On Sun, 5 Jul 1998, Andy Linton wrote:
1) Is anyone here part of this arrangement?
Not us.
2) Are people here happy that a group of individuals, ISPs etc are operating in this way? I'd prefer to see 'offenders' being approached and given the opportunity to mend their ways before unilateral action is taken.
I tend to agree. The intent of RBL (to help eradicate spam) is OK, but its implementation leaves much room for abuse. IMO the clueless are not as much a problem as the zealots with half a clue and perhaps a chip on their shoulder.
3) Has anyone any opinion on whether a group acting in this way forms a cartel which restrains trade? I feel it might well do.
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