[ARC5] Mail List "Spam" Filter- Need Guidance.

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 18 Oct 2011 at 12:33, David Stinson wrote:

> Can someone point me to a document that outlines
> how these blasted mail-list "spam" filters work?

No. Sorry. There simply ain't such.

> Several times I've had posts blocked and, since I never 
> get a "blocked because" message, I can't tell what innocent
> word or phrase set the darned thing off.  I once wasted hours
> trying to re-write something before discovering the problem.
> I know we need a spam filter, and replying to spam 
> gets you more spam.  But I need some clues at least, please.
> Isn't there a "safe senders' list option??

Well, your OWN ISP will often give you the ability to add to your 
"White List" (opposite of Black List, duh) in THEIR spam filter. All 
e-mails in that White List will automatically be sent on to you, but 
it can be very limiting. However, that usually only works for 
INCOMING (to you) e-mails.

Ken W7EKB