Re: [ot] SPAM/Worm problem (was: Accounts department)

[Nick Busigin]

On Sun, 29 Feb 2004, Han-Wen Nienhuys wrote:

> address@hidden writes:
> > On Sat, Feb 28, 2004 at 11:18:51PM +0100, Vally an Leon wrote:
> > > Stop that nonsense!
> > 
> > Complaining about every single worm mail that's distributed on the
> > mailing list isn't really helpfull. Indeed, it doubles the amount of
> > useless mails.
> > 
> > For that worm problem: IMHO, the list owners should ASAP
> > 
> > a) make the list closed post (only subscribed members may post to the list),
> > b) if that worms come from a subscribed member, kick that member,
> > c) reject every mail containing attachments other than .ly or .png.
> 
> IMO only option C) is viable - and it will need a longer whitelist.

Why not (a) and (c)?

I only see a problem with implementing (b) as there are definitely
forged posts being made.  Am I missing anything?

                                    Nick

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