then go to that person's account and copy and paste "nice reply" on their 10 most recent spam comments. Maybe a nicer way of teaching a lesson than flagging?

haha, do they then reply and upvote their comment? :D

The laying of comments is something I try to do also, although it can get a bit out of hand like today!

I agree that lack of action on blatant spam is perhaps not the best way to act, but also there is merit in ignoring the rubbish and using your vote on content that's worth it too.

"pls upvode me".

of crs sir!