MT-Blacklist: New Movable Type Plugin to Block Comments Spam
09:03 PM - Oct 13, 2003
Jay Allen’s MT-Blacklist plugin has been made available to help combat comments spam. There’s plenty of praise and comments at his post, MT-Blacklist: Stop Spam Now, too.
Since I’d already implemented Jay’s comment spam modules I’ve seen firsthand how incredibly effective filtering can be for my site, reducing my comments spam to a trickle. For more of my thoughts on dealing with comments spam with links and tips see my post, Friday Feast #61: Unwanted Comments.
Jay’s new plugin, even in its beta version, is certainly impressive with its easy-to-use interface and convenience. It’s definitely worth considering.
I’m still not inclined to post my blacklist filters online for spammers to find and attempt to work around; however, I’m happy to email it to anyone upon request. Leave a comment at this post or email me directly. (If you don’t already know my email address, use the Contact page for your request.) Please include your weblog URL with your request as I need proof you’re not a spammer, of course.