* Denise Mangano <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [0241 21:41]: > Sorry for the dumb question... But I keep seeing people talk about a > killfile. Seeing as how this is the first list I've ever subscribed to, I > had to ask - what exactly is a killfile? Without pointing fingers, there > are some poster(s) I'd like to block. I know I can block the address, or > set up a rule in Outlook to automatically move messages from a specific > address to the deleted items folder... But I was just curious if this > killfile was something different, and more effective.
I'm using procmail and Spamassassin on BSD, which both work very well (not just for killfiles but as a general filtering system). If you're using Outlook, then just use the Rules Wizard to block based on sender. Most of the regulars don't change e-mail address, so if you want to filter people out that usually helps. While you're setting it up, try sending to a folder called 'junk' rather than auto-deleting, just to check it works. And most people deserve a second chance too :) On a high traffic list like this one, it might be a good idea to filter subjects you're not interested in - for example, since i don't use Windows I tend to remove posts about IIS or SQL server, or with the word windows in the title. -- Rasputin :: Jack of All Trades - Master of Nuns --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
