Back on topic and other trivia

[Mike Elliott]

Dave wrote:
>
> Greetings Heath fans,
>
> It's probably time to get back on the topic of Heath, where you folks stay
> an amazing amount of time.  You're a great bunch...making the list a
> no-brainer to manage.  Thanks.
>
> Now, some trivia:
>
> To combat spaming and virus spreading we have the following set in place:
>
> To post to the list you MUST have a valid return address.  You all had to
> send an OK back to the system.  Anyone can subscribe, but they have to
> confirm.  Spammers never take the time, and they know they would be kicked
> off after the first post.
>
> Because anyone can subscribe, the messages that have been sent out using
> recent posters subjects and addresses, just about anyone could get the
> information.  It's probably NOT coming from the archives.  Anyone with the
> right tools and a sick mind could write an automated program to do exactly
> what this guy or organization is doing.  I've thought about it...I could
> write it in a day (I'm only lacking the sick mind).  Any post you make to
> any list could get an anonymous message from me with anything I want in the
> subject and body all automatically.  In other words, you don't have to be
> smart to do this....actually, stupid helps. (grin)
>
> There are limits to the size of messages on the list...150 lines.  This
> blocks most virus problems from spreading through the list.  Never open an
> attachment and you shoud be fine.
>
> The attachements to those messages probably are not actual virus
> programs...hence, they are not detected by a checker.  But, if you think
> about it, the fact that they are coming at you and your trusted checker
> isn't picking up on them, it's undermining your confidence...exactly what
> this 'person' is after.
>
> So, knowing that shutting down the archives isn't going to stop it, (it's
> happening on the QTH.NET lists too) and nothing short of shutting down the
> lists will, we really need to figure out another answer.  My answer would be
> to get back on topic and don't mention it on the list.  If the person
> doesn't get the attention, he or she will probably give up and go get a
> job...as a programmer...at some bank....  Oh man!!
>
> Anyhow, Happy Holidays and try really, really hard to be good boys and girls
> (for Santa) and let's talk about Heath again.
>
> 73
>
> Dave
> AI7R
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Well said, Dave!  Merry Christmas.
Mike, W8KRR

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