I'm really, really, really tired of the comment spam so I'm going to try something new. I've changed my settings to require Typekey authentication. You can get a registered Typekey account for free by clicking here. Once you have it, you can sign in when you go to leave a comment and it will allow you to post a comment once you authenticate. No one who does not have a Typekey account will be allowed to comment. This is an experiment to see if it works to cut down on the spam. If it doesn't work, I'll change it back. If you have a Typekey account and it still won't let you post a comment, please email me immediately so I can find out why.
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Okay, that was pretty painless. After we win
against the ID and Religious Right, let's go after Spammers! It's good to have goals...
I just want to see if this TypeKey thingy works
so far, TypeKey is providing access. Thanks for the inclusion, it is hugely appreciated.
Just checking in...
The TK auto-signin is working seamlessly. Even if I had to go to TK and then come back, it would be worth it to reduce spam.
Of course, hitting spammers across the knees with a tire iron comes to mind, too.
One more time (sorry)...
Damn it, I'm gonna get this thing to work...
The spammers will find a way. Just... you... wait...
This is a test from the Red Right Hand...
I hope this works 'cause I hate spam...*Yeah!*
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Haha, just kidding. It's only me.
testing testing...