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K4GAP · #**186** 05-22-2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by EliasAlucard

I agree with K!nG, this plugin definitely helps against spammers. It's not bulletproof, but it makes a huge difference. This one is also excellent against spambots:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=248042

But it too, doesn't detect every spambot, and sometimes, it blocks legitimate usernames from registering because it was commonly used by some spambot.

Amen! same here.
No comparison should even be considered. It DOES NOT hurt to have layers of security. No ONE process is going to be the absolute cure.

This is just another level to help keep the low lifes from succeeding in whatever it is they plan on doing by gaining access to your site.

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