...do you allow readers to post comments without first looking them over? You know... to keep people from posting spam, like "Russian girl is lonely" or "get your happy pills here"... that sort of thing.

Always look at posts before allowing posting.

I do, too many people have trouble with the spam blockers and end up not being able to post. It's not a big deal to clean up the spam comments.

I approve all posting prior to them being published. I do not want any offending comments on my blog.

I agree