* David B Funk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2004-03-30 16:45]:
> On Mon, 29 Mar 2004, Alex Pleiner wrote:
> > Well, qmail does per default (i.e. without a patch) accept all messages
> > for the domains it handles and sends bounces for non-existent users.
> > While this generates extra load, it is not just dumb to do it this way.
> Ah, then qmail is a tool that spammers can use to 'joe job' innocent
> victims.
The are pros and cons. While I can understand the argument of free
address verification by 5xx errors, I modified our smtpd to reject
some unknown recipients while others are directed to spamtraps.
> Adding qmail to my 'shoot on sight' list, along with brain-damaged
Don't shoot too early. qmail is a fine piece of software.
> Anti-Virus software that returns "you sent us a virus" bounces to the
> poor innocent bystander who's address was hi-jacked by the virus.
> Permitting it is one thing, but making the brain-damage mode the
> default behaivor is inexcusable.
right.
Alex
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