> I think a multi-stage filter complete with asynchronous post-processing jobs would be a bit much for your average Wordpress blog. People just starting out wi

> I think a multi-stage filter complete with asynchronous post-processing jobs would be a bit much for your average Wordpress blog. People just starting out with (say, PHP) probably can't fathom a multiprocess deployment architecture. Not to say they couldn't, but the journey is a long one. That's why he suggested an Akismet competitor - in case you haven't used it, Akismet is a SAAS solution that filters your comments on their servers, not on your own, so you don't have to worry about the architecture or deployment.