Richard Welty wrote:
>
> At 09:21 AM 12/22/97 -0800, Steve Hammatt wrote:
> >I recently reported some spam to what I thought was the
> >originating site. I received the following very helpful
> >information. Thought I'd share it.
>
> actually, it's of very limited value. netcom has some real problems when it
> comes to dealing with the spam problem; their management isn't letting their
> abuse desk do that which is necessary. it's so bad, netcom has been added to
> the MAPS RBL list (see http://maps.vix.com/rbl/ for details) because they
> won't close their mail relays and they won't shut down web sites and email
> drop boxes advertised in spam originating elsewhere.
>
> i wouldn't take any advice on interpreting spam headers received from
> netcom's abuse department seriously. there are a number of _significant_
> errors and misleading statements in the document they sent Steve.
>
> richard
> chief internet engineer,
> inet solutions
> --
> Richard Welty 518-783-9003 (days)
> rwelty@krusty-motorsports.com http://www.krusty-motorsports.com/
> welty@inet-solutions.net (<== real job) http://www.inet-solutions.net/
Richard
I appreciate your comments. Can you enlighten us on now best to
respond?
Thanks.
Steve
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