Actually, by definition they are supposed to match A to PTR and PTR to A.
Just because everyone doesn't do it perfectly does not mean it is correct to not do reverse DNS or to not do it correctly. There are variations on best practices. Oh well... RFC 1123 says you should not reject based upon HELO Lord knows if that was stomped on by a later RFC. - rh -- Robert - Abba Communications Computer & Internet Services (509) 624-7159 - www.abbacomm.net