Friday, December 30, 2005

1948.aspx

Spammers killed my will to blog

No blogging this Christmas.


200+ spam comments per day took forever to clean up via the dial up connection I had during my (too short) vacation. The anti spam features I added to my blog last spring worked like a charm until I went away (Murphy's law). Very few, if any, spam posts made it through the system. Then the MT blacklist was taken off the air and I was left my backup solution based on regular expressions. It worked, but the system was only as good as the list of expressions used to validate post. Normally it was not a problem as I updated the list ASAP. The spammers changed tactics during Christmas; instead of one burst per day which I managed to handle, they started spamming a 24 hours a day.


I am back and I have blocked them, hopefully for good. The first thing I will do next year.... is to update my anti spam system so I can manage it from remote. I will blog my updated version when I have tuned it properly. It has a tarpit feature that slows down spammers but it also ties up valuable resources. Time will tell if it is a pain or a gain.
 
Enough whining. Back to my regular programming next week.


A Happy New Year to you all!

8 comments:

  1. Sorry, I don't have time to read it in its whole since I need to discover the Best College Essay Writing Service Uk as soon as possible. That's why I've saved this post because I'll come back to it once I'm done with my essay writing assignment.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Nowadays, In University we get a lot of assignments. To complete my assignments before the deadline. I use this assignment help cheap and always complete assignments on time.

    ReplyDelete
  3. I completely understand your frustration. Dealing with spammers can be incredibly demoralizing, especially when you've put so much effort into your blog. It's disheartening to see their relentless intrusion affecting your passion for writing. However, don't let them win! Consider exploring robust ERP software solutions that can help automate spam detection and filtering. Don't let the spammers silence your voice—empower yourself with the right tools to protect your blog and reignite your enthusiasm for blogging.

    ReplyDelete
  4. I completely understand your frustration. Dealing with spammers can be incredibly disheartening, especially when they disrupt the joy of blogging. It's essential to find effective solutions to combat these nuisances. Have you considered implementing advanced security measures like those offered by Ambsan Technologies? Their innovative solutions can help protect your blog from spammers and restore your motivation to continue sharing your thoughts with the world.




    ReplyDelete
  5. I can totally relate to how spammers can put a damper on your blogging spirit. It's frustrating when they disrupt the genuine flow of communication. By the way, talking about things that lift spirits, discovering the Best Pizza Deals In Multan has been my recent escape. Just like we wish to weed out spammers, finding the best deals adds a sprinkle of excitement to life. Keep pushing through

    ReplyDelete
  6. The H528P-00 Dell 528-Watts Power Supply is a powerhouse for the PowerEdge T300, ensuring robust performance and reliability. A must-have upgrade

    ReplyDelete
  7. Keep up the wonderful work with this article, mate.books on coaching football This page contains useful information. Your knowledgeable content has amazed me. It is now time to book a twin falls cab for additional information.

    ReplyDelete
  8. I wanted to thank you for this fantastic read. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Keep up the wonderful work. It's now time to contact yacht trader florida for more information.

    ReplyDelete