Aliases Question

[William Hooper]

Corey wrote:
[snip]
> I'm suddenly getting lots of Viagra and Breast Enlargement SPAM on
> addresses like 'web' and 'mail' at my server.  I'd like to block them out
> when possible.  If the aliases are needed however, then I can start to
> play with spamassassin or something like that. Thanks,
> Corey

Nothing says the aliases have to point to root.  Point the problem aliases
at another account and just periodically check that account for real mail.

That said, a good source of spam is helpful in tuning any spam filter.

-- 
William Hooper