Michael, some list server programs allow you to moderate new subscribers for
a few posts before they are allowed to post to the list unmoderated. I know
that this would be a great drain on your time, but probably not greater than
tracking down spammers. Additionally, you can often configure such lists
for multiple moderators, which would help you distribute the duties to a few
volunteers.
The one I've used with a great deal of success if Lyris's List Manager
(http://www.lyris.com/). I'm sure you are totally sick of people suggesting
that you switch mailserver platforms for the list, but I have used it for
quite some time to solve a few of the problems I see you dealing with.
1) Filters for attachments - keeps away virii without converting all
messages to plain text.
2) Temporary moderation of new users (elimination of spammers).
3) Multiple moderators.
4) Newserver interface (multiview).
5) ODBC interfaces available.
6) Native archival and search tool.
The cost for what HOF would need would probably be about $4,500 with the
newsserver interface option, which I know people have volunteered to chip in
for before. Anyways, just wanted to throw that out there....
-Cameron
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Cameron Childress
ElliptIQ Inc.
p.770.460.7277.232
f.770.460.0963
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Dinowitz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, September 18, 2000 11:53 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Spam
>
>
> On the other hand, complaining to an ISP about it will usually get the
> account killed. I know its petty and they'll just get a new one, but if we
> all do it then eventually it'll stop some of the spammers. I
> think blocking
> dialup port 25 is a last resort, but one to be watched just in case.
>
>
> > The problem is that fully 80% of the spam I get originates from dial-up
> > accounts acting as their own SMTP. Sorry it sounds harsh, but in my
> opinion
> > ISPs should block outbound port 25 traffic from their dial-ups. We'd
> > eliminate a large part of spam nearly overnight.
> >
> > Michael J. Sheldon
> > http://www.desertraven.com/
> > Make a fast friend, adopt a greyhound!
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Russel Madere [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Monday, September 18, 2000 06:14
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: RE: Spam
> >
> >
> > I have a comment on this. This would block me half of the
> time. Since I
> > use several different account (home, work, spam killing,
> research, etc.) I
> > use a mail deamon on my personal box (running Win 2K Advanced Server).
> When
> > I am at work, I can use my workmail server since it is set up
> to relay for
> > specific IP addresses. However, at home, I must use my own box
> to ensure
> > that I can send mail on all of my accounts from inside a single mail
> client.
> >
> > Please don't get me wrong, I agree that we need to do something about
> > spammers, but don't do something that will kill Joe User.
> >
> > Russel
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Michael Sheldon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2000 22:34
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: RE: Spam
> >
> >
> > First, I'd really go after pacbell on this one. By the reverse mapping,
> it's
> > a DSL account, which I always take great joy in getting
> terminated, since
> > getting another broadband account is no simple matter.
> >
> > Next, see if your mail server supports the RBL DUL list. This will block
> > mail being sent directly from dial-up accounts, instead of being sent
> > through an ISP's mail servers.
> >
> > Michael J. Sheldon
> > http://www.desertraven.com/
> > Make a fast friend, adopt a greyhound!
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Michael Dinowitz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2000 20:22
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Spam
> >
> >
> > Not 5 minutes after I put up a new page documenting banned spam servers
> from
> > HoF than I get another piece of spam sent to the list. I'm really upset
> > about this and would be quite happy to work with anyone out there in
> > banning/stopping ALL spam from hitting any CF resource around.
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