On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 01:57:52PM +1030, Tim wrote:
If I have to double-check, what's the point of it? Seriously! How different is that than just hitting delete on the way through reading your mail?
Nothing--if you've only, say, 10 messages. If you're talking about dozens or hundreds, it makes a difference. Seriously.
I think I've been doing internet email for about a dozen years, now, can't say I've ever found anti-spam convenient.
I've been a consultant for almost 40 years, and doing E-Mail for something like 30. Among other things, I do civil forensic investigations--meaning I incur the wrath of people who have a vested interest in getting back at me. I most assuredly have found real anti-spam more than convenient.
And, for what it's worth, it's not just an anti-spam measure. I really do not desire private messages from strangers. The warning is upfront about it.
*Shrug.* Your choice, of course.
On the other hand, if I used a spamable address on this mailing list, I would need to use anti-spam software. And every anti-spam solution that I've ever tried I consider to be utter crap and a pain to have to constantly manage. It's *never* set and forget.
It sounds to me like you don't care for anti-spam solutions, and as such have never really investigated the viable options. I can understand your sentiments, but don't agree with your conclusions. It's your choice, and I respect that.
Cheers, -- Dave Ihnat dihnat@dminet.com