/dev/rob0 wrote: > On Sun February 22 2009 16:05:09 KLaM Postmaster wrote: > >> Is this mailing list closed (or fairly closed), I only ask because if >> it is then there does not seem to any good reason to munge addresses, >> domain names etc. >> If it open (that is publicly readable) then there is. >> > > http://www.google.com/search?q=klam+postmaster+%22postfix-users%22 > should have your answer. > > Note: munging individual email addresses is often a good idea because > of spam harvesters. Munging domain names is generally a BAD idea, > especially if the problem concerns mail routing or other features which > depend on domain names. > Its amazing just how large a footprint one leaves. What you say makes sense. After all, if I am posting from the domain that I am asking questions about it does not take a genius to work out the "whatever.com" is probably the same domain as my email address. It also makes it a little easier to thwart the address harvester as provided I am consistent (provided?) then addresses used in posts can be added to a block list. Which makes munging, both easier and harder at the same time, less needs doing but I need to be more accurate/thorough.
Thanks JLA
