Author: Chad Leigh Date: To: exim users Subject: Re: [exim] UCEPROTECT Blacklists and why callouts are abusive
On Oct 17, 2006, at 2:33 PM, Andrew - Supernews wrote:
>>>>>> "Ian" == Ian Eiloart <iane@???> writes:
>
> Ian> 3. People using sender verification callouts. They seem to think
> Ian> it's as bad as sending email,
>
> Because ultimately it is.
>
> Ian> but my sender verification callouts don't fill mailboxes or
> Ian> server queues. And, they do stop lots of spam.
>
> Only at the expense of others, which isn't acceptable.
Yes it is. If someone provides email services, they accept the
responsibility for that email address and accept responsibility for
their servers being set up according to RFCs. If a provider supports
email addresss foo@??? then part of that support is to verify
that the address is a valid address.
Chad
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