Re: [Assp-user] SORBS

[Charles M. <CM...@Me...>]

On 10/9/2009 7:29 AM, Hill, Brett wrote:
> Well, I agree with Phil.  It is ridiculous.  Just because a list is
> allowed to create their own policy doesn't mean their policies are fair
> (even if the money is going to a charity, it's still extortion).  On
> their FAQ page:
> 
> ---
>  Third and finally, if you are really not a spammer, or you are truly
> reformed, de-listing is relatively easy, and you can choose one of two
> options:
> 
>     * Donate US$50 to a charity or trust approved by, and not connected
> with, SORBS for each spam received related to the listing. This is
> referred to as the SORBS 'fine'.
>     * Wait for a period of 1 year for each spam received related to the
> listing (e.g. if 3 spams were received, wait 3 years).
> ---
> 
> 1000 years to wait to be delisted just because someone managed to send
> some spam out from your IP Address...pfff?  I can maybe understand this
> part of the policy if it were to happen after 3 separate incidents
> back-to-back after being de-listed each time, but not for a first-time
> offender.  I don't care who you are, we're all human and make mistakes.
> 
> BTW, I stopped using Sorbs back when it was having problems finding a
> new home.

I just use it for scoring, but definitely not outright blocking...