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I hate to interrupt all this for something practical, but.... we need a concise, easy-to-follow set of SPF instructions in file format - anyone able to help?

2004-10-27 07:08:44
Anne Mitchell wrote:

All, 

Sorry to interrupt the fun, but, we need a set of "how to set up SPF 
records" instructions which are very easy to follow, for (ideally) the 
most commonly deployed set-ups (think on both an enterprise and 
home-business server level). 

Hey guys,  Anne hit the nail on the head.  Stop worrying about the political 
crap and start worrying about how deployment is going!!!

I have told you before that you need instructions, how too's, FAQ's, case 
histories, etc.  Anne is saying the same thing.  This is what is important 
right now.  It is very necessary for record publishing, because that is where 
most people are right now.  It will very shortly be necessary for SRS because 
right after record publishing comes bounced relays.  Then it will be necessary 
for adding SPF checking.

The plain fact is, you (SPF developers/deployers) are behind the curve on this 
and it is hurting SPF adoption.  People want SPF to work.  They are willing to 
give it a try.  You need to support them.

I have been doing an informal survey of .edu domain SPF record publishing.  The 
error rate there is higher than one would like.  The most common one is fairly 
harmless, missing all, but it indicates people do not understand what they are 
doing.  If a significant number of people do not understand all, then how the 
heck do you expect them to understand the more complex mechanisms???

Right now, education should be your #1 priority.  Billy boy and his minions of 
darkness are your least worry right now.

(Apologies to Mr. Gates & associates.  I am using colorful language in order to 
get try to get through to some thick headed people.)

Mark Holm


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