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RE: Is SPF serving the best interests of the end-user?

2004-07-22 12:10:43
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[mailto:owner-spf-discuss(_at_)v2(_dot_)listbox(_dot_)com]On Behalf Of 
Jonathan Gardner
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 2:39 PM
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Subject: Re: [spf-discuss] Is SPF serving the best interests of the
end-user?


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On Wednesday 21 July 2004 04:16 pm, Roger B.A. Klorese wrote:

But, on the other hand, none of these things has anything to do with
what a spammer does -- there's nothing you can do to
prevent them from
dialing your number randomly.


Yes there is.

You can fine them or lock them up for breaking the law. That
will prevent
them from dialing random numbers, or sending out spam.

We lock up (and execute) rapists and murderers, and you ever
noticed how
they don't go around raping and murdering people at random
anymore once
they are locked up?

There's more to this crime and punishment thing than many
people believe.

Sure is.  But that's IF you can track them down AND you can *legally* prove it 
AND they are in your
jurisdiction AND you get a conviction THEN you will stop 1 spammer from 
spamming FOR A WHILE (until
they get out, or move their business overseas, or both).

Laws and punishment really worked, there:
a)  would never be repeat offenders
and/or
b) jails wouldn't be so full

Problem is, not everyone puts proper weight on consequences, even if the 
consequence is a sure thing
(and it usually is not).

Terry Fielder
Manager Software Development and Deployment
Great Gulf Homes / Ashton Woods Homes
terry(_at_)greatgulfhomes(_dot_)com
Fax: (416) 441-9085



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Jonathan M. Gardner
Mass Mail Systems Developer, Amazon.com
jonagard(_at_)amazon(_dot_)com
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