RE: [cobalt-users] Open Relaying

[<rpaiz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Many ISPs are now blocking port 25, so this may not work for
> some. Those on AOL only think they're relaying via their
> server when in fact AOL is intercepting the mail and sending
> it via their SMTP.

Out of curiosity, why would they do this? I can't seem to come up with a
logical or useful reason from their end. It even seems counterproductive;
after all, if I send a terrorist threat and use someone else's SMTP rather
than theirs, whatever ramifications or exposure they might fear would be
reduced, right?

I don't get it.

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Rodolfo J. Paiz
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