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Date:	Thu, 6 May 2004 17:28:03 PDT7
From:	scarter@vcnet.com
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A (slightly) different viewpoint (or maybe simply a re-statement):

My ISP has a very effective SPAM filter. It is Bayesian
-- it can learn what you consider SPAM if you take
the time to teach it. All you have to do to invoke learning
is to send the message to "SPAM" or "NOTSPAM".

SPAM is segregated in a special mailbox, browser accessible
only, and I have have a week to move it out of the SPAM
mailbox and into my IN box for downloading the next time
I collect mail. Old SPAM gets deleted after a week.

That way, I never have to download SPAM to make the decision.
Occasionally, a message from Peter gets categorized as SPAM
and I have to go retrieve it and move it to my IN box, or not,
depending on my mood. ;-))

I don't see how this system would work for SCOUG, but it certainly
works for me. Folks on slow dialup could really benefit from
a scheme like this.

Restatement:
Ultimately, the recipient must make the decision as to what is SPAM
or not. Regrettably, for most of us, that means we've got to
download it first, in order to make that decision.

Oftentimes, a decision can be made from the headers alone, saving
disk space and download time. Most mail programs I've used will fetch
headers only. It could be a worthwhile technique if you can make
it work for you most of the time.

-- Steve

Viruses are indeed different....

+++++++++++++++++++
Peter Skye writes:
> ....
> Spam blocking belongs on each individual's machine, not at the server.
> The server can help by adding a "potential spam" header line, but the
> blocking still should be done by the individual.
>
> Viruses are different....
> - Peter

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