>RBLs are a good first line of defense, but unfortunately a lot of spam
>originates from servers that RBLs cannot block for political or
>practical resons.  Think Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo servers, for
>example.  You need something extra to have acceptable catch rates, and
>the "something extra" inveriably ends up being content-scanning.

Very true. That said, invaluement also offers a URI list that helps
considerably with content-scanning as well, so not only does it help to
stem the flood but it also helps sort baby from bathwater. (Can I mix this
metaphor any more? To take up arms against a sea of troubles....)
-- 
Dave Pooser
Cat-Herder-in-Chief, Pooserville.com
"...Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
safely in one pretty and well-preserved piece, but to slide across the
finish line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, and
shouting GERONIMO!!!" -- Bill McKenna




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