Kelson wrote: > Matt Kettler wrote: > >> Or were you under the misconception based on the name AWL that it is >> only a whitelist? >> >> The AWL isn't really a whitelist, it's a score averager. It has effect >> of both an automatic whitelist and an automatic blacklist. >> >> http://wiki.apache.org/spamassassin/AutoWhitelist > > > I've said it before, but this FAQ wouldn't even be *asked* if the AWL > were named accurately. It's sort of like naming a harmless snake the > Incredibly Deadly Viper. Those of us who've been here a while might > know what it *really* does, but anyone unfamiliar with it has every > reason to assume something different based on the name. > True, but ASASWBLWLB (Automatic Score Averaging System With Black List and White List Behaviors) is rather cumbersome and confusing.
Perhaps AWLBL would be a little better, but really it's a complete misnomer to call it a white list or black list, so it's still a blatant lie about what it really is. HSA (Historical Score Averager) might be reasonably accurate, but unless you think about the math, it's purpose isn't clear. (And in my experience, most people don't enjoy thinking about math. ) Got any better suggestions for a name? Perhaps this should be added to bugzilla as a lowish priority enhancement request so suggestions, concepts and ideas can be tracked.
