<OT> gmail

[Tony Alfrey]

Lonni J Friedman wrote:

> 
> So you're saying that Comcast is blocking all internet access to the
> IP address, such that there's 100% packet loss?

Not *to* the IP address, blocking packets *from* the IP address.  A 
Google search shows that there are lots of ISPs in Eastern Europe that 
do a poor job of monitoring their server usage and they therefore become 
popular w/ spammers.

> 
>> I'm suggesting she try gmail. Â But we do not know if gmail is equally
>> aggressive (or equally lame) in how they block IPs, or simply filter spam.
>> Â So I'm looking for feedback.
> 
> Wouldn't it be far easier for your friend to just try gmail and find
> out, rather than asking us what gmail is doing behind the scenes?
> 

I have set up a temporary gmail account and am relaying the incoming 
through to her existing account.  This way I instantly find out
a) if gmail blocks the IP address in Greece
b) if Comcast blocks the relay to her existing acct from gmail

and I do it without having to do any hand-holding.
But it's still useful to get a feeling from users re: their gmail 
experience.


-- 
Tony Alfrey
tonyalfrey at earthlink.net
"I'd Rather Be Sailing"