Comment Moderation

Sadly, I have found the need to implement comment moderation on my blog.  I thought having the word verification feature would help prevent the comments that have nothing to do with my blog postings, but it didn't work.  While it kept away "robotic" commenters, it did not keep away others who are not wanted here because they are not at all interested in the topics posted here and their comments have nothing to do with the topics posted here.  Muhammed Assim and Waqas Farroq are just two of the pests who have posted on my blog with advertisements for their various interests and I am sick of it. (I guess they don't realize that even if I was interested in their products, I'd never deal with them because of the intrusive way in which they presented themselves to me!!!)  It appears the only way I can keep from having their comments appear on my blog is to submit every comment to moderation, so that is what I am going to do now.  This means that if you post a comment, it will not appear on my blog until I have had a chance to read it and approve it.....so if you are one of my loyal, valued blog followers, please be patient.  It is a shame a few folks spoil it for others...but...for now, this is what I need to do and I appreciate your understanding.