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I don't know why this coding thing started just to leave a comment on someone's story, but it is very stressful because when you enter the right code it says you have entered it wrongly. That is pure BS! We have done very well over the years without a coding thing, and we don't need it now.
Barbara
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You only have to do it once
The idea is to discourage spammers from making lots more work for me and my volunteers.
The codes are pretty simple, four lower case letters or numbers. The letters or digits are each represented by an image constructed of the character itself. So, even if the settings in your browser distort the images, you can determine what the code is by looking for four groups from left to right. A bot cannot do this and so cannot leave spam that we have to remove.
Most people will only have to do this once, unless they have multiple accounts or access the site through multiple machines and different IP addresses.
Remember that all of the letters involved in the codes are lower case.
Hugs,
Erin
= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.
= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.
Captcha
Barbara, in response to your comment, I'd hazard a guess that the average user around here doesn't really understand the huge amount of work that goes on in the background, keeping things running smoothly. One of those facets would be dealing with the inordinate amount of spam that pollutes communities such as this. That so little gets through—or survives for any length of time—is a tribute to Erin and her band of moderators.
So, anything that makes their job easier is a no-brainer as far as I'm concerned. So far, every time I've logged on and left comments, it's asked me for a code after the first comment but that's been it. Given that virtually every computer system where you can enter data or leave comments now requires this sort of human verification process, I'd have to say that this is one of the easier ones. Others I've come across use distorted letters that in many instances are very hard to decipher—for this poor human, anyway.
Addendum: I've just previewed this comment—this is my first login and comment today—and no Captcha code request, so it looks as if my IP address has been accepted.
Please, persevere.
Person Systems
Bike Resources
Bike Resources
Well
Well I can understand where Erin is coming from this.
Come on, Folks, it's not exactly difficult!
This is the easiest to read code I've ever seen, and considering that it is trying to control spam, I for one think that it is worth it! It's a minimal effort thing-not a tough problem. I appreciate the efforts in our behalf! Thank you!
Wren
I agree
It's a simple thing and if it makes life easier for Erin and stops the stoopid spam, yay.
As an aside I needed to enter the code last night to comment but having reset the router (switching off), which changes the IP address I believe, I didn't have to this time. No worries.
Kristina
Do I like the codes?
To be honist no I don't I hate them, however if it keeps the sight running more smothly well then I guss its well worth the pain to enter them but it still a pain in the unhunn (If your know what I mean lol). On the bright side if it saves Erin & the mods time & trouble with a lack of spam then well...I...guss its worth it then. Too bad there isn't another way of doing it besides the code. Oh well we will live with them.
Love Samantha Renee Heart
Love Samantha Renee Heart
New version
When we move to Drupal 6, you will probably see those codes much less often since it has a very nice security system available. :)
Hugs,
Erin
= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.
= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.