Lately I’ve noticed more spam comments on my blog. Today I received upwards of 50 which could be a good and bad thing. Good because it means my blog is getting noticed. Bad because it can infect my computer. For this reason, I try to go through my spam and delete it as quickly as possible.
I have to admit I have one spammer who has jokes. Crazier still, they make me laugh! Here are a few of the jokes this spammer has used as comments:
- Why do bicycles fall over? Because they are two-tired.
- Did you hear about the guy who ran through the screen door? He strained himself.
- What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire? Frostbite!
They were a bit childish and yes corny but the damage they could create wasn’t. Bloggers and website owners have to be very vigilant or they can download a virus onto their computer systems. Spammers use any means available to catch you off your guard, including jokes so please be wise before approving a comment. If not, it may cost you more then a laugh!
About the Author
Migdalia Rivera, also known as Ms. Latina in social media, is a single Latina mother of a teen, tween and two Australian Shepherds. When not chasing after her energetic bunch, she connects influential bloggers with brands and PR agencies via her blogger network, Stiletto Media. Migdalia gets her glam on as a Glambassador. She also knows that beauty begins on the inside; as a result, she promotes heart health as a Go Red for Women and Go Red Por Tu Corazon Spokesperson, the Spanish version of Go Red.
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I use a wordpress plug in for spam comments. It protects and all I have to do is delete them. Just a thought in case you’re not using any.
jai: Thanks Jai! I use a plug-in but I always check my spam because sometimes the comments from new readers go into my spam
so I try to ck it every once in awhile.