Comments on: Could This Be The End? http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/ America's favorite blog Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:15:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.11 by: Erica http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5560 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5560 Do you have <a href="http://www.jayallen.org/projects/mt-blacklist/">MT Blacklist</a> installed? That should take care of most of it. Looks like you'd need to upgrade to a more recent version of MT first (2.6+). Oops, except it looks like you can't get that directly from Movable Type anymore. Maybe someone out there has the 2.661 package available for download? Do you have MT Blacklist installed? That should take care of most of it. Looks like you’d need to upgrade to a more recent version of MT first (2.6+).

Oops, except it looks like you can’t get that directly from Movable Type anymore. Maybe someone out there has the 2.661 package available for download?

]]> by: Linkmeister http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5561 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5561 Well, even before trying to find MT 2.6 you can insall the plugin called "Close Comments." It allows you to set an age limit, so posts older than, say, 21 days (that's the default) will no longer be available for comment. It's a damn snap to install, and the instructions are easily followed. About the hardest thing you have to do is create a plug-ins folder on your server to load the module into. Well, even before trying to find MT 2.6 you can insall the plugin called “Close Comments.” It allows you to set an age limit, so posts older than, say, 21 days (that’s the default) will no longer be available for comment. It’s a damn snap to install, and the instructions are easily followed. About the hardest thing you have to do is create a plug-ins folder on your server to load the module into.

]]> by: Jerry http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5562 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5562 What a drag! This is far and away my favorite 'blog! Commenters are erudite and witty, contribute constructively, and are even (gasp!) reasonably respectful of dissenting opinion. I know nothing about 'blog software (visited the Movable Type site and didn't come away much wiser) but can't comments be limited to registered users? The community here seems small enough to make that practicable. Or am I dreaming? Seems some other 'bloggers are here. I really hope you can solve the problem. Fry all spammers until crispy, and serve 'em up in a lovely cassarole with lima beans. They can all go Cheney themselves. What a drag! This is far and away my favorite ‘blog! Commenters are erudite and witty, contribute constructively, and are even (gasp!) reasonably respectful of dissenting opinion.

I know nothing about ‘blog software (visited the Movable Type site and didn’t come away much wiser) but can’t comments be limited to registered users? The community here seems small enough to make that practicable. Or am I dreaming?

Seems some other ‘bloggers are here. I really hope you can solve the problem.

Fry all spammers until crispy, and serve ‘em up in a lovely cassarole with lima beans. They can all go Cheney themselves.

]]> by: Murray http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5563 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5563 Limiting the comments to 21 days would have killed the July 31 2003 comments column that is still going with over 250 comments, although it has gotten clogged up with spam. I don't know the first thing about what needs to be done, but I'd be glad to offer an added incentive to any one who can. A free deluxe bicycle tour in the spectacular mountains of PA. That or an untouched for 35 years fondue set, (avocado). Limiting the comments to 21 days would have killed the July 31 2003 comments column that is still going with over 250 comments, although it has gotten clogged up with spam.

I don’t know the first thing about what needs to be done, but I’d be glad to offer an added incentive to any one who can. A free deluxe bicycle tour in the spectacular mountains of PA. That or an untouched for 35 years fondue set, (avocado).

]]> by: bj delacruz http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5564 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5564 There is a tool that requires someone to enter in a code from a randomly generated gif. this at least slows down the bot posters. Of course there should just be a simpler way of deleting comments. Dunno if that is in the new 3.x MT. There is a tool that requires someone to enter in a code from a randomly generated gif. this at least slows down the bot posters.

Of course there should just be a simpler way of deleting comments. Dunno if that is in the new 3.x MT.

]]> by: Mary http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5565 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5565 I don't know nothin' about loadin' no servers. :-( If there is no one else, I am willing to teach myself and do it. I have this weekend free. I don’t know nothin’ about loadin’ no servers. :-(

If there is no one else, I am willing to teach myself and do it. I have this weekend free.

]]> by: rh http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5566 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5566 Hmm... the comments so far suggest: * upgrade, and/or * install plugins Both require some rolling-up-the-sleeves and putting-on-your-sys-admin-cap actions, in which you seem reluctant to engage. I can think of just two more options * be a part of the unwashed masses and join blog services hosted by 3rd parties like blogspot or livejournal -- leave the maintenance headache to others. The disadvantages are the lack of autonomy and possible hassle of moving everything. * consider alternative software packages. Maybe another blogging software may be easier to install and manage. After some recent upheaval over the new MovableType v3 release, some people moved to WordPress. I've not tried it, so I can't comment on its ease of use. One question though -- you wrote "I don't have the expertise to install the new stuff;" what do you mean by "the new stuff?" Does that refer to "nifty spam blockers" or the newer version of MovableType? How was the current incarnation of Fanatical Apathy installed? Although you may be hesitant, I recommend biting the bullet and upgrade to the new version (as you'll have to do eventually when the machine dies). *climbing onto my soapbox* Investing some time to gain experiences in the upkeep of your computer is an immensely worthwhile thing to do. Without constant vigilance, we open our machines and ourselves to harm's way. (I also thought this article from Slate was interesting: http://slate.msn.com/id/2102856/) *getting down from soapbox* So in case if you opt to upgrade, here's an addendum to Erica's post. The background is that there is a sigificant change in the user's license between the earlier versions and the most up-to-date version (v3). In v3, the free version allows for only one author keeping up to 3 blogs; there was no such restrictions in the earlier versions. I don't know whether this restriction impacts Fanatical Apathy, but for the rest of us cheapskates, the "good" version is v2.661, the one right before v3. Both v3 and the earlier v2.661 are downloadable from the company website, though they sort of obfuscated the path to downloading v2.661. See http://www.jayallen.org/journey/2004/06/the_mt_2661_rebellion for step-by-step instructions on how to navigate through the downloading process to obtain v2.661. Hmm… the comments so far suggest:
* upgrade, and/or
* install plugins
Both require some rolling-up-the-sleeves and putting-on-your-sys-admin-cap actions, in which you seem reluctant to engage.

I can think of just two more options
* be a part of the unwashed masses and join blog services hosted by 3rd parties like blogspot or livejournal — leave the maintenance headache to others. The disadvantages are the lack of autonomy and possible hassle of moving everything.
* consider alternative software packages. Maybe another blogging software may be easier to install and manage. After some recent upheaval over the new MovableType v3 release, some people moved to WordPress. I’ve not tried it, so I can’t comment on its ease of use.

One question though — you wrote “I don’t have the expertise to install the new stuff;” what do you mean by “the new stuff?” Does that refer to “nifty spam blockers” or the newer version of MovableType? How was the current incarnation of Fanatical Apathy installed?

Although you may be hesitant, I recommend biting the bullet and upgrade to the new version (as you’ll have to do eventually when the machine dies). *climbing onto my soapbox* Investing some time to gain experiences in the upkeep of your computer is an immensely worthwhile thing to do.
Without constant vigilance, we open our machines and ourselves to harm’s way. (I also thought this article from Slate was interesting: http://slate.msn.com/id/2102856/) *getting down from soapbox*

So in case if you opt to upgrade, here’s an addendum to Erica’s post.

The background is that there is a sigificant change in the user’s license between the earlier versions and the most up-to-date version (v3). In v3, the free version allows for only one author keeping up to 3 blogs; there was no such restrictions in the earlier versions. I don’t know whether this restriction impacts Fanatical Apathy, but for the rest of us cheapskates, the “good” version is v2.661, the one right before v3.

Both v3 and the earlier v2.661 are downloadable from the company website, though they sort of obfuscated the path to downloading v2.661. See
http://www.jayallen.org/journey/2004/06/the_mt_2661_rebellion
for step-by-step instructions on how to navigate through the downloading process to obtain v2.661.

]]> by: Tiffany http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5567 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5567 Adam- I can help set up both MT 2.661 and Mt-Blacklist, having recently encountered a similar problem myself. Drop me a line if you need my help. Take care- Tiffany Adam-
I can help set up both MT 2.661 and Mt-Blacklist, having recently encountered a similar problem myself. Drop me a line if you need my help.

Take care-
Tiffany

]]> by: Tiffany http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5568 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5568 Post-script: I have MT 2.661 archived here, so it's not a matter of tracking it down. Post-script: I have MT 2.661 archived here, so it’s not a matter of tracking it down.

]]> by: lovable liberal http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5569 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/07/06/could-this-be-the-end/#comment-5569 <i>They can all go Cheney themselves.</i> Glad to see this usage springing up all over! They can all go Cheney themselves.

Glad to see this usage springing up all over!

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