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Re: The spoofer is now using x-privat.org

On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:33:41 -0800, John Corliss wrote:

> John Stubbings wrote:
>> John Corliss" wrote:
>>>
>>> In case you haven't noticed, the SPOOFER is now using x-privat.org to
>>> post through. I've been flagging all messages from that service for
>>> several days now and believe that it may be time to block all posts
>>> originating through them.
>>>
>>> It also may be time to start posting a regular thread which provides
>>> instructions on how to deal with the SPOOFER by blocking his stuff.
>>>
>>> Opinions?
>>
>> John,
>> If we start going down this path. Where will it end?
>>
>> We block x-privat.org
>> We block users of 40tude Dialog
>>
>> and so on
>
> Actually, at this point I'm not blocking any domain, just flagging them.
> I *do* however, block certain individuals using T-bird's rules.
>
>> I already regret having blocked googlegroups for so long.
>> I now just flag them.
>>
>> A regular post explaining the issues and instructions on flagging is
>> perhaps a better idea.
>> On reflection I don't support blanket blocking anyone.
>
> My bad. I meant to say, "It also may be time to start posting a regular
> thread which provides instructions on how to deal with the SPOOFER by
> *flagging* his stuff."


I see no reason for not doing that. I think 'BeAR' is right though about
40tude, which you may notice I'm now using. We shouldn't be 'criminalising'
a fine freeware app, by posting flagging advice regarding it, and linking
it to SPOOFER's.

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