An incident occurred. I was enthused to see that a user – not any user, mind you, but a random web surfer – had posted a comment on yesterday’s topic complimenting me on my writing, and advising me that they had a continued interest in reading my blog. In my fantasy, this was the beginning of a chain of events that brought with it masses of devoted followers. Birds chirped happily, the grass was green, and rabbits frolicked carelessly in the forest nearby. I could see the seeds being planted. Seeds of victory. It’s still possible this is the case, but after some investigation by Lief and myself, it seems likely this was simply a spam attempt.
I was surprised to find that as spam attempts go, this one was remarkably non-invasive and well concealed. Just the same, spam is spam. On the one hand, I’m inclined to see this carefully disguised attempt as an effort by an innocent blogger attempting to network in as non-destructive a manner as is possible. A friendly “hello, please exchange traffic with me” from the community.
On the other, a renewed desire rears its’ ugly head. The desire to see any form of divine retribution served cold. Perhaps all spammers will – by random chance – one day make their final mark on the grill of a speeding bus. I would be happy with any form of mass-disappearance (aliens, maybe?). As a compromise, perhaps we’ll sacrifice, enduring the effect of their sheisty nature until they expire, and satisfaction will come in the form of a newly designed circle of hell, dedicated to the special punishments such douchebaggery requires. f@#%ing “KHAAANNNN!!”