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Dan Abel wrote:


> It's highly unlikely that the spammers read any of the groups that
> they spam to. Jewelry, clothes and shoes aren't on topic for rfc, so
> I'm sure they are spamming to lots of groups.
>
> Besides, they change addresses so fast that anybody else's list is
> already obsolete.


But I don't filter addresses, but rather key words in the subject line.

> Just highlight the post you want to filter, go to the "filters" menu,
> and select "kill this author". Click on "OK" or hit return and
> you're set. There are also many other options, some of which I use.


As you say, that's pointless. Examine the subject lines, you'll see a
LOT of repetition. Create filters. Watch spam go away.




Brian

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