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 There are no security risks to your database file being publically accessible, as it only contains the same info the page will display.
 This may change in a future release.
 
+## Moderation
+
+There is currently no in-built way to delete guestbook entries, however, it is trivial with most database formats.
+I do plan to add moderation tools in a future update.
+
+In CSV or JSONL, open the database file in a text editor, and delete the line containing the given message.
+The file is stored in the same order that the entries are shown on the page, so for the 3rd entry, delete line 3.
+
+In JSON, delete the JSON array entry which corresponds to the entry's index on the page.
+If you are unfamilliar with the syntax of JSON, [here's an explainer](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/JavaScript/Objects/JSON).
+
+In sqlite3, you will need to use a tool for inspecting the database.
+There are a number of GUI and CLI tools for doing this, but the methodology is much the same as above once you have access to the database contents.
+
+Currently the builtin captcha is the only form of spam deterrant.
+An IP-based cooldown timer is planned.
+
 ## Contact Me
 
 I can be reached at [`alyx@aleteoryx.me`](mailto:alyx@aleteoryx.me) via e-mail, and [`@admin@mk.aleteoryx.me`](https://mk.aleteoryx.me/@admin) on the fediverse.