[Asrg] where the message originated (was: DKIM role?) (SM)

[Ian Eiloart]

--On 12 January 2009 12:02:22 -0500 Seth <sethb at panix.com> wrote:

> Ian Eiloart <iane at sussex.ac.uk> wrote:
>
>> Of course they could, but wouldn't they be better advised to take
>> responsibility for their domains,
>
> They do: by not emitting spam.  That's what they're responsible to do.

No, that's not taking responsibility for your domain, that's taking 
responsibility for your network. It's not the same thing, even if you think 
it's adequate.

> They aren't responsible to sign up for Clever-Idea-Of-The-Week and
> implement whatever makes your life easier.

But, primarily it make the domain owner's life easier. In two ways. First, 
they will get less collateral spam into their mailboxes. Second, they will 
find that their email becomes more deliverable.

>> thus preventing me from having to deal
>> with spam sent "from" their domain?
>
> It's not my responsibility to mediate the transaction between two
> third parties, even if one of them lies about being me.

True. Just as it isn't your responsibility to prevent criminals from using 
your credit card details. However, you suffer when they do. Therefore you 
are well advised to take what security measures you can to prevent that.

Actually, it's something that the world has to collaborate on. We all have 
a collective responsibility. But maybe you don't care?

> Seth
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Ian Eiloart
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