On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, Jeroen Dekkers wrote:
> On Mon, Apr 08, 2002 at 08:41:27AM -0700, Ray Lee wrote:
> > On Mon, 2002-04-08 at 08:34, Jeroen Dekkers wrote:
> > > I think the best thing is to install a good spamfilter.
> >
> > The only thing that needs to be done is to set the list to accept posts
> > from members only. And if they're not a member, either deny the post or
> > hold it for moderation.
>
> Denying posts for non-members isn't the right solution IMHO. There
> could be people who write patches, want to send it to the list and
> aren't subscribed. Or want to ask something without being subscribed.
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In my experience (I've been the admin for several email lists for about
six years), blocking non-member submissions is the only viable
solution. Spam filters fail to block a fair amount of junk, and often
block legitimate email, so going with a spam filter only solution trades
blocking an occasional legitimate message from non-members for
occasionally blocking legitimate messages from members! I consider
this to be a far worse result than blocking non-members. Of course if the
administrator has the time for it, non-member submissions can be bounced
to admin for disposition, so legitimate non-member messages will make it
to the list, but this means more work for someone.
Shannon C. Dealy | DeaTech Research Inc.
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