The individual, through his choice of ISP or DNSBL, makes the
determination of the mail policy. It is wrong to ignore the
user choice of
ISP, and claim that the ISP or DNSBL decision is censorship by a third
party.
The problem is that ISPs rarely tell the user which blacklist they are
using, let alone the basis on which blacklisting occurs.
The constant drumbeat of "censorship" cries is merely
an attempt to
prevent users from obtaining help in rejecting spam, and given the
technical difficulties involved in do-it-yourself spam
reduction, can only
be classified as pro-spam propaganda.
A problem has been identified with blacklists and backed up with examples of
the problem occurring.
I do not believe that we should ignore that fact that depending on data from
a wide range of sources is an issue. If the issue is recognized there is a
good probability it can be fixed. Pretending the issue does not exist is a
sure way to ensure that it becomes a problem.
Phill
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