What was the software package?
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| Author | Content |
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| dthacker Jan 30, 2007 10:34 AM EDT |
Does anyone know? I can't get through Helios's anti-spam measures to post a comment. DT |
| DarrenR114 Jan 30, 2007 10:38 AM EDT |
I couldn't get through his anti-spam measures either - I figured it must be me ... but now I'm not so sure. |
| Bob_Robertson Jan 30, 2007 12:10 PM EDT |
It's not just you. It choked on me as well. |
| Scott_Ruecker Jan 30, 2007 12:41 PM EDT |
Ken is out of town for a couple of days but I know that as soon as he gets himself in front of a computer he will get it fixed. |
| jimf Jan 30, 2007 1:18 PM EDT |
heh, maybe he just 'really' hates spam :D |
| techiem2 Jan 30, 2007 1:51 PM EDT |
if from != myaddress then msg == spam :) |
| helios Jan 31, 2007 2:33 AM EDT |
Hey all...I am working on it now. Had to go to Boise and points east. Note to self: avoid snow at all costs. The spam filters are re-adjusted but I can't see where it was being a problem. is it offering you a code to type in? I know some people were not seeing any code although it reported it there to see. The required software was "Microsoft Student" and a bundled edition of "Algebra Solved". From what I could tell, this was complete overkill. James Namson, a volunteer for L4L looked at the student requirements and the course requirements and discovered that Kalgebra would have been all that was needed to assist the student in the problems presented for that curriculum. That was the sad part about it. The part that kicked me was the fact that an actual Microsoft program was being pushed off on the kids. h |
| DarrenR114 Jan 31, 2007 6:06 AM EDT |
Ken, Maybe I shouldn't have used the 'Preview' option. But it did give me a code to type in. A different code for the 3 different attempts. I did have a bit of trouble deciding whether I was seeing a 'K' or an 'X' and an 'O' or a 'D', so that may have my old age coming into play. |
| helios Jan 31, 2007 3:27 PM EDT |
Yep, me too Darren, the I's have it...unfortunately, my eyes no longer do. Even Bifocals are not gettin' 'er done anymore. h |
| jimf Jan 31, 2007 3:49 PM EDT |
> I did have a bit of trouble deciding whether I was seeing a 'K' or an 'X' and an 'O' or a 'D', so that may have my old age coming into play. It's an anti-spam part of the thing guys. Supposed to prevent an auto-reader from reading the letters. Unfortunately, It sometimes prevents us from doing the same :D |
| Sander_Marechal Jan 31, 2007 11:46 PM EDT |
That's why I don't use captcha's on my site. I use LinkSleeve and SpamHaus XBL on all links posted and on the sender of the comment, plus I close comments on articles older than 60 days. I'm virtually spam-free with maybe one or two spam comments a month getting through. |
| jdixon Feb 01, 2007 3:37 AM EDT |
> That's why I don't use captcha's on my site. Take a look at KittenAuth. It's neat. http://www.thepcspy.com/kittenauth |
| Sander_Marechal Feb 01, 2007 6:04 AM EDT |
I've seen that before. Great stuff, but still very bad for accessibility. |
| tuxchick Feb 01, 2007 8:55 AM EDT |
Once again, it is demonstrated that shooting spammers on sight is the optimum solution. |
| jimf Feb 01, 2007 9:02 AM EDT |
> shooting spammers on sight is the optimum solution. How about that, the same as for politicians ;-).. |
| DarrenR114 Feb 01, 2007 10:07 AM EDT |
mmmmm.... spammers and politicians .... maybe it's not just a coincidence that our legislators have yet to pass anti-SPAM laws with teeth. |
| jimf Feb 01, 2007 10:16 AM EDT |
> maybe it's not just a coincidence that our legislators have yet to pass anti-SPAM laws with teeth. Yeah, especially since the only other group I'd add to that list are Corporate Lobbyists. Guess we'll never get those anti-spam laws. |
| helios Feb 02, 2007 3:10 AM EDT |
Thanks for the options...I will look into them. When I was using WordPress, I was literally over run with spam postings and trying to control it was taking up way too much time. That's why Devnet migrated us over to Serendipity. I'm not crazy about the fact that this measure is necessary, and if called for a vote, I can hang out with the summary execution of above said entities. maybe it's not just a coincidence that our legislators have yet to pass anti-SPAM laws with teeth..... Darren, I think maybe in the future, your statement may prove to be more accurate than any of us are comfortable in believing. h |
| jdixon Feb 02, 2007 8:09 AM EDT |
> > shooting spammers on sight is the optimum solution. > How about that, the same as for politicians ;-).. Nah, a two week a year hunting season with no limit would be sufficient for politicians. However, spammers are vermin, and should be treated accordingly. |
| dcparris Feb 02, 2007 11:58 AM EDT |
Well, my Pa and I used to go around and hunt groundhogs for local farmers. We would sometimes give the groundhogs to a poor family. Not sure who would take the spammers though - not sure there's enough tobasco sauce to kill the taste. ;-) |
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