Date:         Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:24:27 -0400
Reply-To:     "Howard Schreier <hs AT dc-sug DOT org>"
              <schreier.junk.mail@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       "SAS(r) Discussion" <SAS-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU>
From:         "Howard Schreier <hs AT dc-sug DOT org>"
              <schreier.junk.mail@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Moderator /Spam debate
Comments: To: ohri2007@GMAIL.COM

On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:21:58 +0530, Ajay ohri <ohri2007@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

>Hey Jack,
>
>Comments below.
>
>Ajay

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>>>
>>> I disagree that technically there can not be an automated spam filter.
>>> Just like it is programmed to subscribe /unsubscribe for certain
>>> words.It can be programmed to delete spam.
>>>
>>
>> Many smart people have tried to solve the spam problem, and failed.
>
>
>Lets be realistic, and aim for reduction rather than elimination here.

So that let's say 100 spam messages might be aimed at SAS-L each day, with
perhaps half a dozen getting through and the other 90+ intercepted. What
makes you think that is not the status quo?

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