Feedback about Bad Behavior Plugin
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Hi Guys,
I wanted to use this Wordpress plugin to minimize the access of spammers on my site. The plugin is called Bad Behavior.
Any feedback with regards to this if its safe to use?
Thanks in advance....
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Hi Michael,
I haven't used the plugin myself, but have seen a number of references to it around the traps.
I do remember seeing some information that mentioned it is used by well known internet attorney Mike Young on his website mikeyounglaw dot com. Perhaps you could contact him direct and ask if he can offer any comment.
Hope that helps,
Sha
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