When replying to a message in my forum (http://mysite.com/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=563) I got this error:

this is line 235 in /includes/functions_recaptcha.php:

Any idea what is causing that error? I would love to turn this back on in my forum, but can't with that message popping up all the time.

It appears you do not have mcrypt(); support enabled within PHP.

To be sure, check AdminCP > Maintenance > View PHP Info. Now look for a section titled mcrypt. If it's not there, that's your answer. :)

I have mcrypt enabled:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2007/09/17.jpg

any other suggestions?

Installed works great had a mass of bots registering lately and not confirming their emails so hopefully should stop now


thats the second key your private one is'nt it?

why, yes it is! :D maybe that info will help to point out the error I am receiving to magnus. thanks!

Either I'm missing something, or this script is messed up?

After installing the script, and using Method B. I attempted to register on my board a few times to see how it would react, and it appears to allow the registration if the first few characters of the first word are correct, or simply resemble that of the first word.

It seems to not care what the rest looks like. Although it doesn't let me pass if the first 3-4 characters are completely different. What the hell? lol. :rolleyes:

There are 2 words. One of which the system knows, the other which the system is unsure of. The entire point is to present multiple words that are readable to humans, but proven unreadable by bots. So as long as you answer the actual key word correctly, you could technically input whatever you wanted for the variable word.

Again, this is something you, as a human, can logically determine. A bot will see a mass of letters an be unable to differentiate them. The main goal of reCAPTCHA is to provide a next level of spam bot prevention while using wasted human cycles (re: distributed human computing) to help translate books to digital text.

But i find it confusing how yes, it makes it easier for humans, but at the same time could potentially make it easier for bots as well, could it not? All the bot would need to do is identify that your script is being used then attempt to read the word(s) which don't even need to be typed correctly! The first 3 letters or so seem to be the only requirement, the rest can be neglected or mistyped and the script still allows the user to continue...

well i have had this for over a week now i think and i was having 20+ bots a day registering and not confirming their emails and all this has stopped.

yes they will learn the script but until then this is working mighty fine for me