This is an awesome essay penned by Shelley on all manner of things regarding comment spamming, what to do or not do about it, virtual wars and attacks that take down blogs, what to expect, what to fear, putrid bottom feeders, angry algae, and how not to take this shit lying down.
I feel like I just went to a really cool class where I learned about something I didn't know was happening. You know, that all-a-buzz feeling.