Ham, Not Spam
If you post a comment and it disappears (or you get a message that it's being "moderated"), don't think I hate you, think to e-mail me and let me know instead. (AdviceAmy AT aol DOT com.)
Right now, Akismet, the anti-spam software that has given me my life back (I was spending a half-hour to an hour despamming) is banning Slate links. Previously, Reason.com links were a problem. I've written them, and Gregg is seeing what we can do to make another spam plugin I have a little less, shall we say...aggressive.
I love you all, even the biggest assholes among you, and appreciate all your comments. So, please, asshole or otherwise, never think I've banned you -- just let me know ASAP that the beast has gotten out of its cage again, and I'll rescue your words from its jaws.
P.S. Gregg is installing a plug-in now called "Trusted Commenter." If it works it should mean I can, essentially, VIP-list all you regulars so you won't get drop-kicked into spam filter land.
Amy Alkon at August 27, 2007 9:35 AM
Ha. I spent a whole afternoon last week thinking it was something personal.
Rebecca at August 27, 2007 11:01 AM
Sigh...I even went through and "trusted commenter"ed a few people whose names were at the top of the postings in one area, and no sooner did I finish, Crid e-mailed me that his comment had gotten eaten. (And I specifically searched out his name and Brian's to "trusted commenter" them before I went through the rest!)
Anyway, this will be resolved within a month, I think. Gregg, in between his actual work, of which there is a good deal, is on it.
Amy Alkon at August 27, 2007 11:08 AM
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