From: mouss (usebsdfree.fr)
Date: Thu Mar 03 2005 - 16:33:26 CST

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Matt Fretwell wrote:
>
> Even when you are using blocklists, that doesn't mean a sender cannot
> contact you if the rejection is a F.P. I assign one mail account which
> bypasses almost all restrictions, and is mentioned in the rejection
> message, so a legitimate sender|host can always contact me if required.

This means he must know this. a lot of people just have my addr in their
addr book...

> There is but one blocklist controlling access to that mail address, and
> that is a locally kept list for anyone who tries sending crap to that
> specific mail address. I work on the principle of allowing one error. If
> they are stupid enough to spam or otherwise abuse the contact address as
> well, they are blocked permanently.
>
> There are various ways to achieve a workable system. It all boils down to
> personal preference in the end.
>

fortunately, different defences are used, so spammers can't fight
against just one.

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