Comment spammers are getting very good at writing content that passes the filters. It's getting harder and harder to tell the comment spam from the legitimate comments.

Therefore, the time has come to draw the line.


Comment spammers (the automated type) haven't figured out KeywordLuv yet and they probably won't mess with it until it becomes really widespread. I am now requiring the "YourName@YourKeywords" format in the name field on two of my blogs. Two of my other blogs will be operating the exact same way when I get done with them.

If you're only using your name, you can continue to do so. Only people using keywords are affected. I've placed an "Important Note" above the comment form to make my new policy as obvious as possible. Similar words are also contained within my "Comments Policy" in the "Policies and Statements" sidebar widget.

Unlike the author of the plugin, who simply removes the link if the rules aren't followed, I will delete the comments without hesitation. If you can read this, you can read the policy before you get to the comment form.

I hate to create and enforce strict rules, but it's either do it this way, or turn comment moderation on. I'd much rather make it as easy as possible for both you and I to keep the comments section free of spam.