Hi, any update on this error ? I am having the same issue. Running my own host with WordPress 2.8.2 on Apache
My Askimet is working fine. I use the same key and it replies
The API key “XXXXXXXXXXX” belongs to the WordPress.com account of “toddhampson”. If this is not your account, please re-enter your API key.
then it goes in circles …..
any help appreciated
thanks
-todd-