Re: [exim] header_syntax

On Fri, Mar 04, 2005 at 04:27:50PM +0100, David wrote:
> >>>The sad fact is, on today's internet, header_syntax-based rejection is
> >>>not viable. You really shouldn't use it for anything more than scoring.
> >>
> >>I've had a similar experience.
>
> we have been rejecting based on header syntax for years without major
> problems.

So do we, running a large mail service. Of course there are false
positives, but enforcing correct headers avoids debugging other problems.
It does block some spammers that are just too stupid, but I mostly
think of it as debugging aid. After all, if there is a syntax error,
something must be broken.

Michael