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

[Mark Van den Borre]

Op zo 29-02-2004, om 15:36 schreef Nick Busigin:

> > > 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)?
Because making posting members-only isn't really newcomer-friendly. That effect 
is often underestimated!

> I only see a problem with implementing (b) as there are definitely
> forged posts being made. 
You're definitely right about forged mails. I cancelled a post that
"came from me".

Mark
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