On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 11:25 PM, Andrew Lunn <[email protected]> wrote: >> > a) filters spam very well >> > b) allows the list to be hosted using our domain name, not yours >> >> We meet both of those requirement. Just keep in mind that since you >> cannot have a domain point to two servers (Mailman requires a web >> server), you will need to use a domain name that is not in current use >> or you can use a sub-domain off of your main domain such as >> list.open-mesh.net. >> >> > We currently have about 100 message/month in traffic. Does this >> > describe your $4/month service? >> >> How many members will be subscribed to your list? >> </quote> > >> This is the best alternative that I have found. They charge $4/month >> for up to 1000 subscribers and 1-8 posts/day. > > I would read the small print. We currently have 100 messages/month to > a closed list. Once it is an open list, and well publicised, the > amount of spam will increase dramatically. I personally get 100-200 > spams per day. Does this 1-8 posts per day include or exclude spam?
More from Brian at EMWD: <quote> > We currently have far fewer than 1000 subscribers, but we need a > public list, and we currently have a private list. That's why spam > filtering is important. Once we switch to public, we expect to see > more spam and more new ham as well. Let's assume that we get 4 times > as much hammy traffic (400 message/month = 12/day) as we currently do > (less than 100/month = 3/day). > > How much would EMWD charge? Do you count dropped spam towards our > charged traffic? > > Thanks, > > Jake We would start you at $4 per month for the list. After 2-3 months and we will take a look at your list traffic and make any pricing adjustments if necessary. A 1000 member mailing list that has 12 messages posted to it per day would be $8 per month. Spam does not count as traffic as long as it doesn't get broadcast to your list. It shouldn't if you have your list configuration settings setup correctly. </quote> They are concerned with messages that get broadcast to the list, not with blocked spam. Also, I would say that their pricing is very reasonable.
