My web host Dreamhost has shut off my comments because the comment spam was bringing down the server. They say no more comments until I can stop this. They recommend a CAPTCHA, but frankly, unless I’m missing something, that doesn’t solve the problem. As it is, Akismet is stopping these from actually coming through, but a CAPTCHA won’t stop bots from trying. And so, I’m a little at a loss.
Anyone have any good ideas? Particularly any of you who have run into the same problem on Dreamhost? Otherwise, I guess I have to either find another host or go without comments…
Update: Of course, if you do have an idea, you can’t leave a comment here, but you can contact me directly.
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My web host Dreamhost has shut off my comments because the comment spam was bringing down the server. They say no more comments until I can stop this. They recommend a CAPTCHA, but frankly, unless I’m missing something, that doesn’t solve the problem. As it is, Akismet is stopping these from actually coming through, but a CAPTCHA won’t stop bots from trying. And so, I’m a little at a loss.
Anyone have any good ideas? Particularly any of you who have run into the same problem on Dreamhost? Otherwise, I guess I have to either find another host or go without comments…
Update: Of course, if you do have an idea, you can’t leave a comment here, but you can contact me directly.
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