Akismet moderation

Configuration

1. Get an api key

Before starting you need a Akismet API Key. See the Akismet faq how to get one. Then place this api key in a setting called AKISMET_SECRET_API_KEY in your settings.py. Example:

# settings.py
AKISMET_SECRET_API_KEY = 'abcdefghijkl1234'

2. Install the akismet module

Next you need the akismet module. You an download it on voidspace.org.uk or simply install it using easy_install:

easy_install akismet

Usage

Akismet moderation is disabled by default. You can enable it if you set akismet_check to True.

You can also set akismet_check_moderate which means that the comment should be blocked (False) or added to the moderation queue (True) if the Akismet api marks this message as spam.

Note

Sometimes Akismet has some false positive. We suggest that you leave moderation enabled for the first time.

Here is a sample moderation class:

class MyModerator(SpamFighterModerator):

    # Check with Akismet for spam
    akismet_check = False

    # If Akismet marks this message as spam, delete it instantly (False) or
    # add it the comment the moderation queue (True). Default is True.
    akismet_check_moderate = True