I'm glad to hear it. I will forward your message to Debian-Security, where I saw it discussed.
Curt- -----Original Message----- From: Jaakko Niemi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 04:28 To: Howland, Curtis Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Suggestion for debian-security On Tue, 13 Nov 2001, Howland, Curtis wrote: > Dear Debian, > > Due to the low off-topic traffic normally found on debian-security, and > the increasing number of spam messages, I would like to suggest that > debian-security be changed to allow only postings from email accounts > that are subscribed. Such policy decision need wider acceptance. I believe this is already being discussed in appropriate forums. > While I have at times utilized the feature of non-subscriber posting on > high traffic lists like debian-user, this is a convenience I would > gladly forgo for making it just that much harder for spamming. Many people need to post on non-suscribed addresses. We implemented recently some filters which ought to improve the situation hopefully to the point that posting limitations should not be needed. -- "And if the messenger would shoot first?"
