Blacklists and you: some information

Here’s the thing.  This blog has been getting an increasing amount of trackback and comment spam.  Everytime I get some I simply add their IP to my blacklist.

However, these spammers are wiley folks, and I’m a bit nervous I may block some friends and interested guests. 

If you find you cannot leave a comment or a trackback, please use the handy contact form. I will be more than happy to un-block you.  You might want to put unblock me in the subject line.

The problem has not reached crisis proportions.  I suppose if it continues I’ll add the blocked IP’s to my .htaccess list.

Thanks and warmly,

Bill

On 14 June 2006, Jamie Tubbs inscribed the following thoughts about this post:

Bill,

I came across your site while doing some research on game-based learning.  I plan to use a game called Wildlife Tycoon with my fifth graders next year to teach them about ecosystems.

I’m just beginning to used video games with my kids so I’m not sure how I’m going to go about it.  Any advice?  Which works best, whole-class, small groups, or having kids play games individually? This is just one of the questions that I have.

I’ve also started a wiki that I thought you might like to check out and contribute to (I put the URL above). 

Thanks.  Look forward to hearing from you.

JTubbs
misterteacher.blogspot.com
futureofmath.misterteacher.com

On 14 June 2006, Bill inscribed the following thoughts about this post:

Hey Jamie!

It’s a real pleasure to meet you!!

I checked out your site - looks perfect.  I’ve added you to my blogroll, and hope we can stay in touch.

As a note, any evidence you can provide of COTS games in the classroom will go a /very long/ way to supporting our cause.

Thank you for introducing yourself, and I look forward to hearing about your project!!