Hair-trigger spam filter is a usability issue
I have accepted the overzealous spam filtering on g.d.o (if you included a link, you MUST be a spammer!) under the theory that we should live with our own tools– if a brand new user has to put up with it, I should also until I make it better for everyone.
As of today, I'm done with that noble approach.
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A new spam module installed
I've installed a new spam module and removed CAPTCHA.module. The new module analyzes the contents of comments and node submissions and assigns a spam score. If the module is unsure, the user may see a CAPTCHA. But usually, the module just allows the right stuff proceed without challenge.
Please let me know if you see spam or if you hear of authors getting stopped incorrectly.
Update: The new spam module is in alpha testing right now, and I'm not able to discuss its particulars.
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