on the word verification thing too.
But I like not having it. On the other hand, we're all pretty used to it by now.
~Luke
Posted by: Luke Holzmann | December 11, 2009 at 10:00 AM