Is It Time to Switch WP Comments Off?

Intrepreneur · 09-07-2009, 07:12 AM

Lots of warnings lately about wordpress and attacks. I've just noticed in a couple of my blogs, which I don't really think they need to have a commenst section, are being attacked.

They seem to be failing miserably so far, but maybe it's only a matter of time until they input a snippet of code that actually does ruin all my hard work!

What's the thoughts on this?

Close down comments on blogs I rarely attend to?
Leave them open and vulnerable to attack?

Mark

Paul Hancox · 09-07-2009, 08:15 AM

Hi Mark

If you rarely attend to your blog then it's best to close down your comments. Back in 2007 I had a decent blog which was growing in popularity, but then I neglected it for about a year.

When I came back to it, I had 10,000+ spam comments. There is NO WAY I'm going to easily delete them all!

On the other hand, for blogs you look after, I recommend keeping them open, to enable visitors to interact with you and maybe stick around to read more of your content.

Mike Anthony · 09-07-2009, 08:18 AM

Like Paul said if its not a blog you are attending I'd shut it down. I had a few like that but I wasn't going to leave comments unmoderated and the resulting email notifications were annoying.

Danny Cutts · 09-07-2009, 08:21 AM

Hmmm my blog comments have to get approved by me before they go live... is that not possible for you?

Danny

SusanneUK · 09-07-2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny Cutts

Hmmm my blog comments have to get approved by me before they go live... is that not possible for you?

Danny

PLUS to the above, I take it you are also using Akismet to prevent spam and suspect comments?

Sue

thegamecat · 09-07-2009, 09:04 AM

Personally I usually use Drupal for sites, but occassionally (like my latest site) I use Wordpress. Here's a quick guide I found to help secure your wp installs:
11 Best Ways to Improve WordPress Security | Pro Blog Design

Also, there are some modules like the security pack and suchlike which I highly recommend.

Danny Cutts · 09-07-2009, 09:15 AM

get in another drupal user!! I could kiss you!!

Drupal is the dogs danglies and works a treat better than wordpress...

I love it!!

Danny

09-07-2009, 07:12 AM	#1
Intrepreneur Bum Marketer War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,509 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 296 Thanked 108 Times in 90 Posts	Is It Time to Switch WP Comments Off? Lots of warnings lately about wordpress and attacks. I've just noticed in a couple of my blogs, which I don't really think they need to have a commenst section, are being attacked. They seem to be failing miserably so far, but maybe it's only a matter of time until they input a snippet of code that actually does ruin all my hard work! What's the thoughts on this? Close down comments on blogs I rarely attend to? Leave them open and vulnerable to attack? Mark
	The entrepreneur builds an enterprise; the technician builds a job." Michael Gerber

09-07-2009, 08:15 AM	#2
Paul Hancox Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,629 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 165 Thanked 220 Times in 103 Posts Social Networking	Re: Is It Time to Switch WP Comments Off? Hi Mark If you rarely attend to your blog then it's best to close down your comments. Back in 2007 I had a decent blog which was growing in popularity, but then I neglected it for about a year. When I came back to it, I had 10,000+ spam comments. There is NO WAY I'm going to easily delete them all! On the other hand, for blogs you look after, I recommend keeping them open, to enable visitors to interact with you and maybe stick around to read more of your content.
	INCREASE YOUR SALES TODAY: Dynamic Deadlines (WSO) \| Feedback Seeker \| Power Split Tester \| Small Changes: Big Profits \| The Secrets Of A 10% Conversion Rate \| Pricing For Big Profits \| Write To More Money \| Super Power Copy CopySnips copywriting blog \| free copywriting videos

09-07-2009, 08:18 AM	#3
Mike Anthony Doing it The Right Way War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 440 Thanks: 36 Thanked 51 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Is It Time to Switch WP Comments Off? Like Paul said if its not a blog you are attending I'd shut it down. I had a few like that but I wasn't going to leave comments unmoderated and the resulting email notifications were annoying.

09-07-2009, 08:21 AM	#4
Danny Cutts Travelling The World!!! War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. Posts: 1,151 Thanks: 56 Thanked 31 Times in 25 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Is It Time to Switch WP Comments Off? Hmmm my blog comments have to get approved by me before they go live... is that not possible for you? Danny
	Traveling the world on my IM money perfect!! www.ourworldtour.co.uk www.danielcutts.co.uk www.carsukforsale.co.uk Don't put all your eggs in one basket! lots of a little and good SEO!!!

09-07-2009, 09:04 AM	#6
thegamecat Viral Video Monster War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: uk Posts: 202 Thanks: 3 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Is It Time to Switch WP Comments Off? Personally I usually use Drupal for sites, but occassionally (like my latest site) I use Wordpress. Here's a quick guide I found to help secure your wp installs: 11 Best Ways to Improve WordPress Security \| Pro Blog Design Also, there are some modules like the security pack and suchlike which I highly recommend.
	Learn about how Twitter is affecting Google and the Serps http://www.gwooglerevolution.com

09-07-2009, 09:15 AM	#7
Danny Cutts Travelling The World!!! War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. Posts: 1,151 Thanks: 56 Thanked 31 Times in 25 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Is It Time to Switch WP Comments Off? get in another drupal user!! I could kiss you!! Drupal is the dogs danglies and works a treat better than wordpress... I love it!! Danny
	Traveling the world on my IM money perfect!! www.ourworldtour.co.uk www.danielcutts.co.uk www.carsukforsale.co.uk Don't put all your eggs in one basket! lots of a little and good SEO!!!