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The SPAM-L FAQ

Submitted by dmuth on Sat, 2006-01-07 20:12.
This is the SPAM-L FAQ, a document dealing primarily with how to post to the SPAM-L mailing list, what to post, and what not to post. It also includes technical information on how to track down spammers, decipher message headers, perform traceroutes, etc.

If you are a newbie and these terms confuse you, don't worry. Everything you need to know is explained here, though it may take some time to understand it all. If there's something you don't understand, feel free to ask me directly or ask in SPAM-L. We'll be happy to help, that's what we're here for.

Contributions, comments, corrections, flames, and any other correspondence regarding this FAQ should go to Doug Muth

The latest version of this FAQ can be found at:

What's found in this document:

  1. SPAM-L (Newbies to SPAM-L should read this first)

    What is the purpose of the list, how to subscribe/unsubscribe, how to set subscription options, etc. are on it?

  2. Posting to SPAM-L (Please read this section before posting)

    Posting guidelines and suggestions, list etiquitte, how to avoid getting flamed by list members and the like.

  3. Tracking spam (Technical stuff)

    All sorts of technical information on how to track spam.

  4. Blocking spam

    Details about blocking spam and the different kinds of blocks.

  5. Miscellaneous

    Additional tips for complaining about spams and getting information on spammers, calling ISPs, mirroring this FAQ, etc.

  6. Resources

    A glossary and links to other anti-spam websites.

  7. Credits

    Those who have made major contributions to this FAQ.

  8. Help improve this FAQ

    How to help me keep this FAQ up to date!

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Submitted by profesjonalna on Fri, 2007-07-27 08:39.

spam

I am getting nailed with Spam on my website mails and in my blog on website - now its offline too much spam. Is there anyway to stop this? If not, there really isn't any point in leaving it up and active. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Tomasz Gorski
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Submitted by dmuth on Fri, 2007-07-27 09:06.
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Implementing "captchas"

Implementing "captchas" (where the user has to type the letters or numbers from a graphic) is a good way to stop lots of spammers these days. Some will still get through, but the number will drop drastically.
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Submitted by Konin on Sun, 2007-07-29 15:09.

RE: spam

I have spam on my website. Is there anyway to stop this? Don't Letters or numbers from a graphic.Help will be greatly appreciated.
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Submitted by Noosa on Thu, 2007-08-09 22:02.

Spam on website.

I use javascript to avoid any spam.

You can use this(go to view/page source and look at the source code as it does not show properly here):

" + linktext + "")
//-->

thanks

Noosa Accommodation
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Submitted by dmuth on Thu, 2007-08-09 22:05.
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Your Javascript was filtered

Your Javascript was filtered out by Drupal. You'll need to escape all of your "<" and ">" characters with "&lt;" and "&gt;"
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Submitted by Noosa on Thu, 2007-08-09 23:43.

Thanks dmuth. I'll try

Thanks dmuth. I'll try again:

<script language=javascript>

<!--
var username = "USERNAME";
var hostname = "SITENAMEDOTCOM";
var linktext = username + "@" + hostname;
document.write("" + linktext + "")
//-->
</script>

replace capitalised with your details.
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Submitted by Konin on Sun, 2007-08-12 12:58.

Spam

I'll try . Thanks.

My site:Konin
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Submitted by lukas on Fri, 2007-09-14 09:56.

it is a bug ?

Hey thanks for script but I've some errors in IE browser. In mozilla it's working fine but I'm not sure about this line: document.write("" + linktext + "")

I think it should be:

var linktext = username + "@" + hostname;
document.write(linktext);

Please correct my entry if it's wrong.
Regards
lukas
web: Motoryzacja
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Submitted by jashua01 on Mon, 2007-10-01 23:22.
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İts Work

Yes its work this way

Your Javascript was filtered out by Drupal. You'll need to escape all of your "" characters with "<" and ">"

My site:NBA
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