I agree even though this is essentially what I proposed as a simple, effective spam killer, for direct mail.
It should't happen to mail list messages though. I shouldn't get such a request when I post to a mail list. If the user won't exempt the mail list, then the mail list should expel the user. Cary Fitch ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Herrera" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 2:25 PM Subject: [Rodopi] FW: [VOPRadius] Grace Period > I am curious as to how others on the list feel about getting this. > Below is an email I received after sending to the list. I understand > the problem (FULLY), and, I may be way offbase on this one, but I don't > like this at all. I finally did go to the link and respond to the > challenge but this SUCKS as a way to go to fight spam and I probably > will not do it again. > > Regards, > > Mike Herrera > Access One Online Svcs. > http://www.access-one.com > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Challenge from Kenneth E. Slaughter > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 2:19 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [VOPRadius] Grace Period > > > From: Kenneth E. Slaughter > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [VOPRadius] Grace Period > > I am now using Vanquish to protect my mailbox from spam. This automated > message is a feature of the product, which I have enabled. > > You and I have not exchanged messages since I started using Vanquish. > Because spammers can make mail appear to come from any address, I ask > that you accept this one-time request to confirm that the above message > actually came from you. > > Clicking on the confirmation link below will not compromise your privacy > in any way, but it will allow your message to be released and delivered > to me. It will also allow you to send to me in the future without this > added step. > > Click here and follow directions: > http://challenge.vanquish.com/?U=fGKuGR4L4OZXWCjVHKBNog > > Detailed information can be found at www.vanquish.com. > > > > > --------------------- > To Leave the Rodopi mail list send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with the word LEAVE as the message body. > > Please also visit the Rodopi FAQ at http://www.rodopi-faq.com > --------------------- --------------------- To Leave the Rodopi mail list send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word LEAVE as the message body. Please also visit the Rodopi FAQ at http://www.rodopi-faq.com ---------------------
