[SC-Help] Re: They're varying their shields, captain!

[Lane]

On Sunday 05 June 2005 15:39, WazoO wrote:
> "Lane" <lane at joeandlane.com> wrote in message
> news:mailman.26.1118003284.169.spamcop-help at news.spamcop.net...
>
> > So I ask again, does volume change figure into the determination of
>
> whether or
>
> > not to block an ip?
>
> The Forum FAQ http://forum.spamcop.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=2238
> contains links that point back to an entry in the www.spamcop.net
> original FAQ ... those details made public about the SpamCopDNSBL
> are found at http://forum.spamcop.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=2238
> which is found via the "Help" link on the www.spamcop.net web-page.
> Both FAQ lists were created so that you don't have to ask, ask
> again, and ask yet another time.  Please avail yourself to either
> (preferably both) FAQ lists, then ask your next question.
>
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Over here at http://www.spamcop.net/fom-serve/cache/297.html I find, 

"What is the SCBL?
 The SCBL is a list of IP addresses which have transmitted reported email to 
SpamCop users, which in turn is used to block and filter unwanted email. The 
SCBL is a fast and automatic list of sites sending reported mail, with a 
number of report sources, including automated reports and SpamCop user 
submissions."

So I'm led to believe that "list of IP addresses which have transmitted 
reported email to SpamCop users ... fast and automatic ..." means that when I 
report to SpamCop and SpamCop shows me the IP address of the sender, then, 
barring some internal conflict, the ip address should be listed.  And 
regardless of listing or not listing, the action (or inaction) should 
probably be corroborated with other RBL's

I understand that a single report doesn't warrant blocking the ip. But when 
SenderBase (which SpamCop refers me to) shows a thousand or more percent 
increase in traffic with magnitudes in full digits over the last 24 hours, 
I'm curious as to why SpamCop doesn't block the site.  That's all.  Curious.

As I said, I'm trying to understand how this works so that I can help manage 
this menace more effectively.

Next question: is it absolutely necessary to "talk" down to someone who is 
clearly participating?

Please don't blow a gasket.  Don't respond if it is going to get your blood 
pressure up.  Matter of fact, I'll just unsubscribe myself so you won't be 
troubled by my questions.  

Thank you for participating in whatever capacity.  I guess I don't really need 
to know, anyway.

lane