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> There are plenty, but most of us are too goddamn lazy to do it ourselves, > and ask for an ORBS or MAPS like service to do it for us. We have ? > NEVER had a spam problem (we've been here since 1994) going out - not > a single incident (not that we probably won't haqve one *someday*, but ? >still, it's a hell of a good track record). > There aren't plenty of ways. If it were such an easy task, we would not be having this conversation. > The SPAM problem goes up and down to be sure, but you know what? > PROCMAIL > is your friend. All you need to look for are the basics (ADV, Make Money, > etc) and you can instatly filter 90 percent of this trash into the > bitbucket. > So lets see, I write an email to a client and use the words "make money" either in the header or in the body of the message... did someone all of a sudden give you the right to filter my mail based on content? Glad I don't have you doing my mail. > Lets get my position straight: I think spam is annoying as heel, and > should not be done. I don't think that SPAM is going to cause any major > social upheavals. I also disagree that all people want to be spared from > SPAM, and with thaqt in mind, I believe everyone should defend themselves > to the best of their interest, and leave the next guy alone: he or she > probably has *way* more important things to worry about. > SPAM is a major problem. It is causing large ISPs and SP a great deal of money and resources. Why should I have to spend my hard earned profits purchasing filtering solutions like Brightmail. If there is an industry created due to problems dealing with SPAM, we have a big issue on our hands. Lets Make a List of Things we need to get done 1) World Peace 2) End to Hunger 3) Elimination of SPAM
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