Account not yet activated.. ??

Discussion in 'Co-op Advertising Network' started by john_loch, Jan 25, 2006.

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    Just added a site, implemented the usual code, ads live in footer etc.. but the coop isn't finding the ads ?

    I figured maybe my API key was needed after all, so I included it, but to no avail..

    The ads are definately there with telltale tracking image etc.

    It's another experimental site, so no rush..

    http://www.webfinder.com.au/

    Cheers,

    JL
     
    john_loch, Jan 25, 2006 IP
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    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    Your server is responding with this:

     
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    john_loch Rodent Slayer

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    Shawn,

    It looks like Apache mod_sec is getting in the way..

    Does your script use an Agent String ? (blank agent strings are blocked as this is the most commonly identifiable feature of spam bots..)

    Cheers,

    JL
     
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    john_loch Rodent Slayer

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    Man, was that painful..

    I finally tracked down the include (httpd.conf) that had the mod_sec rule that was interfering.. any requests without an agent string get stomped.. (as I expected).. because it's one of the best ways to fight site spam..

    ** Shawn, is there any reason not to include a standard agent string with requests from the coop validation script ? **

    I've already seen one post where some poor blighter had to move ISP's for the same reason..

    This issue is gonna hurt people if they're on shared boxes, especially as more and more ISP's move to fight site spam.

    Cheers,

    JL
     
    john_loch, Jan 26, 2006 IP