We have Mollom configured to filter our comment forms. However, when I just now upgraded to the latest version, I tried posting some spammy comments to see if they would get filtered, and they went through without a hitch. Is there any way to test whether Mollom is actually working to block spam submissions? I know you can see in the admin interface how many submissions have been blocked; I was just surprised to see what I could put in there and still have it be accepted.

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dave reid’s picture

dave reid
he/him
Primary language English
Location Nebraska USA
commented

It's possible if you're logged in when you posted your 'spam' comment that the Mollom system has already identified you as a 'trusted' user.

EvanDonovan’s picture

EvanDonovan commented

Oh, OK. I didn't realize that was part of how Mollom worked. I thought it was based solely off user permissions whether the spam filter was activated.

fumbling’s picture

fumbling commented

There's also some good stuff here: http://drupal.org/node/413528 and http://mollom.com/faq/how-do-i-test-mollom on how to test mollom as an admin by using the development mode.

EvanDonovan’s picture

EvanDonovan commented
Status: Active » Fixed

Thanks. I'll consider this as fixed, then.

Status: Fixed » Closed (fixed)

Automatically closed -- issue fixed for 2 weeks with no activity.

elijah lynn’s picture

elijah lynn
Location Portland, Oregon
commented

Thanks fumbling! Google search for "mollom spam test" led me to this node/answer! Although your first link links back to this same node. Loop.

Cheers!