On Monday 15 January 2007 10:00, Peter Bowyer wrote:
> On 14/01/07, Ian Eiloart <iane@???> wrote:
> > --On 13 January 2007 16:20:17 +0000 Peter Bowyer <peter@???> wrote:
> > > But for most people, running SA is the most expensive test they do,
> >
> > So, the question is are we doing greylisting to save IT resources, or to
> > stop spam from reaching humans (don't forget, they're a resource too!).
> > If you don't have the resource to scan all your spam, then you might
> > prefer to greylist before scanning.
>
> An unscientific gut-feel is that this is often the case.
My feeling is that the majority of all spam can be stopped early with HELO
checks and reliable DNSBLs like Spamhaus's. Where in the line of defence do
you people put greylisting and what percentage of all spam does it stop?
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