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.
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