RE: IETF SMTP Working Group Proposal at smtpng.org

[JC Dill]

On 04:13 PM 8/21/02, Robert Blayzor wrote:
>
>> Uh, no.  I have seen spammers use dynamic DNS to use throw
>> away dial-ups accounts for incoming main service.
>
>Right, but to run a "real mail server" you need a static address.  Which
>can be registered as a valid mail server.  Dynamic IP's cannot.
>
>> How about moving this to an approriate forum where people
>> really know spam and mail?  Nanog is for moving packets.
>> Nanog does not usually care what is in the packet unless it
>> is a routing protocol.
>
>"The NANOG mailing list is established to provide a forum for the
>exchange of technical information and the discussion of specific
>implementation issues that require cooperation among network service
>providers. In order to continue to provide a useful forum for discussion
>of relevant technical issues, the list is governed by the following
>guidelines: "
>
>...
>
>Doesn't mention anything about "Nanog is for moving packets".

*yet*

The FAQ is a work in progress.  Expect to see the "moving packets" phrase 
added Real Soon Now.

jc