Re: [more on spam] and linux-usb* lists

[David Relson <relson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 20 Nov 2006 02:07:26 +0000 (UTC)
Oleg Verych wrote:

> Guys. I've read about spam, and that Greg is relying on sf.net's spam
> filtering. I've just read some of their docs, here's what they say:
> 
>    If you receive a spam or virus-laden message, we would recommend
> that you immediately delete the message in question. You should not
> report these messages to SourceForge.net. As per our policies, no
> spam or viral messages will originate at SourceForge.net.
> 	    
>    We recommend that you install AntiVirus software and spam
> prevention software on your workstations. A number of excellent
> anti-spam solutions exist, including SpamAssassin and SpamBayes.
> 
> I not read further this crap. Is there any admin capability just to
> install filters on headers in their mail-list software? This patterns
> are most famous and this is good start for filtering all that shit
> *on server*.

Most spammers just send messages to millions of addresses.  Once a
list (such as this) is on a spammer's list, spam will arrive.

The simplest solution is to require subscribing to a mailing list.
Subscribing involves a message being sent to the new subscriber and a
response from the subscriber.  This involves human involvement and is
too time consuming for spammers.

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