Chris,
This isn't really James specific, and you should probably raise your
questions on NANAE (http://www.nanae.org/).
Judging from past experience lurking on NANAE, anyone who claims to "host
'opt-in' newsletters for several organizations" is going to get a very hard
welcome. Basically, no one will believe you, and you'll be challenged to
prove the opt-in nature of your lists. You can expect to be given lectures
on exactly what "opt-in" means, and how it must be implemented. Then, since
you claim to host these newsletters for several organizations, they'll want
to know how you vetted the mailing lists. Sending SPAM because someone else
is dishonest isn't a defense; your mail server will get banned regardless of
why you're spamming the Internet. And the fact that you send your e-mail
from an ad hoc Hotmail account won't give anyone a world of confidence in
who you are.
> The "FROM" address in each message is that of the partner organization.
As it should be.
> some mail hosts filter out email messages that have
> a from domain name that does not match the domain
> name of the sending mail host.
Many hosts use a mail server in a different domain. It is common for
co-located servers to use a mail server provided by the server farm, virtual
hosts to use a common mail server, and individuals to use a mail server
provided by their ISP.
> is it possible to customize James so that it appears as a different mail
host
> if my logic is flawed somewhere, please let me know.
The most common mechanism for blocking e-mail is based upon the originating
IP address. Once mail server sends out SPAM, you'll be added to the
blackhole lists, mail servers will lookup your IP address using a DNS
lookup, your e-mails will be rejected (and lart'ed), and you'll be posting
on NANAE to protest your innocence.
> I am still trying to grasp the complexities of Internet email.
And you're running "opt-in" mailing lists for other people? Man, are you in
for a rough ride! I really urge you to get into NANAE, and save yourself a
world of trouble.
--- Noel
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