<OT> gmail

[Lonni J Friedman]

On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 8:12 AM, Tony Alfrey <tonyalfrey at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 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.

Unless that IP is hosted by comcast, how can they block access from it?


>>> 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.

Relaying mail is generally frowned upon at any competent ISP.  I'm
unconvinced that your understanding of the problem aligns with
reality.



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