Can we create a sticky on how to deal with SPAM?

[mobass]

Hello I have been trying to research methods of dealing with spam: doing searches, reviewing spam blockers, looking for threads with a high number of posts, etc..

However, the problem that I'm having is that there's so many different threads and the proper information is scattered all over the Pligg forum.

I think helping Pligg users deal with spam is just as important for the ongoing development of Pligg as Ad Placement and Image Uploading (which both have stickies).

I was hoping one of the forum admin's could create a simple, clear-cut sticky on what our options are in dealing with spam, and provide a simple description of each method. Then in this thread people can discuss what works and what doesn't.

Perhaps we could have people post questions. Here are some that I have:

-Should I use blackball? How effective is it?
-How do I set up email confirmation?
-What's the most effective form of captcha?

Thanks for your consideration.

[graphicsguru]

try some here Fight Spam and Splog

[Yankidank]

I've created a wiki sticky for this topic since it seems to be quite popular. Please add to it here: Spam Prevention

[mobass]

Thanks a million!