Could you add a filter to your code?

  • Resolved Daan van den Bergh

    (@daanvandenbergh)


    3 years, 2 months ago

    Hi!

    I’d like to add a HoneyPot to the sign up form, to prevent bots from spamming my form. I’m using the double opt-in, and because of that the “please confirm your subscription” email is being sent 100+ times a day.

    Using Recaptcha is not an option, due to GDPR. A honeypot is simpler, less resource intensive, and doesn’t require prior consent.

    So, hopefully you can add the following filter in the init() function in the SIB_Manager class on line 373:

    That’ll allow me to do additional checks in $_POST and return false if the honeypot field is filled.

    Looking forward to your reply!

    Kind regards,

    Daan van den Bergh

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  • Thread Starter Daan van den Bergh

    (@daanvandenbergh)

    3 years, 2 months ago

    For now, I’ve disabled the widget, because the amount of spammy “please confirm your subscription” emails my server’s sending is insane.

    I’d really appreciate a response to this ticket.

    Thread Starter Daan van den Bergh

    (@daanvandenbergh)

    3 years, 2 months ago

    An additional approach would be for your forms to support hCaptcha, the GDPR friendly alternative to Recaptcha.

    Plugin Support alexisbienayme

    (@alexisbienayme)

    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hi,

    Thank you for reaching out to us regarding the issue you are experiencing with your sign-up form. I understand that you would like to add a HoneyPot to your form to prevent spamming by bots, and that Recaptcha is not a viable option due to GDPR regulations.

    I appreciate the suggestion you have provided for adding a filter in the init() function of the SIB_Manager class to check for the honeypot field in the $_POST data. However, I would like to inform you that the implementation of such a filter would require changes to the underlying code of our platform, which may have an impact on other features and functionalities.

    Therefore, I have escalated your request to our Product team for their review and consideration. They will evaluate the feasibility and impact of adding a HoneyPot or hCaptcha to our sign-up forms to prevent spamming.

    We appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter. Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.

    Best regards,

    Alexis

    Thread Starter Daan van den Bergh

    (@daanvandenbergh)

    3 years, 1 month ago

    Adding a filter won’t have any implications for the rest of the application. It’s simply a hook for other devs to hook into and allow for modifying the output.

    The filter would allow me to add a Honeypot myself. Your devs won’t have to do anything.

    Okay, thanks!

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