how to block spam comments (from Online poker)

  • Hello guys,
    I am getting hell lot of comments (spam) on my blog for each blog entry ??
    I just wanted to know, is there a way to block comments based on author name/email.
    I think, IP banning is not possible for my site since I am getting same IP for all the comments.
    Thanks in advance for yoyr suggestions ??
    -pande
    This is that spam comment ??
    —————————————
    Author : free online poker (IP: 10.59.167.109 , 10.59.167.109) E-mail : sunny@
    URI : xxx.1-poker-games.us
    —————————
    [links munged – Podz]

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  • Moderator James Huff

    (@macmanx)

    bcl, this is not WordPress, it’s MiniBB. But, you’re right, anyone can post a comment in WordPress. Take a look at this plugin: https://www.ads-software.com/support/10/7663

    Hello,

    I’ve been experiencing that same annoying spam traffic from online gambling sites. I’ve modified my scripts to block out the spam traffic based on the fact that they POST to wp-comments-post.php before they GET from index.php.

    Have a look: https://starcatcher.ca/index.php?p=95

    Moderator James Huff

    (@macmanx)

    This is similar to one of the techniques that Spam Karma uses, and Owen’s Spam Actions.

    I’m getting many hits a day from the poker spammers, but I have yet to get any comments posted by them, and I’ve no idea why not. My blog is totally open for anyone to comment, and I’ve had a couple of comments made, so commentuing works. I’ve done nothing to stop commment spam.

    1. https://www.ioerror.us/software/bad-behavior/
    2. https://unknowngenius.com/blog/wordpress/spam-karma/

    Install those two and all will be good ??

    Thanks for the suggestion, they look good – Ive just installed #1 – slight problem, it blocks me out of my blog “I know you and I don’t like you, dirty spammer.” – guess I have some tweaking to do. <G>

    Email ioerror – the code creator. He is really helpful.

    Thanks – he is working on it. I m going to turn it on overnight and see what it blocks. It does look like other users are getting in, just does not like me.

    Since I’ve installed Spam Karma 2 I haven’t had any spam. It has killed all of the stuff I’ve been getting. I used to use other methods mentioned, but Spam Karma 2 has superceded them.

    Solution 1 is not working yet, due to problems on my hosting server. In the meantime, Spam Karma 2 is doing a nice job.

    jaynne

    (@jaynne)

    I just installed your it seemed latest version of WP and there is register area for comments.
    Do you think it is a good idea to have people register/log in first before they leave a comment? This would be one way for automated spam to be stopped, right? But that would mean everyone that wants to leave a comment would have to register first.

    Is anyone using this option?

    Thanks

    Moderator James Huff

    (@macmanx)

    Spammers are out there to make money and to cause inconvenience wherever they can. If you activate registration for comments, it will cause an inconvenience to your readers, as they will need to register and login to comment. Unfortunately, you will still receive trackback spam. So, you will probably see drop in spam, but will also see a drop in overall comments. It would be better to use a solution which causes little to no inconvenience, such as Bad Behavior, Akismet, or Spam Karma.

    https://codex.www.ads-software.com/Plugins/Spam_Tools

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