One challenge of using a weblog that I've recently had to deal with is dealing with comment spam. Strangers would post comments on my weblog with links to online pharmacy and gambling sites. At first, the few spam comments a day were merely annoying. As the postings multiplied, I felt overwhelmed with the task of deleting the comments and blocking the IP addresses. I felt pressured to stay on top of it because I would be so embarrassed if an educator found my blog and then had to face "rated R" or "rated X" commentary. Although my blog doesn't get many hits, I want the few colleagues who do look at it to be able to read and comment without getting offended!

The comment spam has declined significantly now that my husband installed "MT Blacklist". I finally feel like I can enjoy the blog again.