off topic posts

to the MSDN forum monitors,
Is there a way to permanently block ALL posts from indviduals (such as the
person whose signature is 'unknown') who have demostrated a predilection for
,
or have a history of, proselytizing, or posting religious, political,
commercial (or any other completely inappropriate topic) in this forum?
Charles Bretana Jr.
Arete IndustriesThis is an unmoderated group and it's up to you to configure your own
newsreader software to filter spam if you so wish.
David Portas
SQL Server MVP
--|||David,
Although I was aware that there were 3rd party software utilities that can
be used to interact with newsgroups, I confess that I am still using the htt
p
web site url...
http://msdn.microsoft.com/newsgroups/
Is there a way to configure that?
And second, if you don't mind, which one of these newsgroup utilities do you
use? or would you recommend?
Regards,
"David Portas" wrote:

> This is an unmoderated group and it's up to you to configure your own
> newsreader software to filter spam if you so wish.
> --
> David Portas
> SQL Server MVP
> --
>
>|||I use Outlook Express, although there a plenty of other options.
For web-based access I mostly use Google. I'm not aware of any web-based
news readers that let you set up spam filters though.
Personally I prefer just to ignore spam. The spam content of this group is
very low (much lower than that of my email inbox anyway) and blocking all
posts from an anonymous address might block genuine on-topic posts too.
David Portas
SQL Server MVP
--|||David, Thanks.
Do I sense a market opportunity? <gr>
"David Portas" wrote:

> I use Outlook Express, although there a plenty of other options.
> For web-based access I mostly use Google. I'm not aware of any web-based
> news readers that let you set up spam filters though.
> Personally I prefer just to ignore spam. The spam content of this group is
> very low (much lower than that of my email inbox anyway) and blocking all
> posts from an anonymous address might block genuine on-topic posts too.
> --
> David Portas
> SQL Server MVP
> --
>
>|||Not to mention that to do this it would require we sign up and get access,
causing too much overhead. Unless you do some real investigation it would
be very hard to do this, especially since most everyone uses an unreal
address here anyhow to avoid the spammers.
Just be nice and ignore them and they will go away. Engage them and this
thread will never die!
----
Louis Davidson - drsql@.hotmail.com
SQL Server MVP
Compass Technology Management - www.compass.net
Pro SQL Server 2000 Database Design -
http://www.apress.com/book/bookDisplay.html?bID=266
Blog - http://spaces.msn.com/members/drsql/
Note: Please reply to the newsgroups only unless you are interested in
consulting services. All other replies may be ignored :)
"David Portas" <REMOVE_BEFORE_REPLYING_dportas@.acm.org> wrote in message
news:2YGdnXF9e6L1Rf_fRVn-pg@.giganews.com...
>I use Outlook Express, although there a plenty of other options.
> For web-based access I mostly use Google. I'm not aware of any web-based
> news readers that let you set up spam filters though.
> Personally I prefer just to ignore spam. The spam content of this group is
> very low (much lower than that of my email inbox anyway) and blocking all
> posts from an anonymous address might block genuine on-topic posts too.
> --
> David Portas
> SQL Server MVP
> --
>|||Don't forget that in OE under Tools, you can implement message rules EG
block all posts by certain senders or subject / keywords.
"Louis Davidson" <dr_dontspamme_sql@.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:OimJwe8QFHA.1396@.TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Not to mention that to do this it would require we sign up and get access,
> causing too much overhead. Unless you do some real investigation it would
> be very hard to do this, especially since most everyone uses an unreal
> address here anyhow to avoid the spammers.
> Just be nice and ignore them and they will go away. Engage them and this
> thread will never die!
> --
> ----
--
> Louis Davidson - drsql@.hotmail.com
> SQL Server MVP
> Compass Technology Management - www.compass.net
> Pro SQL Server 2000 Database Design -
> http://www.apress.com/book/bookDisplay.html?bID=266
> Blog - http://spaces.msn.com/members/drsql/
> Note: Please reply to the newsgroups only unless you are interested in
> consulting services. All other replies may be ignored :)
> "David Portas" <REMOVE_BEFORE_REPLYING_dportas@.acm.org> wrote in message
> news:2YGdnXF9e6L1Rf_fRVn-pg@.giganews.com...
>|||But the real (phony) jerks just change their posting names, and getting rid
of posts based on keywords could get rid of valuable posts.
----
Louis Davidson - drsql@.hotmail.com
SQL Server MVP
Compass Technology Management - www.compass.net
Pro SQL Server 2000 Database Design -
http://www.apress.com/book/bookDisplay.html?bID=266
Blog - http://spaces.msn.com/members/drsql/
Note: Please reply to the newsgroups only unless you are interested in
consulting services. All other replies may be ignored :)
"Mercury" <me@.spam.com> wrote in message
news:d402kq$6p4$1@.lust.ihug.co.nz...
> Don't forget that in OE under Tools, you can implement message rules EG
> block all posts by certain senders or subject / keywords.
>
> "Louis Davidson" <dr_dontspamme_sql@.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OimJwe8QFHA.1396@.TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>|||So, let me make sure I understand you correctly. If I block all email from
Jesus Christ, I might actually block a real message from him? I'm prepared
for that (grabs hold of chair, places feet firmly on ground, braces,
grimaces).
I'm still here... no bolts of lightning (supposed alternative comms media
for JC & his / her Dad).
So, I now have absolute proof - it is safe to block.
:)
Lets hope God has a sense of humour...
"Louis Davidson" <dr_dontspamme_sql@.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ejWwYFFRFHA.3868@.TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> But the real (phony) jerks just change their posting names, and getting
> rid of posts based on keywords could get rid of valuable posts.
> --
> ----
--
> Louis Davidson - drsql@.hotmail.com
> SQL Server MVP
> Compass Technology Management - www.compass.net
> Pro SQL Server 2000 Database Design -
> http://www.apress.com/book/bookDisplay.html?bID=266
> Blog - http://spaces.msn.com/members/drsql/
> Note: Please reply to the newsgroups only unless you are interested in
> consulting services. All other replies may be ignored :)
> "Mercury" <me@.spam.com> wrote in message
> news:d402kq$6p4$1@.lust.ihug.co.nz...
>|||"Louis Davidson" <dr_dontspamme_sql@.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ejWwYFFRFHA.3868@.TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> But the real (phony) jerks just change their posting names, and getting
> rid of posts based on keywords could get rid of valuable posts.
Yeah, you don't want to totally eliminate RAC spam, do you?
Especially with Sql 2005 on the horizon:)
Given some encouragement, I could possibly make it much more
interesting and lively.Would you really characterize this ng in those terms?
All those in favor feel free to pipe up.I'll take a non-response as a 'get
lost',
now isn't that fair?:)
Sql server creature comforts @.
www.rac4sql.net