RE: [cobalt-users] configuring a Raq to block spam

["Dan Kriwitsky" <list1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> You're forgetting that spamassassin can check against DNSBLs and can 
> update them as well, such as Vipul's Razor, and others. Also, 
> it *can* 
> be configured to delete mail decreed to be spam. However, you risk 
> having some legitimate email get deleted. So if you do that, 
> you should 
> let each user decide whether they want it tagged or deleted, as you 
> don't want to be accused of censoring people's email.
> 

Deleting spam that has already arrived at your server, again, only hides
the spam. It doesn't stop it.

Censorship is done by the government based on content. Blocking mail by
private businesses and individuals is not censorship.

-- 
Dan Kriwitsky

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