Rob MacGregor <rob_macgregor(_at_)hotmail(_dot_)com>:
I'd agree, but stopping ALL incoming email just because one host is broken
is a significant pain. If a DNS lookup fails, why not simply stick an entry
in the log and drop the defined postmaster a warning (rate limited of
course). Drop them a new message when things start working again.
For my 2 <insert small denomination coin here> worth, why not provide it as
an option - one that by default is disabled? That way, almost everybody
"wins".
No, I won't add an option for this. That's the easy, sleazy way of avoiding
solving the design problem. Fetchmail has too many of these now.
Your first suggestion is better. Think you can write a patch?
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[only] moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise,
and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball and others
of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on
the mind. Let your gun, therefore, be the constant companion to your
walks."
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