My understanding here is that this spam doesn't actually get to the list, then? -- Russ > Not exactly. The ACOR node is hosted on the HOME machine, along > with about 30 other virtual hosting nodes. The mail is sent to the > listname-REQUEST@host address. Since this is an address intended > to reach the List-Owner(s) it cannot be blocked or filtered. The > mail did transit HOME but not in any improper way. Mail to the > listname-REQUEST@host address must be handled by LISTSERV and > forwarded to the list owner(s). The only defense the List Owner > has is a certain degree of tolerance, a readiness with the DELETE > key and a good set of personal mail filters. __|~_ Russell A. Hunt __|~_)_ __)_|~_ Professor of English St. Thomas University )_ __)_|_)__ __) PHONE: (506) 452-0424 Fredericton, New Brunswick | )____) | FAX: (506) 450-9615 E3B 5G3 CANADA ___|____|____|____/ [log in to unmask] \ / ~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.StThomasU.ca/~hunt/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~