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February 01, 2005
Trackback Attack
I've been hit by trackback spammers overnite, so I'll be making some changes later today. If I happen to break anything, remember to bookmark my backup site at Pro Hac Vice. I'll post there until I fix this one.
Since a multi-layer security system is best, I'm considering upgrading & installing TypeKey, along with a few other things. Would anyone have serious objections if I required comment registration? I would also allow unregistered comments, but they'd be placed in a queue for my approval. I really hate to do that, but I figure now that the spammers have discovered my little part of the world, they'll be back.
And I plan to meet them at the door with the 12 gauge full loaded for bear.
Posted by Rita at February 1, 2005 05:51 AM
Comments
Do it---I'll still come visit!
Posted by: david at February 1, 2005 06:18 AM
Seriously, I use the comment closing script with the option to close trackbacks as well. It's worked nicely for me.
Fucking spammers...not one ounce of class.
Posted by: Da Goddess at February 1, 2005 09:32 AM
I also got a tracback attack last night and this morning. In fact, it has not completely stopped yet. It has MTBlacklist running in overdrive, methinks.
Do whatever you like with comments. I'll register, if necessary, for my daily Rita fix.
Posted by: Jim - Parkway Rest Stop at February 1, 2005 10:25 AM
Yep, I've gotten over 200 this morning while I was in class. Dirty bastards. Right now I'm trying to get the script the Goddess mentioned to run. Which so far it hasn't and I can't figure out why.
It should stop the trackbacks if I can ever get it going. I'm only going to registration for commenting as a last resort because I rilly hate using those.
Posted by: rita at February 1, 2005 10:31 AM
Face facts; you're popular. :-)
Registration fine with me.
Posted by: Keith at February 1, 2005 11:05 AM
Yeah, yeah, I know. All the cool kids are getting trackback spam.
; )
Posted by: rita at February 1, 2005 11:08 AM
I was able to head them off after 25 or so.
A 12-gauge sounds about right.
Posted by: CGHill at February 1, 2005 08:32 PM