Akismet
I finally got an API Key from WordPress.com. The account I created over a week ago never did get a key (I think they were having server trouble at the time), so I went ahead and created a throw-away account just to get a key. The only reason I need it is for a plugin called Akismet.
Akismet is an automated comment spam filter for WordPress blogs. I haven’t gotten any spam yet, but I’m pretty sure that’s because the WP version of my blog hasn’t been online very long. I used to get spam on my old blog software, so I figure it’s just a matter of time. I’ll let you know how it’s going in six months or so.
September 21st, 2006 at 6:42 am
[...] I sent myself a reminder email six months ago to let everyone know how the blog comment spam filter, Akismet, is working for me. Overall, I like it. I haven’t noticed any real comments being marked as spam, and I can’t remember the last time spam has actually made it through to my blog. I should also give credit to the WordPress plugin Bad Behavior. Before I installed it, a lot more spam was making its way into the system. [...]