Rob
In Deo speramus
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join:2001-08-25
Kendall, FL
 ·Comcast
 ·AT&T Southeast
| reply to pnh102
Re: Ugh...
said by pnh102  :
said by Rob :
I don't see Comcast making any improvements to help lower the number of spammers on their network -- making them the #1 ISP with the most spam users.
But at least Comcast isn't blocking port 25 (yet). I don't see why I should have my network connection hobbled because of idiots who refuse to secure their machines. I would fully support any ISP that yanks connectivity from lusers who refuse to use firewalls and/or patch their operating systems.
I agree. But maybe if they started blocking port 25 the number of spam messages would go down.
BellSouth isn't blocking all users, only new users and those who upgrade.
Since BellSouth DSL is using PPPOE, and each customer has a "profile", I think it should be on a per customer basis. If a customer is found spamming, their account should get their port 25 blocked and after 6months to 1 year, have the block removed.
If all ISPS continue to block 25, then port 26 will become the new "stanard" port.
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heels_fan
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join:2003-02-07
Columbia, TN
| Rob,
sooner or later they will be blocking all users. They started with the Dial-up accts and are slowly migrating to DSl. I had my port 25 block about 2 months before getting the new Extreme package. Eventually everybody will be blocked
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en102
Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA
·RoadRunner Cable
·DSL EXTREME
·DSL EXTREME
| reply to Rob
If all ISPS continue to block 25, then port 26 will become the new "stanard" port.
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I don't think that we will have to worry about something such as 'port 26' becoming a standard. This would require all email servers and programs to be rewritten, and implemented. That would be the equivalent of stating that web pages will now run on port 81 instead of 80, and electricity will now run at 50Hz, 220V instead on 60Hz 110V. |
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weedahoe
join:2003-09-14
Duluth, GA
·AT&T Southeast
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May 6th, @04:29PM
| reply to Rob
said by Rob :
said by pnh102 :
said by Rob :
I don't see Comcast making any improvements to help lower the number of spammers on their network -- making them the #1 ISP with the most spam users.
But at least Comcast isn't blocking port 25 (yet). I don't see why I should have my network connection hobbled because of idiots who refuse to secure their machines. I would fully support any ISP that yanks connectivity from lusers who refuse to use firewalls and/or patch their operating systems.
I agree. But maybe if they started blocking port 25 the number of spam messages would go down.
BellSouth isn't blocking all users, only new users and those who upgrade.
Since BellSouth DSL is using PPPOE, and each customer has a "profile", I think it should be on a per customer basis. If a customer is found spamming, their account should get their port 25 blocked and after 6months to 1 year, have the block removed.
If all ISPS continue to block 25, then port 26 will become the new "stanard" port.
All customers are getting port 25 blocked, it doesnt matter if you are new or old, and there is no getting the block off, it is clearly for spamming and security issues, customers cant get a "business" account and get the port unblocked, it doesnt work that way, if you arent blocked yet then look for it coming, all major ISPs are headed in this direction.....and Im glad......im tired of all the people whining about spam and dont know why they get it. Keep your computer CLEAN and quit giving your address to every website and/or person you meet. Keep you address book in a text file so IF you get infected it cant use it. Get educated on what is out there and what you can get just by going to the wrong site or giving the wrong person/website your email address. |
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KoolMoe
Aw Man
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join:2001-02-14
Annapolis, MD
clubs:
·Speakeasy
| One reason I have SpeakEasy as my ISP is because they don't block ports nor have limitations against servers. If SE blocked port 25, killing my email server, I would look elsewhere. I don't think SE will do that, however, as such an open ToS is part of its attractiveness.
I would call SpeakEasy a fairly major ISP these days.
BUT I do agree that methods should be made to enable blocking ports on a per-subscriber basis. If I neglect my updates and security, I would have no problem with SE blocking port 25 for a few months if I were found to be a spam relay. In fact, I'd encourage it.
Keeping one's address book as a separate text file is a bit extreme. Myself, I use Mozilla for email and web browsing. So far, haven't had anything infect my machine, much less access and use my address book.
But I guess for some using Mozilla is just as extreme as keeping their address book as a separate text file 
KM
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keyboard5684
join:2001-08-01
Youngsville, PA
·WestPAnet Inc. CA..
·Verizon Online DSL
 ·Vonage
| reply to en102
Not the same, and not really any re-programming.
It has now become standard for many ISPs that provide hosting to provide an alternative port for outbound mail. This is because of the port 25 blocks implemented by ISPs.
Blocking ports is not the way to go, for anything. Even the sasser worm, most ISPs blocked certain ports to prevent the spread. The true answer is to patch machines or cut off there service. Sooner or later those same users will be the ones to cause trouble else where. Leave them open and deal with the users. Send warnings and take action. |
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berniep3
join:2004-06-29
Boca Raton, FL
| reply to Rob
the port 25 blocking is for all bellsouth customers but the ones interested in upgrading their services to business
it is only a money broblem hidden behind a security BS.
if you know any petition or class action law suit I will be glad to join! |
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weedahoe
join:2003-09-14
Duluth, GA | good luck with a class action suit because you agreed with the ToS when signing up for the service. you know, the part where you are to use your own exchange server, email server and things of the like?? |
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