Dan - FILTER or SERVE-OFF does not bit-bucket postings/commands - it just
prevents AUTOMATIC processing. Effectively the list and/or listserv
becomes MODERATED for that person. It lets those responsible for
the smooth functioning of a list ( or site ) do some checking when
something triggers a 'warning bell' in their experience. If the
person/address checks out, the block can be quickly removed and
the mail forwarded as appropriate - often without any noticeable
additional delay. I'd rather explain a 30 minute delay to one person
than explain to 10,000+ subscribers how one turkey crashed our
site by flooding LISTSERV ( via any one of many senerios ) with
bogus commands/postings. ( we only support 130 or so lists, so
imagine what could happen at larger sites )
- mike