Just my 2cents.
I have used stopforumspam.com for a couple of years.
It seems to update only with repeat offenders. Good part.
But I am not aware of any being removed from the lists down the road. Bad part.
So even though I use it I release a ip or email on occasion because of that.
Using htaccess not the board ban options because I ban them from everything.


Blue Man Group
There is no such thing as stupid questions. Just stupid answers