Messages in this thread | | | Subject | Re: VGER does gradual SPF activation (FAQ matter) | From | David Woodhouse <> | Date | Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:10:54 +0100 |
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On Tue, 2006-06-13 at 14:49 +0200, Matthias Andree wrote: > Separating tasks into distinct processes, to prevent rampant list > drivers from messing with the MTA and vice versa.
We're talking about _one_ task; receiving mail to one address, and delivering it to other addresses. That's what the MTA _does_ -- all it needs from the mailing list side is the list of recipients.
I wouldn't want to put all the bounce processing &c into the MTA, but basic handling of list traffic does make a certain amount of sense. In expanding a simple list, there isn't much scope for 'rampant list drivers' to screw anything up.
> I'm also not convinced greylisting is a "solution". Once it catches on, > spammers will retry. They control enough drones where smashing out > successful deliveries from their address list and retrying them will > work for them.
You may be right. But still, it keeps us ahead of the game and it's very effective right now -- partly because lots of people still _aren't_ using it. It does require a modicum of clue to implement.
I think it'll be a long time before greylisting is no longer beneficial, if it ever does happen.
-- dwmw2
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