The most recent 20 comments posted to Electrolite by Raven:

Mary Kay,

You may be in a mood, but that mood doesn't include reading the entire thread of comments here, apparently.

Just because comments are enabled does not mean the site in question is ASKING for them. And, no one is subjecting anyone to an authorization process in order to have the comment posted.

What I find interesting is that no one has seen this situation for what it really is (other than totally blown out of proportion).

It's not a system to filter comments on a blog, people. You're not forced to jump through hoops in order to have your voice heard on an open forum someone has provided on their website. Joel is using MovableType (according to the link on his page). Within the configuration, you can have it email you all recent comments when they are posted on the site. THAT is what that SpamArrest email was in response to, NOT the actual comment being posted.

I commented once and got that email. I was mildly annoyed until I read his personal touch, and then I laughed. The message was lightly humorous, and I could only relate to his pain. I'd Try SpamArrest if it didn't cost. Now I just use SpamAssassin on my email accounts.

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