I run a popular web site with a guest book with many nice entries. But I am
now being spammed by people whoi create entries that are each nothing but a
large numberof hyperlinks that appear to be ads for other sites. The solution
would either be a moderated guestbook, or simply forbidding hyperlinks in
Guestbook entries. The latter sounds simpler. Does anyone know how to do this?

There is nothing that you can do about this when using the FP Guestbook.

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"Mike Gora" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:F3CEC522-3DED-4891-96B7-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I run a popular web site with a guest book with many nice entries. But I am
> now being spammed by people whoi create entries that are each nothing but a
> large numberof hyperlinks that appear to be ads for other sites. The solution
> would either be a moderated guestbook, or simply forbidding hyperlinks in
> Guestbook entries. The latter sounds simpler. Does anyone know how to do this?

Well, I know there is no standard feature in FrontPage for that, but since it
must be a common requirement someone must have written a script or something
else to solve this problem. In the simplest case, a script that runs once an
hour and deletes all hyperlinks in guestlog.htm would suffice, but perhaps
there is a better solution.

"Thomas A. Rowe" wrote:

> There is nothing that you can do about this when using the FP Guestbook.
>
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> Thomas A. Rowe (Microsoft MVP - FrontPage)
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> FrontPage Resources, WebCircle, MS KB Quick Links, etc.
> ==============================================
> To assist you in getting the best answers for FrontPage support see:
> http://www.net-sites.com/sitebuilder/newsgroups.asp
>
> "Mike Gora" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:F3CEC522-3DED-4891-96B7-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I run a popular web site with a guest book with many nice entries. But I am
> > now being spammed by people whoi create entries that are each nothing but a
> > large numberof hyperlinks that appear to be ads for other sites. The solution
> > would either be a moderated guestbook, or simply forbidding hyperlinks in
> > Guestbook entries. The latter sounds simpler. Does anyone know how to do this?
>
>
>

Thomas,

after posting my first response to you, it occurred to me that a better
solution might be to intercept the "Submit" button and check the text at that
point, rejecting it if it contains any hyperlinks. Would that be possible,
Assuming I could find someone who could write that code?

"Thomas A. Rowe" wrote:

> There is nothing that you can do about this when using the FP Guestbook.
>
> --
> ==============================================
> Thomas A. Rowe (Microsoft MVP - FrontPage)
> WEBMASTER Resources(tm)
> http://www.ycoln-resources.com
> FrontPage Resources, WebCircle, MS KB Quick Links, etc.
> ==============================================
> To assist you in getting the best answers for FrontPage support see:
> http://www.net-sites.com/sitebuilder/newsgroups.asp
>
> "Mike Gora" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:F3CEC522-3DED-4891-96B7-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I run a popular web site with a guest book with many nice entries. But I am
> > now being spammed by people whoi create entries that are each nothing but a
> > large numberof hyperlinks that appear to be ads for other sites. The solution
> > would either be a moderated guestbook, or simply forbidding hyperlinks in
> > Guestbook entries. The latter sounds simpler. Does anyone know how to do this?
>
>
>

You would have to have someone write client-side Javascript as you can't
intercept the server call without breaking the guestbook. Another solution
though is to see if there is a free guestbook that is compatible with your
server setup. If your host supports Active Server Pages (ASP) you could run
a Google search for Free ASP Guestbook and see what you find. Some of them
will require a database, but there may be a few that don't or may only
require a simple access database connection.

Hope this helps,
Mark Fitzpatrick
Microsoft MVP - FrontPage

"Mike Gora" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:536C875D-BDD3-4501-A95E-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Thomas,
>
> after posting my first response to you, it occurred to me that a better
> solution might be to intercept the "Submit" button and check the text at
> that
> point, rejecting it if it contains any hyperlinks. Would that be possible,
> Assuming I could find someone who could write that code?
>
> "Thomas A. Rowe" wrote:
>
>> There is nothing that you can do about this when using the FP Guestbook.
>>
>> --
>> ==============================================
>> Thomas A. Rowe (Microsoft MVP - FrontPage)
>> WEBMASTER Resources(tm)
>> http://www.ycoln-resources.com
>> FrontPage Resources, WebCircle, MS KB Quick Links, etc.
>> ==============================================
>> To assist you in getting the best answers for FrontPage support see:
>> http://www.net-sites.com/sitebuilder/newsgroups.asp
>>
>> "Mike Gora" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:F3CEC522-3DED-4891-96B7-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >I run a popular web site with a guest book with many nice entries. But I
>> >am
>> > now being spammed by people whoi create entries that are each nothing
>> > but a
>> > large numberof hyperlinks that appear to be ads for other sites. The
>> > solution
>> > would either be a moderated guestbook, or simply forbidding hyperlinks
>> > in
>> > Guestbook entries. The latter sounds simpler. Does anyone know how to
>> > do this?
>>
>>
>>

What is called 'comment spam' is a growing problem that is for the most part
generated by bots that look for the proprietary code generated by
applications like FrontPage and blogging applications and so on. Using a
CAPTCHA will not stop a human from copying and pasting spam into your
guestbook but it can and does prevent the bots from spamming you.

Google: captcha

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URL http://clintongallagher.metromilwaukee.com/



"Mike Gora" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:F3CEC522-3DED-4891-96B7-(E-Mail Removed)...
> I run a popular web site with a guest book with many nice entries. But I
am
> now being spammed by people whoi create entries that are each nothing but
a
> large numberof hyperlinks that appear to be ads for other sites. The
solution
> would either be a moderated guestbook, or simply forbidding hyperlinks in
> Guestbook entries. The latter sounds simpler. Does anyone know how to do
this?

Clinton,

have you created CAPTCHA code for FrontPage submissions, or do you know
where I can get it?

Mike

"clintonG" wrote:

> What is called 'comment spam' is a growing problem that is for the most part
> generated by bots that look for the proprietary code generated by
> applications like FrontPage and blogging applications and so on. Using a
> CAPTCHA will not stop a human from copying and pasting spam into your
> guestbook but it can and does prevent the bots from spamming you.
>
> Google: captcha
>
> --
> <%= Clinton Gallagher
> METROmilwaukee "Regional Information Services"
> NET csgallagher AT metromilwaukee.com
> URL http://clintongallagher.metromilwaukee.com/
>
>
>
> "Mike Gora" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:F3CEC522-3DED-4891-96B7-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > I run a popular web site with a guest book with many nice entries. But I
> am
> > now being spammed by people whoi create entries that are each nothing but
> a
> > large numberof hyperlinks that appear to be ads for other sites. The
> solution
> > would either be a moderated guestbook, or simply forbidding hyperlinks in
> > Guestbook entries. The latter sounds simpler. Does anyone know how to do
> this?
>
>
>

Not possible to use CAPTCHA with the FP guest book or discussion web components, requires
server-side scripting, such as ASP, ASP.net, PHP etc. and if you want to use server-side scripts,
then you can not use the FP components that rely on the FP extensions for processing, such as the
forms, guest book and discussion web, etc.
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FrontPage Resources, WebCircle, MS KB Quick Links, etc.
==============================================
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"Mike Gora" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:A3B1B10D-828A-4F57-94F4-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Clinton,
>
> have you created CAPTCHA code for FrontPage submissions, or do you know
> where I can get it?
>
> Mike
>
> "clintonG" wrote:
>
>> What is called 'comment spam' is a growing problem that is for the most part
>> generated by bots that look for the proprietary code generated by
>> applications like FrontPage and blogging applications and so on. Using a
>> CAPTCHA will not stop a human from copying and pasting spam into your
>> guestbook but it can and does prevent the bots from spamming you.
>>
>> Google: captcha
>>
>> --
>> <%= Clinton Gallagher
>> METROmilwaukee "Regional Information Services"
>> NET csgallagher AT metromilwaukee.com
>> URL http://clintongallagher.metromilwaukee.com/
>>
>>
>>
>> "Mike Gora" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:F3CEC522-3DED-4891-96B7-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > I run a popular web site with a guest book with many nice entries. But I
>> am
>> > now being spammed by people whoi create entries that are each nothing but
>> a
>> > large numberof hyperlinks that appear to be ads for other sites. The
>> solution
>> > would either be a moderated guestbook, or simply forbidding hyperlinks in
>> > Guestbook entries. The latter sounds simpler. Does anyone know how to do
>> this?
>>
>>
>>

But adding client-side code to redo the Submit button handling is possible,
isn't it? Would it be easier to add a dialog box somewhat like "Click yes if
you really want to submit", or to simply not submit if the text entered
contains hyperlinks?

Mike

"Thomas A. Rowe" wrote:

> Not possible to use CAPTCHA with the FP guest book or discussion web components, requires
> server-side scripting, such as ASP, ASP.net, PHP etc. and if you want to use server-side scripts,
> then you can not use the FP components that rely on the FP extensions for processing, such as the
> forms, guest book and discussion web, etc.
> --
> ==============================================
> Thomas A. Rowe (Microsoft MVP - FrontPage)
> WEBMASTER Resources(tm)
> http://www.ycoln-resources.com
> FrontPage Resources, WebCircle, MS KB Quick Links, etc.
> ==============================================
> To assist you in getting the best answers for FrontPage support see:
> http://www.net-sites.com/sitebuilder/newsgroups.asp
>
> "Mike Gora" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:A3B1B10D-828A-4F57-94F4-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Clinton,
> >
> > have you created CAPTCHA code for FrontPage submissions, or do you know
> > where I can get it?
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > "clintonG" wrote:
> >
> >> What is called 'comment spam' is a growing problem that is for the most part
> >> generated by bots that look for the proprietary code generated by
> >> applications like FrontPage and blogging applications and so on. Using a
> >> CAPTCHA will not stop a human from copying and pasting spam into your
> >> guestbook but it can and does prevent the bots from spamming you.
> >>
> >> Google: captcha
> >>
> >> --
> >> <%= Clinton Gallagher
> >> METROmilwaukee "Regional Information Services"
> >> NET csgallagher AT metromilwaukee.com
> >> URL http://clintongallagher.metromilwaukee.com/
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Mike Gora" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> news:F3CEC522-3DED-4891-96B7-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> > I run a popular web site with a guest book with many nice entries. But I
> >> am
> >> > now being spammed by people whoi create entries that are each nothing but
> >> a
> >> > large numberof hyperlinks that appear to be ads for other sites. The
> >> solution
> >> > would either be a moderated guestbook, or simply forbidding hyperlinks in
> >> > Guestbook entries. The latter sounds simpler. Does anyone know how to do
> >> this?
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

You would have to write JavaScript to check for this, but if JavaScript is disable, then the checks
will not work.

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FrontPage Resources, WebCircle, MS KB Quick Links, etc.
==============================================
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"Mike Gora" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:BC77D700-9102-43D3-9DC6-(E-Mail Removed)...
> But adding client-side code to redo the Submit button handling is possible,
> isn't it? Would it be easier to add a dialog box somewhat like "Click yes if
> you really want to submit", or to simply not submit if the text entered
> contains hyperlinks?
>
> Mike
>
> "Thomas A. Rowe" wrote:
>
>> Not possible to use CAPTCHA with the FP guest book or discussion web components, requires
>> server-side scripting, such as ASP, ASP.net, PHP etc. and if you want to use server-side scripts,
>> then you can not use the FP components that rely on the FP extensions for processing, such as the
>> forms, guest book and discussion web, etc.
>> --
>> ==============================================
>> Thomas A. Rowe (Microsoft MVP - FrontPage)
>> WEBMASTER Resources(tm)
>> http://www.ycoln-resources.com
>> FrontPage Resources, WebCircle, MS KB Quick Links, etc.
>> ==============================================
>> To assist you in getting the best answers for FrontPage support see:
>> http://www.net-sites.com/sitebuilder/newsgroups.asp
>>
>> "Mike Gora" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:A3B1B10D-828A-4F57-94F4-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > Clinton,
>> >
>> > have you created CAPTCHA code for FrontPage submissions, or do you know
>> > where I can get it?
>> >
>> > Mike
>> >
>> > "clintonG" wrote:
>> >
>> >> What is called 'comment spam' is a growing problem that is for the most part
>> >> generated by bots that look for the proprietary code generated by
>> >> applications like FrontPage and blogging applications and so on. Using a
>> >> CAPTCHA will not stop a human from copying and pasting spam into your
>> >> guestbook but it can and does prevent the bots from spamming you.
>> >>
>> >> Google: captcha
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> <%= Clinton Gallagher
>> >> METROmilwaukee "Regional Information Services"
>> >> NET csgallagher AT metromilwaukee.com
>> >> URL http://clintongallagher.metromilwaukee.com/
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Mike Gora" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> >> news:F3CEC522-3DED-4891-96B7-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >> > I run a popular web site with a guest book with many nice entries. But I
>> >> am
>> >> > now being spammed by people whoi create entries that are each nothing but
>> >> a
>> >> > large numberof hyperlinks that appear to be ads for other sites. The
>> >> solution
>> >> > would either be a moderated guestbook, or simply forbidding hyperlinks in
>> >> > Guestbook entries. The latter sounds simpler. Does anyone know how to do
>> >> this?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>