I haven't really implemented any good anti-"comment-spam" technologies on my blog yet. I'm using an older version of MT, so it's not fully automagic (unlike MT 3.0 which I'm using for a work project and it is quite nice .. particularly the comment approval system). So, I browse comments manually and delete them manually. [nb ... post written prior to my move to TypePad]
Recently, I've noticed, comments have moved from being just a string of words that have something to do with the website they're hawking to fake comments about your blog. "Hey, great blog, check mine out at www.jakeshouseofpornandrealestate.com" or whatever. So, a little sneaky.
In reading these comments, I've become quite bemused about the subject line and/or labels for these websites. Most are crass or unoriginal. But today's was: Female Gloryhole.
Now call me naive, but I have never heard the phrase "Female Gloryhole" (to Roro's chagrin, I have also never heard the phrase "Camel Toe" but that is an entirely different story) and I am just enchanted. Gloryhole. That's some pretty serious description. Creates a sense of anticipation.
Oh ... Roro tells me that she has heard "gloryhole" several times, in a porn context.
All the more reason to reclaim it! Reminds me of the scene in Rose Troche's Go Fish where several of the main characters are lying around (literally, it's one of the great cinematographic scenes in the movie) discussing their preferred euphemism for "down there".
Language is so powerful and evocative. Words are inherently imbued with creative power ... creation power. "In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with GOD and the Word was GOD." Wow. GOD spoke the universe into existence. Not just mixing clay and water, mind you. But spoke it into existence. Across magical cultures, all spells have some kind of verbal component.
What words do you find derogatory or problematic? What words do you need to reclaim? What's your gloryhole?
Also about sharing the love ...
I've been secretly coveting an invite to Yahoo 360. Because I'm a geek and I like to play with new tech toys and I like to be one of the cool kids.
Well, I got one today. Not from Yahoo, but off a site where some guy is generating good karma as well as invites.
You can get one here: http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=3719
I had to scroll down a couple of pages to find one that wasn't used.
Or, if you know me and want one, email me at kate [at] mynameiskate [dot] ca and I'll send you one via Yahoo.