… it is stupid to allow any random reader the ability to place messages on you blog.

You may have noticed the blue “shout” box to the right. It allows users to leave unmoderated notes behind.

I wonder how long it will be before I regret doing this and pull the thing out.

Actually, hundreds of people pass by here every day. Very few of them leave any sign that they were here. Now anyone can say anything in a fraction of a second without any hassle. I am hoping people will not be able to pass up on the ability to scrawl on the bathroom wall. Someone must have an opinion about something.

The software is a very simple php script from shoutbox.sourceforge.net. It is outdated and not maintained, but it works. I may add one of those captcha images.