zane doesn't keep the archive.

On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 22:04:00 +1200
Volker Kuhlmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> > Is there any feasible way to prevent your email address being
> > archived when posting to this list?
> 
> In general, yes, but only if you post with a non-existent
> email-address in From:. It works well if the list server allows you to
> do this, but most list servers are dumb, including mailman.
> 
> On this list, nope.
> 
> One would expect archives to mangle email addresses, however plenty of
> them don't. Blerrgh. See above.
> 
> > results may surprise you! Many good sites archive the content of
> > this list, however, that includes the email addresses of all those
> > who post here. A spammers delight, I'm sure.
> 
> No doubt about it. Spammers are subscribed to high-volume lists, but
> probably not to this one. The only quick and easy remedy is a
> non-existent From:. Did I already say most list servers are dumb?
> Spam filters are dealing with the symptom only, not with the problem.
> 
> > Is there anything that can be done about this?
> 
> Not on this list. Sorry. I'd be surprised if Zane can fix up
> something.
> 
> Volker
> 
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> 
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