Targeting Spam: Spam Karma: so long and thanks for all the fish

Targeting Spam > Spam Karma: so long and thanks for all the fish

[Lee.org] Dave, the author of the terrific-fantastic-makes-blog-comments-possible-I’ve-donated-to Spam Karma has decided to call it quits on the project. He’s opened it up as GPL.

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[Zero to One-Eighty] Spam Karma Released Under GPL: Dave discontinues development of his anti-spam WordPress plugin and licenses the source under the GPL. I’ve been using Spam Karma, and Michael Hampton’s Bad Behavior, on this site for around two years to great effect.

[8 Ways to Sunday] Spam Karma Is Now Open Source Software: He’s already set up a project on Google Code to track future development, and a Google Group for discussion. Tags: Spam Karma, Dr.

[Watershed Studio, LLC] The Future of Spam Karma: Specifically regarding the inclusion of Akismet, I am glad that it is included for those who want to use it (its free for probably 99% of people running WordPress), but the fact that it really is a commercial product and is included in every WordPress install does invoke some sort of “that’s not right” feeling (though I do understand the business side of it). I guess my main issue isn’t the self-promotion or the revenue potential (open source authors do deserve compensation for their work and donations are often few and far between), but more the fact that an average user would just assume that anything bundled with WordPress comes with it with no strings attached. I think a better approach would have been to either require a manual download of the plugin with clearly defined terms or to offer some sort of standard (free) commercial version and an enhanced commercial (pay) version.

[Sephy's Platzish] Where did WordPress go wrong?: A look at the features of the new version, along with some analysis of whether or not you should upgrade; Spam Karma is GPL - Spam Karma, one of the more popular WordPress anti-spam plugins that aren’t called Akismet, is going GPL, .

[What I Learned Today...] SpamKarma going open source: Much as I love the challenge and excitement of coding an anti-spam filter and thinking up new tricks to defeat parasitic life-forms of the web, I just don’t have the time anymore. And to be honest, if I did have the time, I probably would have other challenging, exciting new projects I’d rather tackle.

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[K-Squared Ramblings] Bits and Pieces: Spam Karma has gone GPL ”” After years of support Dr. Dave has decided to stop maintaining his spam plugin and turn it over to the open-source community.

[Ma.gnolia: Bookmarks] Spam Karma goes GPL [Dave’s Blog]: Dr. Dave discontinues development of his anti-spam WordPress plugin and licenses the source under the GPL.