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Wikispam - Wiki, Groupware, Software, Computers 5
 AkismetAkismet
 A plugin which identifies and blocks comment and trackback spam on blogs with integration to various blogging systems.
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Blog Spam DatabaseBlog Spam Database
 Database of URLs and phrases often used by spammers, along with links to related resources and a discussion forum.
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Kalsey Consulting Group - Comment Spam ManifestoKalsey Consulting Group - Comment Spam Manifesto
 Weblogger crystallizes the thoughts of many in declaring a cyberwar on those who inappropriately post in guestbooks and weblogs.
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Learning Movable Type: Concerning SpamLearning Movable Type: Concerning Spam
 Types of spam seen on blogs.
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MT-Blacklist/Comment Spam ClearinghouseMT-Blacklist/Comment Spam Clearinghouse
 A centralized blacklist database of blog spam URLs.
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No Guestbook Spam AnymoreNo Guestbook Spam Anymore
 Offers instructions for webmasters for avoiding and eliminating spam in guestbook.
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Six Log: Comment SpamSix Log: Comment Spam
 Spammers are abusing comment systems to increase their rank on Google. Here are some steps to take to reduce or eliminate this problem.
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Spam Huntress - Spam cleaning for blogsSpam Huntress - Spam cleaning for blogs
 Spam huntress dissects blogspam.
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Typepad Vs. CommentspamTypepad Vs. Commentspam
 The steps that Typepad has taken in order to rid its users of spam comments.
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Webmaster Kit: Stop SpamWebmaster Kit: Stop Spam
 Offers a script using the Turing Test, intended for spam prevention in guestbooks, blogs and wikis.
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Jeremy Zawodny's Blog: Using mod_rewrite against comment spam botsJeremy Zawodny's Blog: Using mod_rewrite against comment spam bots
 Very short tutorial. (January 8, 2005)
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OJR : Bloggers Declare War on Comment Spam, but Can They Win?OJR : Bloggers Declare War on Comment Spam, but Can They Win?
 "Here's a look at the battle so far." (September 16, 2004)
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Internetnews.com - Six Apart Trains Guns on 'Comment Spam'Internetnews.com - Six Apart Trains Guns on 'Comment Spam'
 The blog tools vendor Six Apart plans to roll out an open online authentication system to fight the growing phenomenon of comment spam. (March 25, 2004)
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Wired - Googlemania: The (Evil) Genius of Comment SpammersWired - Googlemania: The (Evil) Genius of Comment Spammers
 Background of the phenomenon of comment spam and how bloggers responded. (March, 2004)
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Simon Willison's Weblog - Solving Comment SpamSimon Willison's Weblog - Solving Comment Spam
 Feasible ways to stop or thwart comment spam. (January 28, 2004)
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Big Fractal Tangle: Designing For LowlifesBig Fractal Tangle: Designing For Lowlifes
 Discusses how better, smarter tools are needed to block or remove comment spam in realtime. (January 19, 2004)
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MSNBC - Spammers now clogging blogs, IMMSNBC - Spammers now clogging blogs, IM
 Spam has never been limited to e-mail. But now, commercial pitches are increasingly popping up in online chats, instant messages, cell phones with text messaging and weblog comments. (November 14, 2003)
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BBC News - How spammers are targeting blogsBBC News - How spammers are targeting blogs
 Spammers are turning their attention to weblogs, angering technology analyst Bill Thompson. He calls it "flyblogging." (October 24, 2003)
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Jeremy Zawodny's Blog - Guerilla Tactics Against Blog Comment SpammersJeremy Zawodny's Blog - Guerilla Tactics Against Blog Comment Spammers
 Suggestion that bloggers create posts that target the same spammy phrases that blog spammers want Google to find. (October 6, 2003)
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Yoz Grahame's Cheerleader: Seven quick tips for a spam-free blogYoz Grahame's Cheerleader: Seven quick tips for a spam-free blog
 A list of tips aimed at webloggers to reduce the problem of comment spam. (September 9, 2003)
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Simon Willison: Blacklisting Comment SpamSimon Willison: Blacklisting Comment Spam
 One man's efforts to create and maintain a blacklist. (September 2, 2003)
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Wired: When the Spam Hits the BlogsWired: When the Spam Hits the Blogs
 Owners of weblogs have recently noticed that their referral logs have become the newest target for spam. (October 26, 2002)
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