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1. mathwriter
   Member
   Posted 10 months ago #

   I activated the plugin. I tried to post a fake spam comment (contains a URL) It simply went into the moderation queue like any other comment. So, what exactly is Akismet doing?

2. mathwriter
   Member
   Posted 10 months ago #

   Oh, nevermind, I guess the point is that I won't know if it's working. My test spam got through b/c I am not a known spammer IP.

3. digibucc
   Member
   Posted 10 months ago #

   tried to post under your user, or a new fake one? you are verified as admin.

   also, did you get the api key for it?

4. Joseph Scott
   Member
   Posted 10 months ago #

   Did you check the comment history to see what Akismet thought of the comment? If you think Akismet made a mistake in not marking it as spam please use the 'Spam' action link. That sends info back to Akismet so that it can learn more about what you consider spam on your site.

5. mathwriter
   Member
   Posted 10 months ago #

   Yea, I have the API key activated.

   I logged out and posted the spam as a random user. It went right through, despite having a URL in it. It was just in the comments section awaiting moderation. Well, at least Akismet will block known spammers.

   I am not marking myself as spam b/c I will block myself for future posts.

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