Debian list = spam and virus repeater/multiplexer

From: Bojan Baros (bojan_at_blis.dyndns.org)
Date: 01/28/04

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To: debian-user@lists.debian.org

    Hello deb users.

    I got a little issue with receiving some of the mails through this
    list...

    The entire list have been subjected to the inflow of spam, viruses,
    auto-responders finding virus or spam, clueless users or someone who
    just wants to mess around with the list.

    Why isn't there a limitation that will only allow the mails to be
    forwarded to the list if the originating email is subscribed to the
    list? Yes, I know, email address can be forged, not a complete
    solution, yada yada yada, but it would stop at least some of the junk
    coming through. Another option could be moderating the off-list
    emails.

    Obviously, there might be some good reasons for this behavior that I
    am not aware off (besides "it helps me build up my Bayes database and
    test my av"), so please enlighten me.

    Bojan 

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