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

[Han-Wen Nienhuys]

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.


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