[Nfb-web] [NFB-web] Securing Web Forms

[Peter Donahue]

Hello Gary and everyone,

    Perhaps some of us who work with various Web languages and site 
management approaches could develop modules or add-ins that will thwart 
spammers without locking out visitors dependent on screen access systems. 
Since the NFB uses Drupal for its national sites and a few state affiliates 
are also using it perhaps this would be a good CMS to create anty spam 
modules for that can be used by developers and will not hinder accessibility 
for those with disabilities.

    I'm also aware that a number of affiliates run their sites in WordPress. 
This should be another Web application to target for creating a spam checker 
design with disabled access in mind. All the best.

Peter Donahue

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
To: "'NFB Webmaster's List'" <nfb-web at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 5:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-web] [NFB-web] Securing Web Forms


If we can come up with some best practices, it may be helpful to run another
article in the Braille Monitor.



-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-web [mailto:nfb-web-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Peter Donahue
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 2:58 PM
To: NFB Webmaster's List
Subject: [Nfb-web] Securing Web Forms

Good afternoon everyone,

    Given the constant number of questions asked about the use of captchas
and other methods of securing Web forms while complying with accessibility
guidelines I fear that not enough information is being given to help us
direct someone to the best possible solution. Whenever folks ask how best to
protect their sites from spam bots perhaps some additional information
should be shared to further assist us. This could include:
1. The Web development language being used, PHP, ColdFusion, .ASP, etc.
2. The framework under which the site runs: ColdFusion on Wheels, Mach 2,
Model Glue, Ruby on Rails, ASP.NET, etc.
3. The type of blogging or other component software used: WordPress, Mango
Blog, PHPDB, QCart, etc.
4. Does the site run in a content management system: Drupal, Mura, Joomla,
Orchard, etc.

    I've all ready suggested that there are utilities one can install which
will provide a screening solution for sites developed with ColdFusion.
Perhaps there are similar utilities available for PHP and other languages
that will do the same thing.

    Likewise frameworks, and Content Management Systems may have modules
that can be installed to add the ability to screen for spam with, and
without the need for a captcha. Knowing this information will better equip
us to advise you on the best spam control solution to protect your site
without compromizing its accessibility to visitors with disabilities
including the blind.

Peter Donahue


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