Interesting Ploys to Make Spam Comments

I have to write this. I disabled captcha so that people would be able to post that were having trouble with this. It has spawned many computer-generated comments, which fortunately the spam or delete key takes care of. First, if the comment is from “anonymous”, that is the first strike against letting the comment to be posted. Second, if they are foolish enough to think I am allowing advertising of other products or even diabetes products, I will state, at present I am not even allowing Google to place ads on my blog. If you think I will allow you – no way.

I do allow myself to write about products when I feel there is a need to make people aware of them, but that is as far as I will take it. I have a couple of anonymous posters that do not use English and I will not allow this especially after putting a few through a translator. For the few that think they are going to get their pron sites listed – forget it. I will continue to leave moderation in operation, which will prevent these comments from being posted, and I do check them. I almost let one through, but after checking a link in their blog that looked innocent enough, my anti-virus program stopped access for the link – you guessed it – I clicked on the spam key and deleted the email notification. I will not knowingly allow links to viruses,

Several of my email followers have thanked me for removing the captcha, but as of yet they have not posted to my blogs. One did ask if I would even allow him to post as “anonymous” because he will not create an account on Google. I told him yes as long as he does not try to promote his product and asks questions or makes comments like those that he does in his emails.

There are a few that have programs that post comments to blogs that don't have the captcha activated and I understand their need to flood the blogosphere with their drivel. However, with moderation activated, the delete key is very handy.

Some Explanations and Venting

I like comments on my blog from others. I also appreciate the emails I have received from those that email me from my profile page even more as this allows for a better interchange of ideas. I do become annoyed by most of the advertisers that attempt to sneak comments through. Some are becoming very adept at this until I back check the link provided or back check the name on the post. I like that the delete key works as easy as it does at times like this.

Unless I use the product or have reliable information about at particular product, I seldom promote a product in a blog. I may promote a type of product without a specific brand being mentioned when there is good evidence of relative equality among brands. I do this because then it is an individual preference as to which brand a reader chooses. Most also go with what the doctor recommends if a prescription is required.

Most of the comments I have received lately have been spam. Saturday, I had one that looked authentic; however, upon further examination and a little correspondence, I found out that the site is a dummy site operated by a public relations person looking to make a sale for some of his clients. I have no idea about the product and whether it will work as advertised. Plus, under the circumstances of the exposure to the product, I will not even try it. Too good to be true – usually is. Plus these products most often do not deliver what their advertising claims. I will keep my money thank you.

Do I like receiving all this spam? Not a chance! As long as the delete key continues to do its thing, I will not hesitate to use it to keep spam off my blog.

Then I receive emails that are what I consider the ultimate in poor taste. They are from people that I term “ambulance chasers.” They want to know if a family member or I have used a medication or a list of medications. If we have, they want to help us obtain compensation for possible injury received from the medication. I will never use them as to-date; I have not used any of the medications on their lists. Plus I will never use a firm that comes looking for work, as they generally want a greater percentage of any amounts received. I prefer talking to a local attorney and having a recommendation for a firm. Occasionally, the firm of record is the only firm that may be used and then you may not have options.

I have also been receiving requests for guest posts. I may as well say it now. I will not allow guest posts from commercial companies or firms looking for business. I will not allow guest posts of any type because I like what I am doing. If a product or service is one I have used and like, I will blog about it. If a product or service is something that I don't like, I will blog about it. I know I cannot please everyone, and it is not my intention. I want to inform you about diabetes and related issues. Occasionally, I find something that I have an interest in that is not related to diabetes.