Mailing Lists vs. Forums
Many prefer mailing lists as opposed to online forums. I have seen "groups"
mentioned here several times but nothing about a mailing list. If you'd like to try a mailing list, you can do so at the following link. http://dialtrax.com/mailman/listinfo/shortwave_128034 It works like this: You send an email message to the specified address. That message is then distributed to all list members. When you reply, the same thing happens. There is no SPAM problem because only members can post messages. Enjoy! Best regards, Al |
Mailing Lists vs. Forums
On Jun 2, 6:19 pm, "Al Dalton" wrote:
Many prefer mailing lists as opposed to online forums. I have seen "groups" mentioned here several times but nothing about a mailing list. If you'd like to try a mailing list, you can do so at the following link.http://dialtrax.com/mailman/listinfo/shortwave_128034 It works like this: You send an email message to the specified address. That message is then distributed to all list members. When you reply, the same thing happens. There is no SPAM problem because only members can post messages. Enjoy! Best regards, Al Al - If one of the Members gets an eMail Virus or is SPAM-Jacked then everyone on the List will receive the Virus or in-turn be SPAM-Jacked. i know nothing - i see nothing - i hear nothing ~ RHF |
Mailing Lists vs. Forums
Al - If one of the Members gets an eMail Virus
or is SPAM-Jacked then everyone on the List will receive the Virus or in-turn be SPAM-Jacked. i know nothing - i see nothing - i hear nothing ~ RHF . The Mailman program is not vulnerable to such attacks as you describe. If there is an attachment, and you do not know the person who sent it, do not open it. Other than that, a Mailman list is safe. You can configure a list to block attachments. Al |
Mailing Lists vs. Forums
"RHF" wrote in message ups.com... On Jun 2, 10:50 pm, "Al Dalton" wrote: Al - If one of the Members gets an eMail Virus or is SPAM-Jacked then everyone on the List will receive the Virus or in-turn be SPAM-Jacked. i know nothing - i see nothing - i hear nothing ~ RHF . The Mailman program is not vulnerable to such attacks as you describe. If there is an attachment, and you do not know the person who sent it, do not open it. Other than that, a Mailman list is safe. You can configure a list to block attachments. Al AL - And what do you do if a Member's eMail {Computer} has been "SPAM-Jacked" ? ~ RHF . Nothing. His or her hypothetical problem does not affect the list and its members. I've been running Mailman lists for years primarily for an organization. Not one person has been adversely effected by mail relayed through a mailing list. Besides, each of us should have defenses in the form of anti-virus software with real time protection for incoming messages. Al |
Mailing Lists vs. Forums
Al Dalton wrote:
"RHF" wrote in message ups.com... On Jun 2, 10:50 pm, "Al Dalton" wrote: Al - If one of the Members gets an eMail Virus or is SPAM-Jacked then everyone on the List will receive the Virus or in-turn be SPAM-Jacked. i know nothing - i see nothing - i hear nothing ~ RHF . The Mailman program is not vulnerable to such attacks as you describe. If there is an attachment, and you do not know the person who sent it, do not open it. Other than that, a Mailman list is safe. You can configure a list to block attachments. Al AL - And what do you do if a Member's eMail {Computer} has been "SPAM-Jacked" ? ~ RHF . Nothing. His or her hypothetical problem does not affect the list and its members. I've been running Mailman lists for years primarily for an organization. Not one person has been adversely effected by mail relayed through a mailing list. Besides, each of us should have defenses in the form of anti-virus software with real time protection for incoming messages. Al Al Dalton: I work with a John Dalton formerly on Chicago, IL. USMC retired. Reading your e-mail reminds me of him. Ken |
Mailing Lists vs. Forums
"RHF" wrote in message ups.com... On Jun 2, 6:19 pm, "Al Dalton" wrote: Many prefer mailing lists as opposed to online forums. I have seen "groups" mentioned here several times but nothing about a mailing list. If you'd like to try a mailing list, you can do so at the following link.http://dialtrax.com/mailman/listinfo/shortwave_128034 It works like this: You send an email message to the specified address. That message is then distributed to all list members. When you reply, the same thing happens. There is no SPAM problem because only members can post messages. Enjoy! Best regards, Al Al - If one of the Members gets an eMail Virus or is SPAM-Jacked then everyone on the List will receive the Virus or in-turn be SPAM-Jacked. i know nothing - i see nothing - i hear nothing ~ RHF . . . . Firewall Radioman Firewall. Burr |
Mailing Lists vs. Forums
"RHF" AL - And what do you do if a Member's eMail {Computer} has been "SPAM-Jacked" ? ~ RHF . . . Radioman, don't you run a antenna list??? Burr |
Mailing Lists vs. Forums
Al - If one of the Members gets an eMail Virus or is SPAM-Jacked then everyone on the List will receive the Virus or in-turn be SPAM-Jacked. i know nothing - i see nothing - i hear nothing ~ RHF . . . . Firewall Radioman Firewall. Burr There is only one way a virus can make it through Mailman. Then you have to open an attachment. As I've said, attachments can be disallowed with a bit of configuring. Also your real time virus protection would kick in and save the day. What is a person doesn't have protection? Then they shouldn't be out here (Internet). Al |
Mailing Lists vs. Forums
"Al Dalton" wrote in message ... Al - If one of the Members gets an eMail Virus or is SPAM-Jacked then everyone on the List will receive the Virus or in-turn be SPAM-Jacked. i know nothing - i see nothing - i hear nothing ~ RHF . . . . Firewall Radioman Firewall. Burr There is only one way a virus can make it through Mailman. Then you have to open an attachment. As I've said, attachments can be disallowed with a bit of configuring. Also your real time virus protection would kick in and save the day. What is a person doesn't have protection? Then they shouldn't be out here (Internet). Al Don't ever open an attachment, never!! Unless you know the person that sent it to you!!!!! Burr |
Mailing Lists vs. Forums
There is only one way a virus can make it through Mailman. Then you have to open an attachment. As I've said, attachments can be disallowed with a bit of configuring. Also your real time virus protection would kick in and save the day. What is a person doesn't have protection? Then they shouldn't be out here (Internet). Al Don't ever open an attachment, never!! Unless you know the person that sent it to you!!!!! Burr Agreed. A wise policy for all. Al |
Mailing Lists vs. Forums
Al Dalton wrote:
Don't ever open an attachment, never!! Unless you know the person that sent it to you!!!!! Burr Agreed. A wise policy for all. Thats exactly why most of those viruses uses the email address book so it looks like an email from a friend. Even when it appears to come from a friend you should have a healthy look before opening it. -- JeroenK |
Mailing Lists vs. Forums
"Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message AVG Free antivirus will scan any incoming mail from your ISP's mail server and delete the virus. http://www.free.grisoft.com/doc/1 is free for use on personal use on home computers, but businesses are required to pay for it. Mailwasher will bounce spam and tell the sender that it is an invalid email address. http://www.mailwasher.net/ -- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Gee Michael, I got a DD214 also, I did The Nam and I didn't get my **** blow away! I run McAfee everything. Cya |
Mailing Lists vs. Forums
"download.com" wrote:
Gee Michael, I got a DD214 also, I did The Nam and I didn't get my **** blow away! The sig file is there to remind an online stalker that I'm still here, and despite his threats, my non profit work with disabled Veterans is still going on. I run McAfee everything. You have my deepest sympathy. I rip it, or Norton out of almost every used PC that is refurbished to be given to a disabled Veteran. -- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida |
Mailing Lists vs. Forums
Note -if- the List is in your Address Book : Then the List will receive the SPAM-Jacked Message. However, as it has been pointed out most Lists are Set-Up so that Attachments are Removed before the Message is Re-Sent to the Members. On-Line Address Books maintained by your ISP do offer another level of protection from having your Address Book Hi-Jacked over a PC Based Address Book. Most ISP's now offer Incoming eMail Virus Screening. Plus most ISP's offer Message "SPAM" Filtering and other SPAM Screening {Feed-Back} Features. BUT - SPAM STILL HAPPENS ! [NSS] . . Obviously you folks are not familiar with the Mailman program. I have two lists with 200+ on each, and one with well over 2,000. Nothing of what some of you say happens, actually does. The lists are safe. Al |
Mailing Lists vs. Forums
"JeroenK" wrote in message ... Don't ever open an attachment, never!! Unless you know the person that sent it to you!!!!! Burr Agreed. A wise policy for all. Thats exactly why most of those viruses uses the email address book so it looks like an email from a friend. Even when it appears to come from a friend you should have a healthy look before opening it. -- JeroenK Worms do that. There's an easy way to prevent that. Make an address book entry beginning with "!" as the name. Use something like for the email address. That address is not valid as far as I know. Now make another address book entry, this time the name begins with "Z". Now if you get a worm mailer, it will surely start at the beginning or the end of your address book. When it tries to send to either of these two addresses at the top or bottom, of the list, you should get a message pop from Outlook Express or Outlook. I don't know about other mailers but something similar should happen. Al |
Mailing Lists vs. Forums
Al Dalton wrote:
Worms do that. There's an easy way to prevent that. Make an address book entry beginning with "!" as the name. Use something like for the email address. That address is not valid as far as I know. Now make another address book entry, this time the name begins with "Z". Now if you get a worm mailer, it will surely start at the beginning or the end of your address book. When it tries to send to either of these two addresses at the top or bottom, of the list, you should get a message pop from Outlook Express or Outlook. I don't know about other mailers but something similar should happen. Not really as those worms come with their own mail server, they don't use Outlook (Express) to actually send the email. They dont even use the ISPs mail servers to avoid detection. -- JeroenK |
Mailing Lists vs. Forums
On Mon, 4 Jun 2007 01:22:46 UTC, "Al Dalton"
wrote: Al - If one of the Members gets an eMail Virus or is SPAM-Jacked then everyone on the List will receive the Virus or in-turn be SPAM-Jacked. i know nothing - i see nothing - i hear nothing ~ RHF . . . . Firewall Radioman Firewall. Burr There is only one way a virus can make it through Mailman. Then you have to open an attachment. As I've said, attachments can be disallowed with a bit of configuring. Also your real time virus protection would kick in and save the day. What is a person doesn't have protection? Then they shouldn't be out here (Internet). Al, Unless you are running OS/2! No known viri for me! Al -- "What do you mean there's no movie?" |
Mailing Lists vs. Forums
"JeroenK" wrote in message ... Al Dalton wrote: Worms do that. There's an easy way to prevent that. Make an address book entry beginning with "!" as the name. Use something like for the email address. That address is not valid as far as I know. Now make another address book entry, this time the name begins with "Z". Now if you get a worm mailer, it will surely start at the beginning or the end of your address book. When it tries to send to either of these two addresses at the top or bottom, of the list, you should get a message pop from Outlook Express or Outlook. I don't know about other mailers but something similar should happen. Not really as those worms come with their own mail server, they don't use Outlook (Express) to actually send the email. They dont even use the ISPs mail servers to avoid detection. -- JeroenK So you're saying all worms are created to operate the same way. I think not. What I described has happened in the past. I did not simply dream it up, and experts have recommended precisely what I suggested. Al |
Mailing Lists vs. Forums
Al Dalton wrote:
So you're saying all worms are created to operate the same way. I think not. What I described has happened in the past. I did not simply dream it up, and experts have recommended precisely what I suggested. And you are mentioning one way of re-mailing that only a tiny group of malware uses against the majority that carry their own. PS: I have about a decade of experience with malware on a professional basis in a anti-abuse network group, so I do kinda know what I am talking about. -- JeroenK |
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