Eric on 23 Oct 2006 03:01:37 -0000


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Re: [PLUG] spam abatement with a challenge/response system


On Sunday 22 October 2006 10:28 pm, Jeff McAdams wrote:
> Eric wrote:
> > While exploring the internet for something else entirely I found mapSoN -
> > a challenge/response system for filtering email.
>
> I've only ever been on the receiving end of these things.
>
> I can say that they're a really good way to cut down on your email
> load...including from many people not sending spam that really have a
> legitimate basis for exchanging email with you but aren't willing to
> jump through your hoops to do it.

I too have received these.  In both cases, I just hit reply and 
then send.  Next thing I knew my email was delivered and I was "in".
Although it was a hassle it was a very minor hassle... and completly
understandable.

What would you (or do you) use to avoid 100+ spams a day?

Eric

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