Comment spam is really annoying. It's one of the reasons we all end up resorting to captcha etc., to block junk.Todaynic, who I mentioned previously, are still at it.It's a pity that the RAA doesn't cover spam ... … [Read more...] about TodayNic Still Spamming
Pet Hates – “Clever” Bloggers
Just on my way to bed ...Don't ask!I've recently started reading feeds again (I had cut back quite a bit) and I've started reading some of the more "hip" ones.One thing I've noticed is that only a tiny portion of bloggers have any original content. Most of them are rehashing other people's content WITHOUT citing the source.I don't have time to read every single "in" blog / news … [Read more...] about Pet Hates – “Clever” Bloggers
Amazon Pre-Orders Rock!
I pre-ordered Kathy Reichs' new novel months ago.I got an email a short time ago politely informing me that not only was it shipping, but that my pre-order had saved me money! … [Read more...] about Amazon Pre-Orders Rock!
Golden Spiders – Creepy Crawly or Warm and Fuzzy?
I've mentioned the Golden Spiders on here several times in the past.Last year I actually got to attend the night and it was thoroughly enjoyable.However it's not about the night itself. It's the actual awards themselves that concern me.Other awards, such as the Net Visionaries, are open to the public in all regards, though there are no actual judges involved. A comparison could … [Read more...] about Golden Spiders – Creepy Crawly or Warm and Fuzzy?
Adding DNSBLs Into Exim
I've mentioned DNS blacklists several times in the past.They can be a very powerful tool in the war on spam, but they can also cause you headaches. You can think of them as the "nuclear option" or "the last resort" if you wish.Before you implement DNSBL checks at the SMTP level you need to check and doublecheck how the blacklist you are considering works. Please please please … [Read more...] about Adding DNSBLs Into Exim