On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 20:52:11 -0800 Robert Menschel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Sunday, February 15, 2004, 4:41:03 AM, you wrote:
> 
> >>  Is there a reason the square brackets were left out of the
> >>  distribution rule set?
> 
> JE> The most probable reason is that it's perfectly legal to use an
> JE> IP adress in HELO as long as it's enclosed in square brackets.
> 
> JE> The distribuition rule gives a score to incorrect numeric HELO,
> JE> while your rule would give the score to both correct and incorrect
> JE> numeric HELOs.
> 
> Thank you.  Confirmed -- my addition hits much too much ham.

Q: Are there any legitimate mailservers that HELO with a dotted quad?

-- Bob

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