Dave Burke : Freelance .NET Web Developer specializing in Online Communities

1/13/2009 10:26:10 PM Permalink

Thanks for the referral.  Like you I recently started to get some junk in my comments but not any more...

You might also consider looking at my latest creation:

http://gatekeeper.codeplex.com

Chris |

1/13/2009 11:53:55 PM Permalink

I think this is the extension I need.  Then I just have to load it with those pharma and porn related keywords that spammers use.

leon guerrero |

1/14/2009 4:52:23 AM Permalink

Chris,  I follow everything you do, man.  You've written some wonderful extensions.  I read what you blogged about the gatekeeper, but I'll definitely check it out.

Leon, I hope that works for you.  Please let us know if you find another solution that works better for you.

Thanks for the comments, guys.

Dave Burke |

1/14/2009 5:17:24 AM Permalink

Yes, this Busby thing is really terrible in the way that it has encouraged ordinary people to publish spams. The worse point is that since they're human, CAPTCHA controls cannot stop them.

Btw, you're doing the right job. You shouldn't use any protection unless it is necessary. I always discourage Waegis users from using the service if they don't get spams.

Keyvan Nayyeri |

1/14/2009 5:24:42 AM Permalink

Keyvan,  That is EXACTLY how I feel about "this Busby thing."  BlogEngine.NET's hidden captcha is excellent, yet like you said you can't stop humans entering comments with captcha.  I don't even understand Busby, but I guess people think they can make money doing it.  

I'm still looking forward to being a Waegis user someday!

Dave Burke |

1/14/2009 8:49:55 AM Permalink

Thanks Chris and Dave. They were getting annoying. Now rolled out across all our customers BE sites.

Nick Harrington |

1/15/2009 10:17:54 AM Permalink

Looks like our "friend" Busby has figured out how to change his name.  Still getting those p-i-n-a-y-s-p-e-a-k domain links, but now with different user names.

It would be nice if the blacklist filter allowed for checking the Name, and/or Email, and/or Website.  

I've been watching the "Commentor" extension as well, and am half-tempted to start using it...it's getting a bit silly, 'eh?

Thanks for the post!

Al Bsharah |

1/15/2009 11:10:22 AM Permalink

Al, thanks for the comment!  I've been Busby free so far!  Will let you know how it goes in the future.

Dave Burke |