On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 01:57:52PM +1030, Tim wrote:
If I have to double-check, what's the point of it? Seriously!
How
different is that than just hitting delete on the way through reading
your mail?
Nothing--if you've only, say, 10 messages. If you're talking about dozens
or hundreds, it makes a difference. Seriously.
I think I've been doing internet email for about a dozen years,
now,
can't say I've ever found anti-spam convenient.
I've been a consultant for almost 40 years, and doing E-Mail for something
like 30. Among other things, I do civil forensic investigations--meaning
I incur the wrath of people who have a vested interest in getting back at
me. I most assuredly have found real anti-spam more than convenient.
And, for what it's worth, it's not just an anti-spam
measure.
I really do not desire private messages from strangers. The warning
is upfront about it.
*Shrug.* Your choice, of course.
On the other hand, if I used a spamable address on this mailing list,
I
would need to use anti-spam software. And every anti-spam solution that
I've ever tried I consider to be utter crap and a pain to have to
constantly manage. It's *never* set and forget.
It sounds to me like you don't care for anti-spam solutions, and as such
have never really investigated the viable options. I can understand your
sentiments, but don't agree with your conclusions. It's your choice, and I
respect that.
Cheers,
--
Dave Ihnat
dihnat(a)dminet.com