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Knowing Is Half the Battle e̷d̷i̷t̷e̷d̷

Important Info About Your Comments

I’m not a big commenter here on WordPress, but sometimes I do. And with some of you, my comment doesn’t show up on your post. Instead, it ends up in your spam bin, folder, or whatever you call it.

It’s becoming apparent to me that many of you don’t realize this is happening or even know about your spam section.

I’ve learned to check mine weekly, and usually, every week or two, I’ll find your comments sitting in there. Then I simply click “Approve,” and they go to their rightful place.

Also, comments in your spam folder are automatically deleted after a while.

So, if you’ve never checked yours, there’s no telling how many you’ve missed.

There are some of you who occasionally comment on my stuff, and once in a while, I’ll do the same with you, but you never see them because they’re sitting in your spam folder.

So yeah… check your spam. You might be missing more than you realize. Also check pending ones.

Now you know.

And knowing is half the battle.

© 2026 Bryan Loia Hudson

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39 Replies to “Knowing Is Half the Battle e̷d̷i̷t̷e̷d̷”

  1. No more spam for me. I even stopped the having to approve comments so that all comments would flow through. If I don’t see comments from you I just figure maybe you are busy. I’m always here. Not going anywhere. I never miss one of your posts from day one!

    Thank you my awesome friend! ❤️😊

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    1. Yeah you and me talked about this but there’s others on here, that I’m realizing it goes to their spam and they are unaware and I know some have it set where all comments have to be approved. My Girlfriend has hers set like that. I have mine with a spam filter plug-in that filters out some of them but I have it where anyone can comment, not just people on WordPress.

      And thanks so much. You’re a great friend too and likewise, I never miss what you’re puttin’ down 😎

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      3. But… with my theme. Even before I started using the plug-in filter. I had all comments set to approve automatically and some still end up in spam bin. So it’s still a good Idea to check it weekly regardless

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      5. Oh maybe it’s different depending on what theme your using… I bet this is the case. I’ll comment you later after I eat dinner and we’ll see if you get it.

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  3. Oh, this is such an important reminder! 😊 I’ve learned that WordPress spam folders can sometimes be surprisingly efficient at hiding perfectly genuine comments.

    It’s so frustrating to think that someone may have taken the time to leave a thoughtful comment, only for it to disappear unnoticed into spam. Checking the spam folder regularly is definitely worth adding to our blogging routine.

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    1. Yes indeed it’s frustrating and I’ve left some of those thoughtful ones for people and they never got them. So just though I’d mention it and maybe it will help someone figure it out.

      Thanks brother. Hope your enjoying retirement 😎

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    1. Yeah that’s same deal with me. I was watching the news earlier and it was showing footage from Hawaii and some flooded streets and it was talking about the storm and I thought of you and Neil. Is everything OK for you guys?

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      1. Yeah, we are fine. Normally it has to be really bad to hit our little area. Up on the North Shore of Oahu some places get a little road flood with normal heavy rain. Thanks for checking in. 😎

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  8. Yes, it’s so true! Sometimes genuine comments quietly land in the spam folder without us even realising it. Since you once reminded me to check there, I now make it a point to have a look occasionally. 😊

    Thank you, dear, for sharing such a wonderful and informative post. A much-needed reminder for all of us to check that little “spam” corner we usually ignore! ❤️

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  11. Such an essential PSA! It’s crazy how aggressive filter algorithms can be sometimes—I’ve found some of the sweetest, most thoughtful comments sitting in my spam folder. Checking it weekly is definitely a habit every blogger needs to build. Thanks for spreading the word, Bryan!

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