Re: orbs.org accuses qmail of mailbomb relaying!

[Adam McKenna]

On Sun, Jul 23, 2000 at 04:21:53PM -0700, Eric Cox wrote:
> There is a very good explanation for that.  It's because a large ISPs 
> that block the ORBS tester become a ready-made repository of open 
> relays for spammers to use. That is assuming they don't also 
> vigilantly patrol their own netspace for spammers.
> 
> Some would argue that MAPS abused their position when they listed 
> ORBS - they do have a competing service, do they not?

By using the word "competing", you're implying that admins have a choice of
running one or the other, but not both.  This isn't the case.  Admins can run
any combination of RSS, RBL, ORBS and DUL (not to mention several other
similar services).

--Adam