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websissy · #**849** 01-25-2010, 08:40 PM

I've just installed StopForumSpam. It was super-easy. After carefully studying what it does, I realized it essentially automates most of the successful bot-blocking strategies I've been using manually here for over 2 or 3 years. Wish I'd found this add-on l-o-n-g ago. Duhhh!

It has blocked a dozen spambot registrations in its first hour. I have every expectation it will eliminate 99% of all spambot registrations and cut the risk of spam-posts to a minimal level. I suspect I'll be able to stop moderating new registrations almost completely. We'll see. But that's my guess.

Thanks a lot!

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