TypePad saves the day, like MacGyver
Looks like TypePad has added CAPTCHAs to help with the comment spam problem. Check it out TypePad's release.
I don't have the most comment traffic on my site, but I had a ton of problems with comment spam when I had comments wide open. I resorted to making folks authenticate to comment. The problem with having to sign in with a username is it's a complete pain. Personally, if I have to login to leave a comment I just skip it. Too much hassle. In this light TypePad has done a really cool thing here with the CAPTCHAs.
Thanks TypePad!
via Fred Wilson
April 19, 2006 in blogs | Permalink
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Gotta love comment spam!
Posted by: I Ching | Apr 19, 2006 11:30:25 AM
I feel the same way about registering with sites just so I can leave a comment. Don't make me jump through too many hoops to contribute a comment. CAPTCHAs are too much to ask though, as long as their readable.
Posted by: Technology Evangelist | Apr 21, 2006 1:36:16 PM
