Back to Basics: Where does Spamhaus get off…
11 January 2017
One of the more popular questions that come up deals with the use of DNSBLs[acp footnote]DNS-based Blocking Lists[/acp], especially Spamhaus’ lists, by ISPs[acp footnote]Internet Service Providers[/acp]. The question usually goes something like this: Who are the operators of that list and what gives them the right to regulate commerce? Are they run by a government or…

I Can’t Give You What You Want
4 May 2010
Yesterday, I was talking with a potential client about engaging my services. The prospect asked for a guarantee of results with regard to a smallish blocking list, and left the telephone call unhappy because I would not do that. The reason that I, and indeed ANY email delivery consultant, cannot guarantee results seems obvious to…