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Changeset 775492


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09/19/2013 06:14:15 PM (13 years ago)
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WP-SpamFree
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    11=== WP-SpamFree Anti-Spam ===
    2 Contributors: WP-SpamFree, WebGeek
    3 Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9JTNSSXR8TSZU
     2Contributors: WP-SpamFree, Aziz
     3Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=AJHKM4CMJ7XSC
    44Tags: spam, antispam, anti-spam, comments, comment, wp-spamfree, plugin, security, wordpress, javascript, contact, form, wpmu
    55Requires at least: 2.1.1.2
     
    1481489. Make sure that you are not using other front-end anti-spam plugins (CAPTCHA's, challenge questions, etc) since there's no longer a need for them, and these could likely conflict. (Back-end anti-spam plugins like Akismet are fine, although unnecessary.)
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    150 10. Visit http://www.yourblog.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-spamfree/js/wpsf-js.php (where yourblog.com is your blog url) and check two things. **First, see if the file comes up normally or if it comes up blank or with errors.** That would indicate a problem. Submit a support request (see last troubleshooting step) and copy and past any error messages on the page into your message. **Second, check for a 403 Forbidden error.** That means there is a problem with your file permissions. If the files in the wp-spamfree folder don't have standard permissions (at least 644 or higher) they won't work. This usually only happens by manual modification, but strange things do happen. The **AskApache Password Protect Plugin** is known to cause this error. Users have reported that using its feature to protect the /wp-content/ directory creates an .htaccess file in that directory that creates improper permissions and conflicts with WP-SpamFree (and most likely other plugins as well). You'll need to disable this feature, or disable the AskApache Password Protect Plugin and delete any .htaccess files it has created in your /wp-content/ directory before using WP-SpamFree.
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    152 11. Check for conflicts with other JavaScripts installed on your site. This usually occurs with with JavaScripts unrelated to WordPress or plugins. However some themes contain JavaScripts that aren't compatible. (And some don't have the call to the `wp_head()` function which is also a problem. Read on to see how to test/fix this issue.) If in doubt, try switching themes. If that fixes it, then you know the theme was at fault. If you discover a conflicting theme, please let us know.
     15110. Check for conflicts with other JavaScripts installed on your site. This usually occurs with with JavaScripts unrelated to WordPress or plugins. However some themes contain JavaScripts that aren't compatible. (And some don't have the call to the `wp_head()` function which is also a problem. Read on to see how to test/fix this issue.) If in doubt, try switching themes. If that fixes it, then you know the theme was at fault. If you discover a conflicting theme, please let us know.
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    154 12. Check for conflicts with other WordPress plugins installed on your blog. Although errors don't occur often, this is one of the most common causes of the errors that do occur. I can't guarantee how well-written other plugins will be. First, see the [Known Plugin Conflicts list](http://www.polepositionmarketing.com/library/wp-spamfree/#wpsf_known_conflicts). If you've disabled any plugins on that list and still have a problem, then proceed. To start testing for conflicts, temporarily deactivate all other plugins except WP-SpamFree. Then check to see if WP-SpamFree works by itself. (For best results make sure you are logged out and clear your cookies. Alternatively you can use another browser for testing.) If WP-SpamFree allows you to post a comment with no errors, then you know there is a plugin conflict. The next step is to activate each plugin, one at a time, log out, and try to post a comment. Then log in, deactivate that plugin, and repeat with the next plugin. (If possible, use a second browser to make it easier. Then you don't have to keep logging in and out with the first browser.) Be sure to clear cookies between attempts (before loading the page you want to comment on). If you do identify a plugin that conflicts, please let me know so I can work on bridging the compatibility issues.
     15311. Check for conflicts with other WordPress plugins installed on your blog. Although errors don't occur often, this is one of the most common causes of the errors that do occur. I can't guarantee how well-written other plugins will be. First, see the [Known Plugin Conflicts list](http://www.polepositionmarketing.com/library/wp-spamfree/#wpsf_known_conflicts). If you've disabled any plugins on that list and still have a problem, then proceed. To start testing for conflicts, temporarily deactivate all other plugins except WP-SpamFree. Then check to see if WP-SpamFree works by itself. (For best results make sure you are logged out and clear your cookies. Alternatively you can use another browser for testing.) If WP-SpamFree allows you to post a comment with no errors, then you know there is a plugin conflict. The next step is to activate each plugin, one at a time, log out, and try to post a comment. Then log in, deactivate that plugin, and repeat with the next plugin. (If possible, use a second browser to make it easier. Then you don't have to keep logging in and out with the first browser.) Be sure to clear cookies between attempts (before loading the page you want to comment on). If you do identify a plugin that conflicts, please let me know so I can work on bridging the compatibility issues.
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    156 13. Make sure the theme you are using has the call to `wp_head()` (which most properly coded themes do) usually found in the header.php file. It will be located somewhere before the `</head>` tag. If not, you can insert it before the `</head>` tag and save the file. If you've never edited a theme before, proceed at your own risk: In the WordPress admin, go to Themes (Appearance) - Theme Editor; Click on Header (or header.php); Locate the line with `</head>` and insert `<?php wp_head(); ?>` before it.
     15512. Make sure the theme you are using has the call to `wp_head()` (which most properly coded themes do) usually found in the header.php file. It will be located somewhere before the `</head>` tag. If not, you can insert it before the `</head>` tag and save the file. If you've never edited a theme before, proceed at your own risk: In the WordPress admin, go to Themes (Appearance) - Theme Editor; Click on Header (or header.php); Locate the line with `</head>` and insert `<?php wp_head(); ?>` before it.
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    158 14. On the WP-SpamFree Options page in the WordPress Admin, under "General Options", check the option "M2 - Use two methods to set cookies." and see if this helps.
     15713. On the WP-SpamFree Options page in the WordPress Admin, under "General Options", check the option "M2 - Use two methods to set cookies." and see if this helps.
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    160 15. If have checked all of these, and still can't quite get it working, please submit a support request at the [WP-SpamFree Support Page](http://www.polepositionmarketing.com/library/wp-spamfree/support.php).
     15914. If have checked all of these, and still can't quite get it working, please submit a support request at the [WP-SpamFree Support Page](http://www.polepositionmarketing.com/library/wp-spamfree/support.php).
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