RE: [cobalt-users] OT : Webhosting Coalition

[Thom LaCosta <baltimoremd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, 7 Dec 2002, Jeff Edwards wrote:

> Dan Kriwitsky wrote:
>
> > http://spews.org/ Filter your mail through the SPEWS level 1 list and
> > ISPs quickly get the message.
>
>
> Unfortunately, SPEWS.org is a poor implementation of a very good idea. The
> SPEWS database is riddled with Errors and they tend to list/block IP
> addresses on too large of a scale to be of any real value. SPEWS has NO
> method of responding to legitimate complaints regarding the Errors within
> their block list.  Ever try to email or call SPEWS?

As you said, if you dp post to SPEWS you get really nasty answers...and
the advise to move your server(s).

I know the juy that owns osirusoft...he supports SPEWS and has the typical
knee-jerk SPEWS attitude.

So, when I experience SPEWS interference with my business, I email the
folks who can't get mail, quote the SPEWS party line and suggest they
contact their ISP.

It's interesting...I have several folks that have switched ISP's based on
their mail being blocked.

Some day someone with a vested interest will take actionin court...they
can't find SPEWS, but they could sue the ISP blocking them.

It would be very interesting hearing the ISP testifiy that he's willing to
block mail and interfere in business based on claims made by an anonymous
group.


Thom