The spam volume received through the contact function and the newsletter function has recently crossed the threshold of "annoying" into "actively degrading my life." The signal-to-noise ratio in my inbox is now approaching zero, and sifting through junk to find legitimate messages is no longer a sustainable task.
Effective immediately, I am temporarily disabling all site-based contact forms and the newsletter subscription function.
This is a stop-gap measure. I am currently working on implementing a low-friction defense for my readers: stateless proof of work.
Those who know me personally know how to reach me via standard channels.
Once the new system is solid, the functionality will return.