Re: [OT] Confirmation Spam Blocking was: List 'linux-dvb' closed topublic posts

[Paul Jakma]

On Thu, 22 Jan 2004, Brian Beattie wrote:

> Well it's all very fun, but I expect the spammers to figure out
> challange and response soon enough.

It works while the level of use is insignificant. If it ever were to
have significant adoption the spammers would indeed then adapt. 
Challenge/Response is an arms race waiting to happen, with a 
turing-test every time you send an email as its destiny.

regards,
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