Paul et al:
I have tried things like this, only to find out that the sender's e-mail address
is invalid, or has been discontinued since they did their mass e-mail. Anything
you can suggest to combat spammers will be appreciated.
Jim
wizardz@toad.net wrote:
> seriously folks.... here's a GREAT way to kill those spammers.
> Don't forget the ISP at the source is also liable for all UN-solicited
> e-mails. They must by law include a REMOVE link (via the McCain Act 1998)
> which most don't which makes the e-mail illegal to begin with.
> www.spamcop.net
>
> cut and paste the entire e-mail (including header)
> there system tracks it down and re-presents you with the proper
> (and automated) mailing to the source ISP to warn them of the abuse
> their system.
> Even ISP's who knowingly support x-rated sites are afraid of getting
> these spamcop messages. They are very bad for business as the
> hosting site can get fined for letting it continue when written
> complaints have been received and documented.
>
> Paul Tegler wizardz@toad.net http://www.teglerizer.com
> 1973 MGBGT - daily driver
> http://www.teglerizer.com/mgstuff/ob_description.htm
> 1978 Spitfire - in superb Shape
> http://www.teglerizer.com/triumphstuff/spit78.htm
> 1973 Round wheel Arch wire wheel Midget
> http://www.teglerizer.com/midgetstuff/index.html
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Hunt <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
> To: Steve Conley <swconley@foxinternet.net>; MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Date: Saturday, February 12, 2000 12:23 PM
> Subject: Re: MG Intranet
>
> >I have received a number since joining, some have been of the rude variety
> >(didn't look, honest, just went by the descriptions which didn't leave much
> >the imagination) whereas I had virtully none before.
> >
> >PaulH.
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Steve Conley <swconley@foxinternet.net>
> >To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
> >Sent: Friday, February 04, 2000 8:38 AM
> >Subject: MG Intranet
> >
> >
> >> Listers-
> >> I have received a complaint from a member that joined the intranet and is
> >> now receiving spam. I hope that it is not connected with the site, as I
> >> read their anti-spam policy before I set it up. (A copy of the policy is
> >at
> >> the end of this message.
> >> Has anyone else received unwanted messages since signing up? If so, let
> >me
> >> know and I'll see what I can do about it.
> >>
> >> ANTI-SPAM POLICY
> >> Intranets.com does not condone or allow spam. Intranets.com prohibits the
> >> Subscribing Organization and its Members from using the Services, the
> >> Content, the Intranets.com name, the Intranets.com servers, the Site
> >> Information or the Subscribing Organization Sites to promote the
> >Subscribing
> >> Organization Sites, Site Information or any other business, product or
> >> service, through the sending of unsolicited email, and prohibits the use
> >of
> >> the Site Name as the return address on any unsolicited email.
> >Intranets.com
> >> reserves the right to investigate and remove the offending Subscribing
> >> Organization Site, Site Name and Site Information and terminate the
> >> Subscribing Organization's and its Member's rights as provided in Section
> >4
> >> of these Terms if it becomes aware of any violation of this Anti-Spam
> >Policy
> >> In addition:
> >>
> >> During the SmartStart registration process, the Subscribing Organization,
> >on
> >> behalf of itself and its Members, agrees to observe our Terms of Service,
> >> including this Anti-Spam Policy.
> >> We make it easy to report violations of this nature, so that the
> >Subscribing
> >> Organization and its Members can help us enforce this policy. To report a
> >> violation, contact us at abuse@Intranets.com
> >> If the Subscribing Organization, its Members or the Subscribing
> >Organization
> >> Site violates this Anti-Spam Policy, the Subscribing Organization's and
> >its
> >> Member's rights are subject to immediate termination, as provided in
> >Section
> >> 4 of these Terms.
> >> As provided in the Privacy Policy, http://www.intranets.com/privacy,
> >> Intranets.com will cooperate with legal authorities in releasing names
> and
> >> IP addresses of its Subscribing Organizations and Members who are
> involved
> >> in spamming in violation of this Anti-Spam Policy, or any other illegal
> >> activities.
> >>
> >>
> >> Join the MG Intranet!
> >> E-mail me for an invitation & directions
> >>
> >> Steve Conley
> >> Marysville, WA USA
> >> '76 MGB Roadster
> >> swconley@foxinternet.net
> >> MGB Online: http://web3.foxinternet.net/swconley
> >> MG Intranet: http://mowog.intranets.com
> >>
> >> MGB Online = http://web3.foxinternet.net/swconley
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
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