As for modifying SA, I have already done it, (at least initially). I just want help to modify it to allow the parameters to be in a central config file.
A rule that says this "**************" and not "******" means that I need one for everything in between? The stars are also in the header, for GroupWise, this is generally hidden - you have to really want to see them. I don't know of a way to put the stars in the subject (and even if I did, a hit rate of 20 or greater gets a little much). So, a simple worded rating is probably best. The coding change is simple. Not a big deal at all. But, as an option, where you can change the rating level, and the wording, why not? If you don't like "maybe", then use "perhaps" or "could be dude!" or whatever. But there could be a switch to enable, disable it. And disabled could be on by default. And you don't think my help desk won't be setting up rule for a lot of them? Think again! And the terms of agreement (on the disclaimer). I work for a law firm. I am required by my boss to post that on all outgoing messages. So, take that additional information accordingly. I am just trying to get in the water here with my users. Any aid to help them avoid some of this useless crap called spam. It is, in my mind, something to get them into the idea. But, with this kind of system, by using a sliding rating system, I can change the hit threshold, and it will still work for the user with no rule modifications. So, I can start with a high (or a low) threshold, and then move it, and the users won't know the difference. Steve >>> Robert L Mathews <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 04:32:03 PM 07/15/2002 >>> At 7/15/02 12:52 PM, Steven Stringham wrote: >1) Does not "*****" also work for a message with "*************"? So, >you need to make sure your rules run in order (GroupWise cannot >guarantee this). Really? Good lord. That's awful. Does it allow you to specify a rule like 'header contains "*****" AND header does not contain "**********"'? That would work. Slightly annoying, admittedly. You'd have to decide if it's more work to modify SpamAssassin or enter longer rules in GroupWise. >2) It does not place the level in front of the user without also having >some kind of a number (yes, I am assuming that my users can't handle >numbers). I bet most people could understand "messages with ten stars are more likely to be spam than messages with three stars", or an explanation like that. I agree there would probably be a few that couldn't even handle that, but in my experience those people probably couldn't handle setting up any kind of mail rule, either, so it won't matter much (i.e., you'll have to do it for them anyway). Only the person setting up the rule needs to understand the numbers. The person using the computer doesn't need to know there are numbers involved -- messages just get filed into their folders like "possibly spam", "definitely spam", etc. >NOTE: This message is intended only for the use of the individual >or entity to which it is addressed. If the reader of this message >is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible >for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby >notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this >message is strictly prohibited. Ugh. I hereby reject these terms. Now what? :-) ------------------------------------ Robert L Mathews, Tiger Technologies --------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information about Lewis and Roca LLP, please go to www.lewisandroca.com. Phoenix (602) 262-5311 Tucson (520) 622-2090 Las Vegas (702) 949-8200 NOTE: This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this E-Mail or by telephone. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- This sf.net email is sponsored by: Jabber - The world's fastest growing real-time communications platform! Don't just IM. Build it in! http://www.jabber.com/osdn/xim _______________________________________________ Spamassassin-talk mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/spamassassin-talk
