Re: Lazy network operators - NOT

["Doug White" <doug () clickdoug com>]

:
: That's why I keep advocating better ways to identify the specific sources
: of the unwanted traffic, even if they change IP addresses.  That way you
: could positively block the infected computers from not only mail but
: anything else you don't want to supply (no more GOOGLE/YAHOO/CNN for you),
: without massive collateral damage.  Then the cost-benefit equation would
: be closer.  If you annoy a lot of people, lots of people can completely
: and positively ignore you.
:
: With better identification, you directly receive the benefit of keeping
: your computer clean.  You eliminate the third-party dependency of needing
: to fix other's peoples mistakes in order to do your work.  It also makes
: it easier for other people to take action, because the collateral damage
: is less.
:


I likewise would like to see a better way - but changing the whole internet is
completely illogical.
Educating the masses is the same.
As soon as I see a solution that will work, I will probably try to implement it
on my system.