Here's a reply from a user whose attempt to spam a large number of lists was caught by the new software in LISTSERV 1.8b. Based on his, "I'll do it if I like" attitude, I recommend you add him to your SERVE OFF filters. ----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Date: Sat, 25 Feb 1995 17:52:09 -0700 To: Murph Sewall <[log in to unmask]> From: [log in to unmask] (Mark A. Templin) Subject: Re: PLEASE CEASE AND DESIST SPAMMING LISTS!! At 10:45 AM 2/24/95, Murph Sewall wrote: >Your post is entirely inappropriate (with or without the apology). You >should know better. I'm asking your system administrator to take >appropriate action. If you do not wish for alleged 'spam'-type messages to appear on your listserver, please implement a moderator system. Many successful listservers already employ such a screening method and those who felt my message was inappropriate rejected it. Publically accessable listservers are what they are. Publically accessable. Regards, mark.