Re: [cobalt-users] Spam blocking

["Chris L" <clathem@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I've heard it claimed that blocking dynamic IP address ranges is a bad
idea
> because it will block some legitimate email. I've also seen the opinion
> expressed (several times) that anyone sending mail from a dynamic IP
address
> should route the mail through their ISP, not send it direct from their own
SMTP
> server. Does anyone here have any views on and/or experience of this
issue?

Honestly I think its a great idea to block dialup and dynamic IP addressing
from being used as relays. I feel that if someone needs to run an SMTP
server then they should talk with their ISP about allocating a static
address for their modem. Most of today's spam comes either from foreign
servers or from dynamic IPs on ignorant user machines.

Personally, I would love to see the internet as a whole go to a mail server
registry of some kind. I think that is probably one of the best options to
control spam.

Just my .02 worth.

Regards,
Chris