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Ana, the human spam would be a significant problem for me. I often spend hours a day offline, and sometimes several days when I go backpacking.
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- Like most other people, I use Akismet. Overall it does a very good job, but I go through the spam folder a couple of times a day and occasionally find a legit comment.
- Ana, I’ll switch to G.A.S.P. soon. I’ve now used it many times and many blogs and I see it’s utility. I decided to be a bit of a late adopter so that people who visit blogs can get used to having to check the box.
Like Peter, I wonder if spammers will eventually figure out how to automatically check the box. I also wonder about human spammers who write quick, one-line, vaguely relevant comments.
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Ana, I somehow wound up in the Akismet doghouse on Monday morning for reasons totally unclear to me. I think I’ve been cool on all 7 of your rules.I immediately contacted all 6 blog owners where my comments hadn’t appeared and asked them to approve. All did.
I then took your advice and contacted Akismet. I got a reply about 12-16 hours later with an apology and the news that the problem had been fixed.
Still don’t know why it happened…
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Hey Ana,
I’ve read quite a few posts about this issue with Akismet. It’s so annoying to see a nicely written comment ending up in the spam box a few days later when you realized your comments didn’t show up. I totally agree with you on those captcha comments. I think it’s also a good way to block spam but this GASP plugin is so easy. Just a click of your mouse to confirm you are not a spammer.
Definitely getting rid of Akismet now!
bryan´s last blog ..Passive Income Generation – Methods- Efforts and Income Potential
Interesting Ana…I have never used this plugin but have seen it in action on several sites. Definitely worth looking into based on your review. Cheers!
Karen Newman @ Experience Mapping´s last blog ..Creating a Plan for Your Online Business
Hi Ana, thanks for the tip about GASP! I was using Askimet when I first read your article, thinking I never lose people who comment in spam. Then, I checked, and sure enough it had jailed a legitimate person. I have deactived Askimet and am trying GASP. Thanks again!
Scott Bergman´s last blog ..Yo- Are You Digging It
Hello Scott,
I’m so glad you did. I’m sure it will work out just fine for you. Update me of your progress.
Carry on,
Ana
I just added this plugin two days ago and it really WORKED!!
It was a pain trying to sort through the spam folder… now I get none :0)
Hector Cuevas´s last blog ..11 Tips To Becoming A More Productive Business Blogger
Hey Hector,
I’m glad you’ve been using it already. It’s the best so far.
Keep it up,
Ana
Hi Ana, I’m just as excited about GASP as you are. I was once a victim of the wrath of Akismet and my comments were landing in people’s spam folders even though these were blogs that I had commented on many times in the past. I contacted Akismet twice and they did finally resolve the issue but they never told me what the issue was to begin with.
I read a post by Tia from BizChicksBlog that if you’re on shared hosting you can be banned by Akismet because other bloggers using the same host might be unsavory.
The GrowMap Anti-Spambot Plugin is the only alternative for Akismet available in the Wordpress repository. It’s my second favorite plugin of all time - CommentLuv is my first.
Ileane´s last blog ..GASP Another WordPress Plugin from Andy Bailey
Hi, Ileane - I think I am in the same boat with Akismet.
I contacted them, but haven’t heard anything back.
I do love GASP so far; the only problem I see is trackbacks. I’ll have to resolve that one somehow.
Thanks for coming by!
Ana
Ana, I want to see the trackbacks in the comment section. In most cases I submit my posts to social sites like BlogEngage, SERPd or MMOSocialNetwork and I want the trackbacks to show up so that my commenters will see them and vote. Why don’t you like seeing them on your blog?
Ileane´s last blog ..What Do You Need for Blogging
I use Akismet and G.A.S.P together.
I noticed some few days ago, there were spammers who want to sell iphone 4Gs with tons of links passed G.A.S.P but filtered as spams by Akismet.
I absolutely agree, G.A.S.P will help us combatting spams.
Kimi´s last blog ..WordPress Copyright Footer- Display All Rights Reserved
Hello Kimi,
If that combination works for you, then that is fine as long as you will be able to totally get rid of spammers.
Thanks for stopping by,
Ana
Hey Ana, why so late with the GASP review ?
As a commenter I must say that I love gasp because it doesn’t have a false positive effect, unless of course I forget to tick the checkbox.
And about the comments vanishing in thin air, I think Tinh’s blog did this but it only went in the approving queue, because after a couple of hours/days it appeared on his page and his is not the only one, I saw other blogs doing the same. Anyway it’s kind of scary to write an 100+ words comment and see it vanish away..
Alex@Jocuri´s last blog ..Jocuri dragoni de foc 3D
I ditched captcha for GASP a couple weeks ago and will never look back! And I have a personal grudge against Akismet ever since I was blacklisted once. Not fun!
Tristan@Blogging Tips´s last blog ..The Many Hats a Successful Blogger Needs to Wear INFOGRAPHIC
Hi Tristan,
Being blacklisted is not fun at all. May I know how did it happened? I’m glad you’re now using GASP.
Keep it up,
Ana
I commented on a post that was about using autoblogging software coupled with AdSense to make a lot of passive income. I linked to a relevant Warrior Forum post in the comment. I guess that’s… bad?
Tristan Higbee´s last blog ..The Many Hats a Successful Blogger Needs to Wear INFOGRAPHIC
I didnt know GrowMap spam plugin. So far I have been using math plugin and I dont like using it. Informative post.
Mukundan Srinivasan´s last blog ..What is Anchor Text Optimization
As a user, I don’t like Math plugin either. So GASP is a perfect alternative.
Good to see you on my blog, Mukundan!
Yup! This is a wonderful plugin. It’s made it much easier for my readers and me too. So it’s completely okay then to deactivate Akismet?
Wayne Wu @ The Profitable Networker´s last blog ..Is Residual Income in Network Marketing a Lie
Hi Wayne,
I’m glad we’re on the same page on this. Well.. as for me, I already said goodbye to Akismet, GASP is enough for me.
Take care,
Ana
Thanks Ana for this helpful advice. I’m sure glad I have you to keep me inline and up to date on the newest, latest greatest!! As you may (or may not) remember, I am such a blogging ‘newb’… so it really helps to have a ‘go to for anything’ such as you!! (LOL). It was you who suggested CommentLuv to me, as well as other crucial pieces of advice and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it. GASP sounds very exciting… unfortunately I have more spam than legitimate at the moment LOL… so in a weird way… I’m not sure I want to let it go! ((just joking)) Thanks again!
Jayne Kopp´s last blog ..Turn Lemons to Lemonade Look at the Positive Side of Life!
Hi Jayne,
Glad to see you again. Wow I am so flattered with your great comment. I’m glad I was able to impart ideas that you find very helpful. Newbie or not, we all need to learn continually, we must not stop because there will always be room for improvement.
All the best to you,
Ana
This blog seems to have hit the nail on the head! Timely for me as I find that Akismet just lets through spams that obviously just that spam.
I have bookmarked to try GASP ASAP - don’t you just love acronyms!
cheers
Pete
Hi Pete,
Glad to hear on what you are planning to do. I’m sure it will work out just fine.
Have a nice day,
Ana
Hey Ana,
This plugin is a dream come true! I installed it a week or so ago and Presto! No more spam! I LOVE it!
You’re right, it’s making it all so much nicer and easier. I can’t believe how simple it is for both the commenter and the blogger!
Thanks for passing it along. It’ll be nice to see more comment friendly blogs.
Susanna
Susanna Hess´s last blog ..You the Internet Marketing Expert – Are You an Internet Marketing Leader
Hello Susanna,
I’m so glad that we are on the same track. Yes, this is definitely a solution provider for our spam problems where both commenter and blogger can greatly benefit. Thanks for stopping by, I know how busy you are.
Take care,
Ana
Killer content back to back Ana I see you doing it big girl, I am super excited to see whats coming tomorrow.
Kareem Williams´s last blog ..MLM Lead Generation-James Jordan Tells It All On MLM Leads
Wow Kareem, thanks for the compliment. Very flattering. I’m also excited to share more meaningful blogs.
Keep coming back,
Ana
Hey Ana,
Woo hoo! Let’s pour a glass of wine and celebrate! I’ve already installed this plugin!
I’m always leaving your blog with something to add to my to-do list to make it better, faster, more popular, easier to navigate, easier to find, or easier to use…and for once, I can check this one off before I even add it!
On the why we shouldn’t use a captcha note: I had actually forced myself to get into the habit of copying my whole comment to my clipboard before pushing submit, just in case the captcha didn’t work. As much of a pain as it was, at least I could past it back in again and not have to recompose it.
I appreciate you!
Heather
Heather C Stephens@internet network marketing mlm blog´s last blog ..Self Discipline for Success in Your Network Marketing Home Based Business
Hello Heather,
Glad to see you again. I really appreciate your comment and I’m glad you are now using GASP. I’ve been also copying my comment to other blogs who are using captcha before I submit it because it’s really frustrating that after making a very long comment, you will just lose it and need to compose another one. I hope others will also see that problem so that it is easier not only for the bloggers but for the commenters as well.
Have a nice day Heather,
Ana
I’ve been looking for a spam filter solution- thanks for this info!
Shauna (Fido & Wino)´s last blog ..extreme close-up
Hello Shauna,
You’re welcome. I’m certain that this will also solve your problem.
All the best,
Ana
Hey Ana, I did install this plugin on one of my sites that gets a LOT of spam and it works great. Thanks for the tip
Liz´s last blog ..Using Keywords- 2 Common Mistakes
That’s good news Liz, I’m glad you did. Thanks for stopping by.
Keep it up,
Ana
Hi Ana,
Super plug-in!
I’ve been on both sides of the fence. The white page is frustrating. On the flip side it can be agitating when Aksimet catches legit comments on my blog.
Thanks for sharing the link
Ryan
Ryan Biddulph´s last blog ..3 Things You Probably Didn&8217t Know About Jerry Seinfeld
I had nothing but problems with Akismet, Ryan - happy to say good-bye to it.
Ana,
I kept hearing about the GASP plugin and decided to give it a try - and it’s been working wonderfully for me! (Now if there was a plug-in like this for my email…)
I was banned by Akismet a couple of months ago and it took me days to figure out why 90% of the blogs I was commenting on wouldn’t allow me to post. As a total non-spammer it was really frustrating. Though once I contacted Akismet they did remove me from their ban list.
Stacy
Stacy@Grow With Stacy´s last blog ..Generosity Killed the Cat
You know, Stacy, I seem to have the same problem with Akismet - or rather, they have the same problem with me. I can’t believe it!
How long did it take them to get back with you? I emailed them about a week ago…
Glad you switched to GASP; I love it as well.
Hey Ana,
I’ve started seeing this on other blogs. I’m going to install it an take off the Captcha and Akismet. I’m not a big fan of Captcha. However, I was receiving at least 50 spam comments a day. Until I install the Captcha plugin.
I’m going to install it right now!
Chat with you later…
Josh
Josh Garcia@Generate Free Leads´s last blog ..Are You Ready To Use Your Copywriting Skills
I hope you’ll love it as much as I do, Josh.
Let me know!
Hi Ana,
I can confirm your excitement about this plugin. It works amazingly well, no pain for my readers, none for me. I truly love it too.
Thanks for sharing.
Take care
Oliver
Oliver Tausend´s last blog ..Oliver Tausend’s Blog- Thanks To Top Commentators In October
Glad you are using it, Oliver.
It’s amazing how much effort it takes to convince some people what a great benefit this FREE plugin can bring to their blog!
Go figure…
What also bothers me is when getting a message after submission of a lengthy comment that says “you do not have cookies and javascript enabled in your browser’ while its all turned on and works well on other sites.
I HATE it when you put time and effort to make a comment and then it’s all gone because some spam filter made a decision on how valid your comment is.
Never had this problem with GASP; they made a believer out of me.
Have a great day, Andreas; thank you so much for being such a loyal reader for my blog!
Ana
What about using both in conjunction? You think that’s overkill?
Jason@Passive Income Strategies´s last blog ..Article Spinning- The Bane of the Literate Web
My main problem with Akismet is not necessarily how it catches spammers, but how it also catches a lot of legitimate comments in the process.
Trust me, Jason; you’ll never need Akismet once you use GASP.
Plus too many plugins slow down your blog!
Ana
Ana,
I use Gail’s plugin on all my blogs that USED to get loads of spam. I say used to…becasue like you…I get no more!
Andrew
Andrew @ Blogging Guide´s last blog ..By Christmas You Can Have An Amazing Blog
Glad you love it just like I do, Andrew.
Thanks to Gail and Andy!
Ana
Ana, this seems to be a real solution to the problem. I have noticed it on other blogs & wondered what it was all about. It certainly maks a lot of sense. I’m really keen to try it on my other work at home business blog that Akismet is catching about 50 spam comments a day on.
As already commented by John, does it offer the blogger the ability to approve any comment before it becomes visible, made by first time “real” commenters?
Otherwise we run the risk of getting a bunch of “silly” comments impregnating our blogs.
Michael B Wilbraham@Network Marketing Insights´s last blog ..Are You Driving Your Network Marketing Business With The Right Attitude
Good point, Michael.
I have set my blog comments to go into moderation if the commentator doesn’t have any previous approved comments on my blog - you can do that though your WP admin panel.
That pretty much takes care of the problem.
Ana
Ana, I’ll switch to G.A.S.P. soon. I’ve now used it many times and many blogs and I see it’s utility. I decided to be a bit of a late adopter so that people who visit blogs can get used to having to check the box.
Like Peter, I wonder if spammers will eventually figure out how to automatically check the box. I also wonder about human spammers who write quick, one-line, vaguely relevant comments.
John Soares´s last blog ..What Benefits Do You Get From Blogging Networks
You are right, John - the human spammers still get through.
Still… going from hundreds of spam comments per day to maybe 7-10 - not a bad deal!
Ana
Ana, the human spam would be a significant problem for me. I often spend hours a day offline, and sometimes several days when I go backpacking.
John Soares´s last blog ..What Benefits Do You Get From Blogging Networks
Wow, it’s never been a huge problem for me, John. It’s mostly bot spammers that I deal with.
What do you currently use? Does it help?
Like most other people, I use Akismet. Overall it does a very good job, but I go through the spam folder a couple of times a day and occasionally find a legit comment.
John Soares´s last blog ..When You Should Do a Half-Assed Job
This looks like a great alternative. I’ve noticed that in the past few months Akismet has become owned by the spammers. On my most popular site we sometimes get 17,000 spam comments a DAY. Recently we were forced to go to moderating comments from first-time commenters — for the first time in 7 years. We had no choice, because if even a small fraction get through, it could be 3 or 4 dozen spam comments that get published in error. We have a team that checks spam several times a day, but it could be several hours before the spam is removed by our moderators. What takes even more of our time is to check the spam folders for legitimated comments that get filtered out in error. I’ll be happy to see this plugin work.
Anita Campbell@small business´s last blog ..Small Business News- It’s About The People!
I had the same problem and frustrations with Akismet, Anita - all the time wasted to controlling a problem that shouldn’t be there to begin with!
I’ve been very happy with this plugin; I might get just a handful spam comments per day placed by real people, not bots.
Hope you’ll be just as pleased with it as I am.
Ana
Hey Ana
I have been reading about this plugin the last couple of days so I will give it a test.
I wonder though how long it will be for spammers to have a solution for it like they do with Captcha.
Peter
Peter Fuller MBA´s last blog ..Long Term Unemployed on 60 Minutes - Are you feeling desperate
They are always one step ahead of us, aren’t they?
Well, it works for now.
Ana
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