Open relays and open proxies

Fri Apr 25 12:17:44 UTC 2003

Christopher J. Wolff wrote:
> 
> The spamcop complaints that really set me off are the "spamvertised
> website" complaints.  Just the mere fact that you host a site that was
> advertised by spam enjoins you in the spamcop chain of causation, even
> if the spam mail did not originate from your network.

With the exception of Joe-Jobs, spamvertised websites should be 
terminated. The theory is that the spammer should not be making money 
from the spam. Take away their money and perhaps they'll learn not to 
send spam. Of course, perhaps you enjoy the extra money you make because 
the customer sent spam to someone and the website generated traffic that 
directly or indirectly made you money.

Also, SpamCop works with people concerning the reports. If I'm not 
mistaken, they'll turn off specific types of reports if you ask. 
Personally, I like to be aware of what my customers are doing when it 
can cause me problems in the long run.

-Jack