Adam McKenna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes on 23 July 2000 at 19:53:13 -0400
> On Sun, Jul 23, 2000 at 04:21:53PM -0700, Eric Cox wrote:
> > There is a very good explanation for that. It's because a large ISPs
> > that block the ORBS tester become a ready-made repository of open
> > relays for spammers to use. That is assuming they don't also
> > vigilantly patrol their own netspace for spammers.
> >
> > Some would argue that MAPS abused their position when they listed
> > ORBS - they do have a competing service, do they not?
>
> By using the word "competing", you're implying that admins have a choice of
> running one or the other, but not both. This isn't the case. Admins can run
> any combination of RSS, RBL, ORBS and DUL (not to mention several other
> similar services).
That's not at all the way the word is usually used. Coke and Pepsi
are competing products, even though I can buy and drink both. Ford
and Chrysler are in competition even though people can buy multiple
cars. And so forth.
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