Spam Mail

[Gerald Pfeifer]

On Wed, 10 Nov 1999, Ekto wrote:
> However, since subscribing to the gcc-bugs list, I've noticed an
> alarming increase in the number of spam messages being recieved (which
> are, in fact, bounced through this list).

Yes, we have had an increased spam load recently, even though we have
strong anti-spam measures set up (cf. http://gcc.gnu.org/lists.htm ).

> I know it's difficult to prevent spam, but perhaps there could be a
> way to make content originating from non-list-members be moderated
> before being passed onto the list?

I believe at least 50% of our spam currently is coming via the gnu.gcc
newsgroups which are gated into our mailing lists. Perhaps this kind of
messages could be moderated, hmm.

Gerald
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