Really? I don't get that error for my key. Are you sure that key is correct? Nothing changed to the key validation since 1.0 (except that I removed revalidation during spam checking).

If you have the vBulletin debug functionality enabled you can see the response from akismet in the "debug message" dropdown list

ps, reverting to 1.0 should be possible

Perhaps it doesn't like that change?

I applied for the key when you first released the program. Entered it into the field and haven't touched it since, all through your various upgrades. This error came up as soon as I installed v1.1

I went to the Wordpress web site and validated my key and it's entered correctly. I even cleared the field and started entering it one character at a time as their FAQ said that sometimes cut-n-paste causes problems. About 1/2 way through the error message came up.

Should I uninstall v1.1 and try to re-install, or simple re-install v1.0 over v1.0?

BTW, where do I find the DEBUG drop down list?

Regards,
Badger

Ok, I found how to activate DEBUG mode and at the bottom it says:

Is that what you're looking for?

Regards,
Badger

Ok, reverted back to v1.0 (importing over v1.1) and the error is still there... :(

After that, I completely UN-INSTALLED the mod and re-installed v1.1 and the error is still there. :(

Regards,
Badger

be sure to also overwrite the functions_akismet.php when you upgrade/revert

anyway, there appears to be connections issues, the debug line should be either:
"Key = valid" or "Key = invalid"
if it doesn't contain any text then there was an error in connecting to the akismet server to validate the key.

the key isn't validated while you are typing, it will be validated when the text field loses focus, and when the options pages is loaded.

Besides, you can simply enter an invalid key and save the the options. The rest of the plugin will still try to check for spam and submit content despite a possible invalid key.

Did that ... :)

The message actually pops up during typing...

Perhaps if I sent you a PM and gave you access, you could debug the problem better?

Thanks

Regards,
Badger

Cool! :up:

Version 1.1 has a bug when using cURL for communication (cURL will automatically be used when it's available). For some reason it worked perfectly on my system, but on an other system cURL didn't accept the broken url.
So if you have cURL installed on the system you should upgrade to 1.2, if unsure also upgrade.

Thank you BadgerDog for letting me use your board to figure out this problem.

You're welcome .... :)

Installed v1.2....

All fixed and running smooth.... :up:

Regards,
Badger

Ok, had my first spammer visit since installing this mod.

He posted two threads selling cameras and neither was "moderated" by the mod or "Akismet", so I submitted them to Akismet marking them as spam. This particular ad is quite common and they've visited and posted it before, so I guess the real test now is when they show up the next time, does the Akismet check recognize their next similar post as SPAM

Will advise ... :)

Regards,
Badger