Sunday, 13 January 2019

Word Verification trial.

The spam situation is getting ridiculous, 195 deleted this morning. I don't want to disable the 'Anonymous' option, because that will also disable the 'Name' option, which has been working very well, so I am trying the 'Word Verification' route. You will see this at the bottom when you comment. Please give it a go. Hopefully this tactic will baffle the computer generated spam, and they won't be able to get through.

Two people have told me that they have been unable to comment. I am not sure what has caused that blip. I use two computers, mainly the small netbook which is Windows 7, and the big one which is still on XP but no longer receives updates. I can post on both of these.

I will only use the netbook for posting for a while, and see if that makes a difference. The Big Dell is idea for watching catchup tv, yooootooob, and anything else I want to check.

Thank you for your patience.  ilona

PS. Maybe I haven't explained this clearly. 
You will NOT get the Verification request, tick the box to Prove you are not a robot, because Blogger knows you are not a robot, because you have an account, and your name comes up in blue. 

 Only people without an account, who put their name in the drop down box, and the odd genuine reader who forgets or doesn't know to put their name in the box, will get the Prove you are not a robot thingy. 

 The computer generated spam which is sent out in their thousands, will not be able to tick the not a robot box. 
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80 comments:

  1. Anonymous13 January 2019 at 11:27

    Testing

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  2. ilona13 January 2019 at 11:29

    Testing

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  3. Anonymous13 January 2019 at 11:30

    Testing

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  4. Meanqueen13 January 2019 at 11:32

    The Word Verification is not a word, it's a box you have to tick to prove you are not a robot, so quite easy.

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  5. Sooze13 January 2019 at 11:32

    Testing

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  6. Sooze13 January 2019 at 11:33

    Erm, no word verification on my screen, just 'Your comment will be visible after approval'.

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    1. Meanqueen13 January 2019 at 11:51

      It won't come up for you because you have an account, your name is in blue. Those who comment using 'Name' as I did above, in black, will get it, as will the odd genuine 'Anonymous' comment. The computer generated Anonymous spam hopefully shouldn't get through, because thousands are sent automatically, and they won't be able to tick the 'I'm not a robot', box. That's how it's supposed to work.

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    2. Sooze13 January 2019 at 12:05

      Ah ok, thanks for the explanation Ilona.

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    3. Joy13 January 2019 at 13:46

      That explains it, thanks. xx

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  7. Margie from Toronto13 January 2019 at 11:41

    I'm just testing as well

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    1. Meanqueen13 January 2019 at 17:53

      No problem for you. You've been on Blogger since 2016

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  8. Barrellbum13 January 2019 at 11:41

    Testing x

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  9. Margie from Toronto13 January 2019 at 11:43

    FYI - I just did a test email and the verification box did not show up. I know what you are referring to as a couple of other blogs that I follow ask for this - it isn't working on your comments at the moment. I will check back later in the day to see if it's now working but you may want to check again Ilona as it isn't there now.

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    1. Meanqueen13 January 2019 at 17:56

      You won't need to verify. You have an account. You have been on Blogger since 2016.

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  10. Joy13 January 2019 at 11:46

    No word verification though.

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    1. Meanqueen13 January 2019 at 17:52

      No problem for you. You've been on Blogger since 2009.

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  11. hazel c UK 13 January 2019 at 11:46

    Hello Ilona,

    I am sorry you are have problems I would really miss your post. You are always so happy.

    Hope you get your computer sorted.

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  12. hazel c UK 13 January 2019 at 11:49

    Ps. I have just noticed it don't have to do vertify anything.
    Hazel c uk

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  13. Sue in Suffolk13 January 2019 at 12:14

    What exciting comments you are getting today!!
    That many spam comments must be so annoying. Thank the Lord I only get the odd weird thing

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    1. Meanqueen13 January 2019 at 12:25

      I could deal with the trickle that comes through, thanks to those who put their name in the box, but it's turned into a deluge. The trouble is that once the spammers know that there are no obstacles on a particular blog, that it is open to everybody to comment, then they blitz it.

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  14. Debi13 January 2019 at 12:28

    Testing...

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  15. Traveling Oltmans13 January 2019 at 13:36

    Okay, will check out the posting method to make sure I can do it :)

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  16. lynda13 January 2019 at 13:58

    Testing to see if it works!!

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    1. Meanqueen13 January 2019 at 17:58

      You have had an account since 2010. No problem for you.

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  17. Amanda13 January 2019 at 14:25

    Hope you receive this message Ilona.

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  18. crafty cat corner13 January 2019 at 14:38

    All sound quite complicated, I start doing things like this and give up. lol
    Briony
    x

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    1. Meanqueen13 January 2019 at 18:05

      I don't like to tinker, but the amount of spam flooding in was doing my head in.

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  19. Elaine Sandwell13 January 2019 at 14:57

    Testing testing Elaine Sandwell

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  20. Jeannieuk13 January 2019 at 15:12

    Testing x

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  21. Eilidh13 January 2019 at 15:18

    Watch it with the PC running Xp Ilona. That's not secure now, with loads of back doors etc known.

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    1. Meanqueen13 January 2019 at 15:21

      What will happen to it? If it crashes, I just buy a new one.

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    2. Eilidh13 January 2019 at 19:37

      It's easier for baddies to hack. For example if you use an email account, they could steal the password and hack the account. Also if you were to do any online banking or similar transactions where you give your credit card number to pay for stuff, it's risky, they could steal the number and go on a spending spree. I know you don't do financial transactions online Ilona, but just saying for other people reading this. I didn't mind checking the bikes and fire hydrants. No sweat:) Eilidh x

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  22. Anonymous13 January 2019 at 16:56

    "click all squares with a fire hydrant" Did that. "click all squares with a bus" Did that. "click all squares with traffic lights" Did that. Click all squares with a fire hydrant" Did that AGAIN. Click all picture with a bus" Did that AGAIN.
    To much faffing, that's exactly why I avoid some other blogs. Sorry but I'm not wasting my time doing that again.
    Claire

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    1. Meanqueen13 January 2019 at 17:05

      Well as you can see, after all your faffing, your comment did get through. Pity you commented as Anonymous though, and didn't put your name in the box like everyone else is. Sorry to lose you.

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  23. Liz13 January 2019 at 17:18

    Testing ILONA x

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  24. Gillian13 January 2019 at 17:39

    I thought computers were meant to make our lives easier?!

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    1. Meanqueen13 January 2019 at 17:47

      You could sign up for a google account, that would make it easier.

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    2. Gillian16 January 2019 at 13:06

      good idea, thanks!

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  25. Gillian13 January 2019 at 17:42

    Just tried it and had to go through several sets of photos - cars then buses. Didn't take long though.

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    1. Meanqueen13 January 2019 at 17:48

      Thank you for persevering.

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    2. Gillian16 January 2019 at 13:07

      no problem, worth it if it gets rid of the spam for you.

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  26. JJ13 January 2019 at 17:46

    testing testing. Clicking on the photos was a bit of a faff.

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    1. Meanqueen13 January 2019 at 18:11

      Sorry about the faff. I understand if you don't want to comment on every post.

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  27. Deborah W13 January 2019 at 17:50

    Oh my Ilona, what a nuisance. I made a positive comment regarding your new trouser which didn't get published and I suspected you were getting drowned in spam. Keep going we love your blog x

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    1. Meanqueen13 January 2019 at 18:12

      That comment must have slipped past my attention when I was deleting all the spam.

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  28. onlyjo13 January 2019 at 18:32

    just testing

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  29. Shelly W13 January 2019 at 18:34

    Hi Ilona , I think I’m one person who has had problems, but to be honest it could something I’m doing that’s the problem , I’m not very tech minded :-) See if this gets through .
    Oh and thanks for adding me to the 2019 Walking Group .

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  30. Unknown13 January 2019 at 18:54

    Testing

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  31. Jan13 January 2019 at 19:17

    Hi,just seeing if I can comment.Best wishes,Jan X.

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  32. Trish in NJ13 January 2019 at 19:19

    What a shame you have to do this. I hate spammers with a passion. I have to say why post as Anonymous just put in your name, it's not a big deal. My Google account is in my grandson's name so I may use that and just type in my name on my post. Love the color of your new warm weather walking pants.

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  33. theboatgal13 January 2019 at 19:20

    Testing again as my previous comment didn’t get through

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  34. Suzy13 January 2019 at 19:27

    As with others, thought I would give it a try. So sorry you are having this grief.

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  35. Toni13 January 2019 at 19:55

    Testing, testing!! Love your blog Ilona x

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  36. Suzy13 January 2019 at 20:03

    this is going back to a post where it was suggested you might be interested to make aprons as well as carry bags. You have done a lot in art and so forth with flowers, so thought this might interest you.

    https://www.kijiji.ca/v-hobbies-craft/calgary/new-handmade-apron-brown-sunflowers-3-left/1391453309?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

    https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1409235800

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  37. Unknown13 January 2019 at 20:06

    Test 1 2 3 over and out

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  38. Beverley13 January 2019 at 21:37

    Testing
    Beverley

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  39. Anne Brew13 January 2019 at 21:43

    Testing from South Yorkshire. Hoping to keep in touch.

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  40. Su13 January 2019 at 21:43

    Think it's working for me.

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  41. Linda -London13 January 2019 at 23:16

    just testing my name comes up in black. Still trying hard to walk but just had a bad week with flu. Would miss your blog. Sorry to hear of all the trouble you are having. No box to tick.

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  42. Linda -London13 January 2019 at 23:17

    Did have to tick a box

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  43. janipi13 January 2019 at 23:19

    Hope i5 stops the spammers.

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  44. Margaret Butterworth13 January 2019 at 23:54

    Testing from Perth.

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  45. Jules14 January 2019 at 00:35

    Another one testing. Sorry you're having this hassle.

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  46. carol hardie14 January 2019 at 06:38

    Testing, from a very Hot Adelaide,Australia!😙

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  47. Lorraine14 January 2019 at 08:46

    Testing

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  48. foreveryoung14 January 2019 at 10:38

    Testing as everyone else is. Hope I get through. Ann x

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  49. xx14 January 2019 at 10:52

    This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

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    1. Meanqueen14 January 2019 at 16:34

      I have passed your comment on to the person you mentioned. He needs to know that you are moderating his blog.

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  50. WendyAnne14 January 2019 at 13:03

    Testing Testing (WendyAnne )

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  51. Haduuu14 January 2019 at 13:51

    Greetings from haduuu test test :))

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  52. City Girl14 January 2019 at 22:41

    Good Evening Testing

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  53. Michelle15 January 2019 at 10:19

    Bonjour Ilona, je suis en France/Picardie, j'aime votre blog pour sa simplicité. Belle année 2019 !

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