Title: mvaa's Replies | WordPress.org --- # mvaa [ ](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mvaa/) * [Profile](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mvaa/) * [Topics Started](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mvaa/topics/) * [Replies Created](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mvaa/replies/) * [Reviews Written](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mvaa/reviews/) * [Topics Replied To](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mvaa/replied-to/) * [Engagements](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mvaa/engagements/) * [Favorites](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mvaa/favorites/) Search replies: ## Forum Replies Created Viewing 8 replies - 1 through 8 (of 8 total) * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[SI CAPTCHA Anti-Spam] [Plugin: SI CAPTCHA Anti-Spam] Comment SPAM getting past captcha](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-si-captcha-anti-spam-comment-spam-getting-past-captcha/) * [mvaa](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mvaa/) * (@mvaa) * [14 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-si-captcha-anti-spam-comment-spam-getting-past-captcha/#post-2260382) * I have been having the same problem with spam; however, I set my comments for admin approval & moderation before posting. This has stopped the attempts to post spam on comments page. The spammers did make further attempts at first, but seems like they have given up, at least for now. Either way, their links will not be posted on my website lol. They definitely have been able to by-pass recaptcha. * HOWEVER: on my sub-site i use the “puzzle” recaptcha, they have never broken into that as of yet. Fingers crossed! * On a page with submit form, I do not use recaptcha, and they broke into this form. I added an access code using a list box with only 1 valid ans. (all single digits) set to “not null.” So far no more spam postings, so we’ll see. The access code is an ans. to a question I posted. Prior, spammers have been able to bypass all spry validation for text boxes in DW, even the most restrictive lol. They are able to insert an entry into the db results table, and using -1 for required fields to gain entry. * God Bless! * Forum: [Themes and Templates](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/themes-and-templates/) In reply to: [Newbie to wp and php – Comment form where is it?](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/newbie-to-wp-and-php-comment-form-where-is-it/) * Thread Starter [mvaa](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mvaa/) * (@mvaa) * [15 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/newbie-to-wp-and-php-comment-form-where-is-it/#post-1658279) * chellycat, * You apologized for one day and now I must apologize for 5 days, but couldn’t be helped (very busy). However, this is what happened: I always copy/paste code changes into notepad for my reference and to restore code if needed, but (although I thought I did)I couldn’t find the code removed from the wp-includes, so I’m just going to leave it as is, since all is working fine. * I saved the info you gave me which looks very helpful. I just want you to know that I really appreciated the time you took to assist me. So God Bless – Have a great day! * Forum: [Themes and Templates](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/themes-and-templates/) In reply to: [Newbie to wp and php – Comment form where is it?](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/newbie-to-wp-and-php-comment-form-where-is-it/) * Thread Starter [mvaa](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mvaa/) * (@mvaa) * [15 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/newbie-to-wp-and-php-comment-form-where-is-it/#post-1658260) * Hi chellycat I will check out the new information tomorrow and let u know how I make out. Thanks again! * Forum: [Themes and Templates](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/themes-and-templates/) In reply to: [Newbie to wp and php – Comment form where is it?](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/newbie-to-wp-and-php-comment-form-where-is-it/) * Thread Starter [mvaa](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mvaa/) * (@mvaa) * [15 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/newbie-to-wp-and-php-comment-form-where-is-it/#post-1658208) * OK! I’m using the wp default TwentyTen theme and I do have access to an FTP program. Thanks * Forum: [Themes and Templates](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/themes-and-templates/) In reply to: [Newbie to wp and php – Comment form where is it?](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/newbie-to-wp-and-php-comment-form-where-is-it/) * Thread Starter [mvaa](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mvaa/) * (@mvaa) * [15 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/newbie-to-wp-and-php-comment-form-where-is-it/#post-1658197) * Hi chellycat, * Your like a breath of fresh air 🙂 Thank you for your resp. and offering your time to help me, much appreciated. There is no way I could have resolved this issue without help. There isn’t anything in the comment or function php for this theme on comment form except for * * A famiy member sat down with me and did the following: * To edit the comments form, you have to go into the /wp-includes/comment-template. php and look for the comment_form() function. From there, you can change which fields show up on the form and a whole variety of features. However, in order to edit this script, you have to edit it in a Dreamweaver or other HTML/PHP code editing program. The internal WordPress editor will not allow you to make changes to scripts in this directory. So if you are a newbie without programming experience, you should find an alternative theme (if making changes to comment form is important to you) or possibly a plugin out there that will help you make these changes. * Well this is my experience and hope it can help others. * Take care! * Forum: [Themes and Templates](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/themes-and-templates/) In reply to: [Newbie to wp and php – Comment form where is it?](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/newbie-to-wp-and-php-comment-form-where-is-it/) * Thread Starter [mvaa](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mvaa/) * (@mvaa) * [15 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/newbie-to-wp-and-php-comment-form-where-is-it/#post-1658135) * Thanks for your reply, but i did visit that link prior to asking for some help. It is still confusing to me as a newbie. I do have another theme that I was able to customize because the information was accessible in my template. I put a lot of work into the blog so I do not want to mess it up experimenting, but I’d rather ask for someone to walk me through a bit, if they are able. * I just don’t have the programming experience, and I do intend to minimize customizations There are several files and templates that differ from theme to theme, so it is confusing. Some have clear labels but i’m not finding that with this theme, and again i’m new. * I say put the control back into the hands of the people that use the themes, and I’m not being nasty really. I would assume that the majority of bloggers really depend on the comments portion and I can’t see having to search for hours to remove a field or two. God Bless! * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [Customizing Comments forms in TwentyTen](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/customizing-comments-forms-in-twentyten/) * [mvaa](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mvaa/) * (@mvaa) * [15 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/customizing-comments-forms-in-twentyten/#post-1617584) * The information that follows this link is not meant for a newbie to understand. Someone who understands php code and the twenty-ten theme is needed to fill in the gaps of what a newbie can’t possibly understand at this point. Can someone offer simple steps to resolve this issue? * Forum: [Themes and Templates](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/themes-and-templates/) In reply to: [Newbie to wp and php – Comment form where is it?](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/newbie-to-wp-and-php-comment-form-where-is-it/) * Thread Starter [mvaa](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mvaa/) * (@mvaa) * [15 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/newbie-to-wp-and-php-comment-form-where-is-it/#post-1657987) * Sorry I meant Twenty-ten theme. I’m tired 🙂 Viewing 8 replies - 1 through 8 (of 8 total)