i didn't say they _never_ get in
'very easily' was my terminology
and sure, with the new software, recaptcha is a possibility
also for boards who fear bots leaking thru for right now, i've just made it so the 1st and 2nd posts also require captcha.
no bot (or hardly any) is gonna 2 and 3 step thru that maze
so yah, it's possible to put in place hurdles high enough with the current system to prevent spam bots, when needed
but also keeping in mind that v8 would make the captcha even better